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21 Student Services 2019-2020 Student Activities Management (SAM) Council The Student Activities Management (SAM) Council serves as a communication link between students and the administration, voicing concerns and ideas relative to student success. The SAM Council is the governing body of the Associated Students of GateWay Community College (ASGWCC). The purpose of this organization includes: • Enhancing communication and cooperation among all segments of the college community • Increasing student involvement in all appropriate facets of college operations • Promoting other activities which enhance the academic, social, and cultural growth of students Student Leadership Programs In the Center for Student Life/Leadership, leadership programs are provided throughout the year. There is a retreat held in the summer for all new officers and the department staff. During the fall semester a student organizational workshop is held in which all officers and advisors are urged to attend; a district wide Student Leadership Retreat is provided for all MCCCD student leaders. During the academic year, regional, national, and local student leadership conferences, seminars and workshops are available to keep the student leaders abreast of new programs, services and changes. Student Organizations There are many student organizations that are available at GateWay and are associated with a particular career field. GateWay also has several cultural clubs available for those interested students. GWCC student organizations are as follows: • Anime Club • Associated Students in Surgical Technology (ASSIST) • Association of Respiratory Care Students (ARCS) • Black Student Union (BSU) • Club Inspiring and Nurturing Students in Total Education (INSITE) • Club Nuc Med • Creative Writing Club/Out of Ink • Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) • Geckos In Action - Community Builders (GIA) • Go Green GateWay • Hispanic Student Organization (HSO) • Information Technology Student Alliance • Inter-Tribal Club • Male Empowerment Network (MEN) • Math Club • Music Club • Muslim Student Association • Parents Learning About Youth (P.L.A.Y.) • Phi Theta Kappa - Alpha Alpha Epsilon Chapter • Safety Club • Skills USA • Stand in Truth Christian Club • Student Activities Management Council • Student Association of Radiologic Technologists (StART) • Student Association of Sonographers (SAS) • Student Nurses Association (SNA) • Students with the Ability to Learn Succeed and Achieve (SALSA) • Veterans Club • Water and Various Environmental Sciences Association (WAVES) • Women Rising • World Explorers Club Chartered student organizations are a vital part of the educational opportunities offered by GateWay Community College. Through these organizations, students may participate in programs that enhance their occupational training or take part in social activities that reflect special interests including cultural heritage events, community. Service projects and forums dealing with today's issues.