Student Government Association

The Student Government Association takes all the student activity fees and each year distribute them to different organizations on campus like SAB so that we can have an enjoyable student life. They also vote for changes around campus like the new parking deck and other updates to our University. Many students sat on the committee that helped design what the parking deck was going to look like. SGA is the voice of the students and has taken many issues straight to the president of our university. SGA gives us what we want and what we need in our school.

Community Leadership Connection (CLC)

The CLC is a student organized and operated committee responsible for selecting a topic of relevance to service the community of NGCSU and Lumpkin County . In 2006-2007 the CLC has begun a research and educational campaign for recycling. In the FA2006 they were responsible for the new recycling trash cans and educational materials across campus. In December, they presented their project and findings at a national conference in Washington D.C.

In the SP2007 term they plan to move forward with making NGCSU a GREEN SPACE!

The future goals of CLC include helping businesses in Dahlonega be GREEN friendly too. If you are interested in getting involved please contact the faculty advisors, Dr. Chuck Robertson at clc@ngcsu.edu or Dr. Michele B. Hill at mbhill@ngcsu.edu

Habitat for Humanity (H4H)

Habitat for Humanity NGCSU Student Chapter has been in operation for more than a decade on the North Georgia campus. They recently conducted the fundraiser "SHANTYTOWN" to collect money for housing in Lumpkin County . Students also spend their free Saturdays going to developing sites to hammer nails and paint walls - whatever is needed!!

If you are interested in getting involved with these student leaders, contact the faculty advisors (706-864-1444):

• Dr. Steve Smith (ssmith@ngcsu.edu)
• Dr. Steve Lloyd (salloyd@ngcsu.edu)
• Dr. Michele Hill (mbhill@ngcsu.edu)

Delta Zeta

Delta Zeta is an all female organization located in hundreds of college campuses around the United States. Delta Zeta Sorority, founded in 1902 at Miami University in Oxford , Ohio , provides an enduring sisterhood based on a heritage of core values, academic excellence, leadership

Here is what they have been up to:

NATIONALLY:

• The Sound Beginning Program: Raises awareness for newborn hearing screening.
• The House and Ear Institute: Know for medical research and DZ helped fund the building of a parent research library
• Gallaudet University : Washington D.C. accredited 4 yr university for speech impaired DZ awards $12,000 in scholarships yearly
• The Painted Turtle: Camp for children with life threatening diseases. Sisters volunteer there time every summer
• The Starkey Hearing Foundation: Distributes hearing aids throughout the world

LOCALLY:

• No One Alone: Local center for victims of domestic violence
• Bosom Buddies: During Gold Rush they raise money for breast cancer research and the sew pillows for local cancer survivors.
• Soldier Care Packages: Send care packages to troops that are deployed over seas.
• School Supply Drive : Donate schools supplies to students in Lumpkin county
• The National Kidney Foundation: Sisters participate in the 5k run/walk at Chastain Park
• Adopt-a-Mile: The Highway in front of the Wagon Wheel

Pi Kappa Phi

Pi Kappa Phi is a national social fraternity that was founded in the spirit of "nu phi," meaning non-fraternity, in 1904 in Charleston , South Carolina . Pi Kapp has over 120 active chapters with nearly 95,000 initiated brothers.

The PI KAPPS of NGCSU ass well as PI KAPPS all over the nation are known most for there steadfast support of PUSH AMERICA & JOURNEY OF HOPE

• PUSH AMERICA: non-profit organization, founded in 1977 through Pi Kappa Phi as a way for undergraduate fraternity brothers to assist persons with disabilities. There main areas of focus are:
  • Constructing barrier free environments for people with disabilities

  • Summer Fellowship is a camp for children with special needs PI KAPPS send volunteers every summer

• JOURNEY OF HOPE: Push America has been cycling all across the country on behalf of people with disabilities since 1988. Visiting over 30 different states, the men of Pi Kappa Phi reach out to communities, organizations, and people with disabilities through an exciting slate of events. The cycling events are carrying with them a message of acceptance and understanding for people with disabilities .

Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity

Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity is an international, secret, social, Greek-letter, college Fraternity. It was founded at 47 West Range at the University of Virginia on March 1, 1868. Pi Kappa Alpha is an international brotherhood composed of more than 200,000 initiated members, 200 student chapters and 100 alumni associations. Pi Kappa Alpha, through its members, has donated millions of dollars to philanthropic causes and community organizations across North America . Pi Kappa Alpha's vision is to " set the standard of integrity, intellect, and achievement for our members, host institutions, and the communities in which we live ."

• PIKE has adopted a main stretch of road on highway 60 and once a month you can see brother from PIKE picking up garbage and beautifying Dahlonega. Also to help the local animal shelter P.A.W.S they build new signs and clean animal cages and spend time with animal that otherwise would spend most of there time in a cage.

• PIKES main volunteer campaign is Relay for Life which helps raise money for cancer research and awareness. Every year brothers from this fraternity collect money throughout the community to donate to Relay for Life.

• Last year the brothers of PIKE collected over $1,000 from there brotherhood auction and donated it to The Rainbow Children's Home as well as taking many of the kids on a fun filled night of bowling

Kappa Sigma

Kappa Sigma is an international fraternity with currently over 200 chapters and colonies in North America . Kappa Sigma was founded in Bologna , Italy in 1400 and was established in America in 1869 at the University of Virginia.

• Kappa Sigma is well known around the community for its participation in several different activities around campus and Dahlonega. Among those are; volunteering at the Dahlonega Rainbow House for Children as well as the Cares for Kids Teddy bear rive which collects hundreds of stuffed animals yearly to donate to children in the community.

• Along with that they also volunteer nationally with the Habitat for Humanity and with Children Healthcare of Atlanta.

Gamma Sigma Sigma

Gamma Sigma Sigma promotes a lifelong commitment to service and diversity in an environment of unity and equality while creating opportunities for growth. In October 1952 reps from 8 different colleges and universities met Beekman Towers in New York City to organize a national service organization. Since then this all-women based sorority has been helping its community and its country.

Since their inception at North Georgia College and State University the sisters of GSS have lived up to their name. They have volunteered everything from time to money to hundreds of different organizations in the community as well as in the country.

• American Cancer Society
• American Red Cross
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
• Soldiers Overseas
• Kat5
• NOA (local battered woman's shelter)
• Community Helping Place in Dahlonega
• Local Human Society
• Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
• Hemlock Festival, UNICEF
• U.S. Navy
• Samaritan's Purse
• Lumpkin County Schools
• Ronald McDonald House
• Rainbow House
• Local nursing homes
• Chestatee Hospital
• Joy to Life Foundation
• American Diabetes Association
• Dahlonega Food Pantry
• AIDS Walk