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27 The office is designed to provide a full schedule of traditional and special events, student leadership workshops, cultural programs, student organization activities, publications, volunteer program, and a variety of free services. The office is designed for all students at GateWay Community College. One of the prime responsibilities of the Center for Student Life/Leadership is to develop, implement and evaluate educational, cultural and social programs which reflect the needs of a diverse student population; it teaches and trains students to implement and evaluate the same. The center also challenges awareness and encourages students to experience another dimension of student life based on responsibility and commitment. Associated Students Every student who is taking a class and has paid the registration fee is a member of the Associated Students of GateWay Community College (ASGWCC). 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: • Increasing student involvement in all appropriate facets of college operations • Enhancing communication and cooperation among all segments of the college community • Promoting other activities which enhance the academic, social, and cultural growth of students. InterClub Council Membership The membership of the InterClub Council will include the SAM Executive council and one student representative from each college-recognized student organization. Special Events/Activities Throughout the year at GateWay Community College, the Center for Student Life/Leadership provides special events and activities for the students. Those activities and events include but are not limited to: Pizza with the President, Volunteer projects, multicultural celebrations, blood drives, Commencement, and the Honors and Awards Banquet. The events the SAM Council plans for the students include: Welcome Back Activities, Spring GeckoLand, Alcohol Awareness Week, Sexual Assault Awareness and Holiday Buffet. Student Representatives on College Committees Student representatives serve on various campus committees, including the following: Graduation Committee, Honors and Awards Committee, Financial Aid Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, GateWay Community College Tribunal, Service-Learning Committee, and GateWay Community College Cultural Diversity Committee. Students are appointed to serve on each committee by the chairperson. Students are asked for input in matters of student affairs, publications, admissions, marketing and public relations, and retention of current students. 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: • 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 • Parents Learning About Youth (P.L.A.Y.) Student Services 2017-2018