Student Services Mission
The mission of DeKalb Technical College Student Services is to satisfy student needs for access, student growth and development, and transition to employment and lifelong learning opportunities; to satisfy institutional needs for enrollment, student records, effective management, and staff development; and to satisfy community needs for career information and education.

Student Services Advisory Council
DeKalb Technical College student leaders have direct participation in the decision-making process. Challenges for students are often discussed at monthly meetings of the Student Services Advisory Council. The Council, chaired by the Vice President of Student Services, consists of the President of the Student Government Association from each campus, the manager from each area of Student Services, and an Academic Dean from each campus.  The Council provides a forum where students can gainfully interact with Student Services managers and Academic Deans for purposes of problem solving. The Council enables students to bring their concerns directly to administrators who are engaged in daily operations, and it encourages them to discuss factors which can impact their progress at DeKalb Technical College.

The Tech Center and Student Vending Areas
The Tech Center and the Student Vending Areas are to be used by DeKalb Technical College students, faculty, and staff for purposes of eating and socializing, and for events sponsored by DeKalb Technical College. These areas are not to be used for any gaming purposes such as card-playing, dominoes, or any other recreational activities, or to harbor activities or behaviors that infringe on the rights of other users, including excessively loud conversations and discussions, or profane and abusive language.

Learning Resource Centers
Library Mission Statement
Library Services is an integral part of DeKalb Technical College’s commitment to improve the community’s economic growth by preparing students for employment through technical education.  The educational process will provide students with knowledge, occupational skills, and lifelong learning skills to prepare them for success in an ever-changing work environment.  It is the mission of Library Services to support the teaching and research activities of the college’s faculty and administrators, and the information needs of its students.  Library Services will accomplish this mission by providing quality information services and resources.

DeKalb Technical College students have access to library services at the Learning Resource Center in room A-141 on the Clarkston Campus and at the John R. Williams Learning Resource Center on the Covington-Newton Campus.  Access is provided to books, compact disks, records, non-print items, and periodical titles. Services include study areas, photocopy machines, interlibrary loan, and point-of-use instruction.  Computers are equipped with GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online), Microsoft Office, instructional software, and Internet access.  Professional librarians are on duty at the Learning Resource Centers, and services are available Monday through Friday. Students must present a current validated student I.D. in order to borrow materials. 

Health Services
As a non-residential institution, DeKalb Technical College expects that students will normally secure medical services through a private physician. In case of a serious accident or illness, DeKalb Technical College will refer a student to the nearest hospital for emergency care. It is understood that the student or parent will assume full responsibility for the cost of such emergency care at the hospital, including ambulance charges, if in the opinion of the College authorities such service is necessary. In the event of an emergency, the first employees on the scene should notify Security. Emergency care, if needed, will be secured and notification made to the Academic Dean.

Housing
Students are expected to provide their own off-campus housing. Information about housing in the area is available in the Office of the Dean of Student Services on the Clarkston Campus. DeKalb Technical College cannot and does not assume any legal responsibility for any consequences that may arise from off-campus housing in which students reside.

Insurance
A limited student accident insurance program is provided for all students enrolled in credit courses/programs. Optional student accident insurance is available at the time of registration. The insurance covers students for the costs of an accidental injury on campus or while participating in an approved student activity as an official representative of the College. Students participating in activities that take them off campus are encouraged to have this insurance and it is recommended for all others. Professional liability insurance is available for students in certain programs in the Health and Human Services Department.

Career and Job Search Services
The staff in the Office of Career & Job Search Services assists in connecting DeKalb Technical College students with employment opportunities in the business community. That mission is pursued without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, academic or economic disadvantage or disability.

At the Clarkston Campus, the Covington Campus, the Newton Center, and the Community Education Center, computerized self-assessment and career exploration tools are utilized to assist DeKalb Technical College students and other community residents in matching their interests, abilities, skills, training, and experience with available employment opportunities.

Students, as well as other community residents, are provided full and part-time job listings received from local businesses and other organizations.  Employment openings are accessible through the Internet via computers on campus or any other location with proper authorization.

Through career seminars, workshops, and one-on-one coaching sessions, students are instructed on the job search skills necessary to effectively enter the “world of work” and to cultivate a successful career.  Coaching is provided in such job-related topics as writing resumes, preparing for interviews, creating a professional image, networking, negotiating salaries, keeping a job, and career advancement.

By aiding employers in the recruitment, employment, and retention of well-qualified employees, solid partnerships with the employment community have been developed.  Business representatives are encouraged to conduct on-site recruiting activities as frequently as needed.  These activities may include interviewing on-campus, making presentations on their specific organizations, or facilitating workshops on career-related subjects for students.

Typically, after graduation, 98% of DeKalb Tech’s graduates secure employment; with at least 85% employed in their primary or related fields of study.

New Student Orientation
Orientation is offered to new students several times during each quarter as a process of welcoming students to the campus, introducing campus personnel, and explaining services available to students attending DeKalb Technical College.

Veterans Educational Services
The DeKalb Technical College Financial Aid Office assists armed services veterans and other students eligible for veterans educational benefits from the Veterans Affairs (VA). This office coordinates with other campus offices to provide assistance and guidance. VA students should be prepared to sustain initial school costs since benefits will not begin for several weeks after enrollment. VA students must adhere strictly to a planned program of study as indicated on their VA forms. Program changes are to be reported promptly on appropriate VA forms through the Financial Aid Office. VA students are required to report changes in course load, withdrawals, or interruptions in attendance to the Financial Aid Office to minimize personal liability resulting from over-payment of VA benefits. VA students must complete a Veterans Data sheet and submit a copy of their DD214 to the Financial Aid Office. After registering each quarter, VA students must submit a copy of their registration invoice.

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