Community-Focused Student Leaders of DeKalb Technical College Presented with Inaugural State-Wide Award
DeKalb Technical College students were the first to be awarded the Commissioner’s Cup from the Statewide Student Leadership Council. The state-wide award was developed to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of Georgia’s technical college student leaders and will remain with the school for one year.
Samantha Forrester of Covington, Georgia, Vice President of the Student Government Association at the Covington Campus, submitted the winning entry. Her submission detailed the extensive activities, community service, and training that she and her fellow SGA members completed during the school year. Those events included the March of Dimes, Toys for Tots, and the Covington Holiday Parade. The students also hosted, “Developing Your Personal Game Plan” an officer’s training seminar featuring strategies for having a well balanced life.
Barbara Clay, Director of Student Activities, Covington Campus and Samantha Forrester of Covington, Georgia, Vice President of Student Government Association, Covington Campus
“Samantha was focused on having an entry that represented the last year of dedication and commitment shown by our students,” said Barbara Clay, Director of Student Activities, Covington Campus. “She is a valuable member of our team and exemplifies DeKalb Technical College’s long history of student leaders.”
Student Government Association, DeKalb Technical College
The Commissioner’s Cup was awarded at the joint meeting of the Statewide Student Leadership Council and the National Technical Honor Society on January 28, 2007. The award was accepted by Larry Teems, Vice President of Student Services.
“Until now, these impressive student leaders had no avenue for competition,” said Teems, and we are extremely proud of our students being the first recipient of this award.”
DeKalb Technical College is committed to meeting the economic and workforce development needs of DeKalb, Rockdale, Newton and Morgan counties through adult education and state-of-the-art technical education and training. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas and certificate programs and seminars, workshops and courses providing specialized training. DeKalb Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate in Applied Science Degrees.
For more information contact:
DeKalb Technical College
404-297-9522
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