Student organizations and activities are an integral part of student life at Valdosta Technical College and are strongly supported by the faculty and staff. We firmly believe that the student’s academic life is greatly enhanced through involvement in activities that develop and promote professionalism and interaction with other students. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in one or more of several student professional organizations sanctioned by the college.

Delta Epsilon Chi
National Vocational Honor Society
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
Society of Radiologic Technology
Student Government Association (SGA)
Surgical Technology Student Organization
SkillsUSA, Incorporated

Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA)
Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA) is the college counterpart of the Distributive Education Clubs of America in high schools and consists primarily of students in the Marketing Management program. DECA gives students the opportunity to match skills and knowledge with Marketing students at other colleges in areas such as management, decision-making, sales presentations, advertising, speech-making, individual research, and other areas related to the field of training. DECA members participate in competitive events at the local, state, and local levels that promote professionalism and leadership. DECA leadership consists of club officers and a faculty advisor.

National Vocational Honor Society
National Vocational Honor Society is an invitation organization. Full-time and part-time students are recommended for membership by their instructors, approved by the administration, and must meet local and national membership standards. Membership is determined by overall grade-point-average, work ethics, and professionalism.

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is the college counterpart of the secondary-level Future Business Leaders of America and consists primarily of students in computer and business programs. PBL members organize and sponsor various activities on and off campus that promote leadership and professionalism. PBL members also participate in competitive events at the local, state, and national levels. PBL leadership consists of club officers and a faculty advisor.

Society of Radiologic Technology
Society of Radiologic Technology Students is composed of students in the Radiologic (X-ray) Technology program. Students compete in local and state competition designed to promote technical and leadership skills in categories related to the education and training received in the program.

Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association (SGA) is a representative body of students composed of students from each diploma and degree program at Valdosta Technical College. The purpose of SGA is to foster the general welfare of students and to provide a link between the student body and the college administration. Composed of representatives from each instructional program, governed by an SGA Constitution, and led by a staff of elected student officers, SGA voices students' issues concerning school policy, rules, and practices. SGA administers the student activity fee trust fund and contributes financially to support the projects of the other student organizations. SGA also administers the student activities trust fund by providing entertainment and activities for the student body during the year and by assisting other student organizations with financial assistance. SGA leadership consists of a president, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, and a faculty advisor appointed by the president of Valdosta Technical College.

Surgical Technology Student Organization
Surgical Technology Student Organization promotes leadership and knowledge for surgical technology students through planned activities within Valdosta Technical College and through planned seminars around the state and nation. The organization is composed of students that are enrolled in the Surgical Technology Program and are current members of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).

SkillsUSA, Incorporated
SkillsUSA, Inc. is a student professional organization that consists primarily of students in technical and health occupations programs. SkillsUSA members participate in activities that promote leadership and professionalism through competitive events at the local, state, and national levels. SkillsUSA leadership consists of club officers and a faculty advisor.