Further the understanding of the accounting field in conjunction with MGA and the University System of Georgia.

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1 Recognized Student Organization Accounting Association Provide a forum within our academic environment for the exchange of ideas, information, and knowledge between student members and the business and accounting community. Faculty/Staff Advisor(s) carol.sargent@mga.edu Further the understanding of the accounting field in conjunction with MGA and the University System of Georgia. To become better acquainted with the accounting profession. Alpha Eta Rho Int'l Aviation Fraternity Provide liaison between aviation students and the aviation industry. adam.holloway@mga.edu Alpha Omega To know God and make God known. chad.dent@mga.edu Alpha Rho Sigma The purpose of the society shall be literary and educational. chip.rogers@mga.edu Animé Cochran & Dublin Promote knowledge and interest in Asian culture and popular culture through the use of art, music, Japanese animation (Anime), Japanese comics (Manga) and video gaming. sharon.standridge@mga.edu daniel.snyder@mga.edu Association of Healthcare Executive Students Encourage excellence in the field of Healthcare Administration, darcy.sun@mga.edu bill.hervey@mga.edu Promote the Health Services Administration Program at Middle Georgia State University Develop a network with local and regional Health Services Executive groups that will encourage academic and career opportunities, Provide opportunities for student involvement, recognition, and presentation of the Health Services Administration profession, and Provide opportunities for meaningful interaction among Health Services Administration students, faculty, and staff. Association of Information Technology Students Foster the academic and social aspects of being an Information Technology major or minor at MGA. myungjae.kwak@mga.edu nelbert.stclair@mga.edu

2 Baptist Collegiate Ministries Motivate students, faculty, and staff to a commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. ryanmcw22@gmail.com james.hagler@mga.edu Involve members in responsible church membership and in denominational understanding and participation. Guide members in worship and devotional experience. Involve members in the study of Biblical faith and Christian life. Guide members in Christian witnessing. Involve members in experiences in the Christian community. Involve members in Christian social life and recreation. Lead members to participate in Christian world missions. Lead members to accept and practice the principles of Christian stewardship. Lead members to examine academic disciplines from a Christian perspective. Enlist and train members for a life of Christian service in their vocation. Bass Fishing Have fun, explain the basics of bass fishing, and give MGA another face in the world of conservation. harley.miller@mga.edu Behavioral Sciences Club Further the academic development of Middle Georgia State s psychology majors, as well as increase interest and understanding in the field of psychology, by providing service to the college and the community in the form of community service events, guest speakers, lectures, field trips, and any other appropriate activity. michael.gibbons@mga.edu paul.gladden@mga.edu Black Student Unification The purpose of the Black Student Unification is to develop, maintain, and sustain a sense of unity among the Black Students of Middle Georgia State University. Furthermore, it is the aim of the Black Student Unification to keep its members aware of civic, social, and academic issues as they affect its members. It shall also create and maintain an interest in and an appreciation of black heritage. All activities of the Black Student Unification shall be open and beneficial to all Middle Georgia State University students, faculty, and staff. naomi.robertson@mga.edu kevin.reid@mga.edu B.O.L.D. (Brothers of Leadership Distinction) demetrius.smith@mga.edu

3 Develop leadership and responsible citizenship through service to the college and community and to promote interest in knowledge of: providing a context for enhanced classroom learning and personal enrichment Campus Activities Board Provide student led social, educational, recreational, and cultural programming for the campus community. Chamber Singers The MGA Chamber Singers comprises students, faculty and staff and performs on and off campus each semester. In past years, they have sung with the Macon Symphony Orchestra, the Albany Symphony Orchestra, in England and France. The chorus rehearses on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30-1:45 in the Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall. You do not have to take the course for credit in order to be a member, but you must diligently attend rehearsals. Cyber Knights Competition Team English Studies Organization Promote English studies at MGA by providing students with opportunities to enrich their appreciation of literature. tanysha.campbell@mga.edu christy.faulk@mga.edu amy.martin4@mga.edu deanna.thompson@mga.eud rebecca.lanning@mga.edu nelbert.stclair@mga.edu johnathan.yerby@mga.edu benita.muth@mga.edu shane.trayers@mga.edu Fall Line Review The Fall Line Review is a literature and arts journal featuring the creative and collective consciousness of MGA students, also including fine arts, photography, and (on the Web site) digital arts. kelly.whiddon@mga.edu adam.young@mga.edu Gaming Club Gay-Straight Alliance Educate MGA of common prejudices and stereotypes of the GLBT community through means such as rallies, events, and word of mouth jeff.wiles@mga.edu david.sidore@mga.edu chris.hornung@mga.edu sheree.keith@mga.edu shane.trayers@mga.edu Discuss and educate common issues of the GLBT community, including friends and family of the GLBT community within the GSA group through the means of movie nights, debates, and weekly meetings Provide a safe haven for those who are struggling with personal issues and need a support group. History Student Organization Promote interest in historical approaches to knowledge. niels.eichhorn@mga.edu

4 Promote understanding of the relevance of history to local, regional, national and/or global affairs. Build a sense of campus community. Build a sense of community and a forum for discussion among students pursuing a history degree programs, and/or related careers. Allow students the opportunity to plan activities that take advantage of local and regional historical and cultural resources. Orient students toward career opportunities and cultural issues that involve use of their historical education. Foster free, student-led discussion of, and interest of historical topics. Honor Students Association Promotion of academic excellence and the development of social and cultural events. clay.morton@mga.edu Central GA Information Systems and Security Association Foster the academic and social aspects of Information Systems Security. nelbert.stclair@mga.edu johnathan.yerby@mga.edu International Students and Studies Association Increase awareness of the college community to foreign cultures. christine.rigsby@mga.edu charlotte.miller@mga.edu eric.sun@mga.edu Help integrate foreign students to American culture and society. Introduce the College family and the community to different international cultures. Provide foreign students at MGA with an environment where they share their problems and solutions. Kendo Club Train the mind and body as well as seek enlightenment through meditation, martial techniques, and physical discipline. harley.miller@mga.edu Bring individuals from various backgrounds to understand the use of teamwork in dealing with strife. KnighTvision Provide the student body with timely and pertinent information andre.nicholson@mga.edu

5 concerning the campus community and the events thereof via content imbedded in the newspaper site. Provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in the television medium and experience firsthand the technological advances being made in the medium, as they relate to new media. Magic the Gathering Club MGA Aeronautics Club Engage students in the hobby of radio controlled model aeronautics. MGA Association of Nursing Students Contribute to nursing education and professional interest, and encourage continuing education to facilitate quality health care; Provide programs representative of fundamental and current professional interests and concerns; such programs being designed to aid in personal development, responsibility and accountability; Contribute to the overall development of its membership through its many functions. MGA Gospel Choir MGA Table Top Gaming Club Provide students interested in tabletop roleplaying games a venue to share this creative activity. MGA Respiratory Education Assessment Team Encourage, develop, and provide education awareness programs for those persons interested in the field of respiratory care. kenneth.rozier@mga.edu peter.gareis@mga.edu beth.brown@mga.edu Advance the science, technology, ethics, and art of respiratory care through meetings, lectures, publications, and other materials. Facilitate community awareness, conduct cooperative case studies and serve as a liaison for upcoming Respiratory Care Practitioners. Promote club membership. Model African Union Increase awareness of the role, organization, and performance of the African Union. mary.mears@mga.edu Highlight key economic, social, and political-security issues

6 facing the African continent. Demonstrate the patterns of cooperation between the African Union, the United Nations, and other international organizations. Generate understanding of the multi-various determinants, capabilities, and constraints shaping the foreign polices of Member States of the African Union. Demonstrate the patterns of cooperation and conflict characterizing intra-african diplomacy. Mock Mediation The primary purpose of this student program is to provide students with a better understanding of how to use professionalism to resolve issues or conflicts through the process of mediation. Students in diverse majors will be exposed to the mediation process and peacekeeping skills that are intended to enhance their self-confidence and creativity. Multicultural Association Provide recreational and cultural activities, encouragement toward academic achievement, and the development and utilization of the talents and skills to enrich the social lives of its members. peter.makaya@mga.edu grace.adamssquare@mga.edu Natural Sciences Network Expose interested students to a variety of research topics and issues in various science disciplines. victoria.guarisco@mga.edu pusha.yadav@mga.edu jeffrey.mohr@mga.edu Org of Black Aerospace Professionals Develop leadership and responsible citizenship through service to the college and community and promote interest in and knowledge of Black Aerospace Professionalism. chad.fischer@mga.edu troy.jones@mga.edu President s Torch Society Residence Student Association Represent the needs and wants of the resident student population. frances.davis@mga.edu keigan.evans@mga.edu Rotorheads (Eastman) Promote helicopter aviation at MGA and rotorcraft aviation in general. michael.newton@mga.edu Royal Elite Dance Team Science Club Provide opportunities for students to discuss, learn, and harley.miller@mga.edu sharon.standridge@mga.edu

7 participate in science related activities, seminars, workshops, field trips, etc. Society for Overactive Imaginations Provide unique opportunities for social interaction among students and members of the community and provide recreational activities through the playing of games. Sociology Club Develop leadership and responsible citizenship through service to the college and community and to promote interest in and knowledge of sociology and its related issues. Southeast Model African Union SEMAU (University System of Georgia s South East Model African Union) is an annual simulation program sanctioned by the University System of Georgia in which USG colleges and universities participate. The annual conference s finale is the Annual National Model AU Conference held in Washington, D.C. in February of each year. Students who participate in the program benefit by learning about Robert s Rules of Procedures & Debate, coalition building, conflict resolution and diplomatic conduct. Students engage in debates on political, social and economic problems that are facing Africa and the world. This program is an interdisciplinary simulation program which enhances students self-confidence and public speaking skills. Student Art League Encourage art appreciation and provide outlets for artistic expression. Student Government Association Promote understanding and involvement among all members of the College community. Represent, advocate, and legislate the interest of the student body. peter.makaya@mga.edu lee.simmons@mga.edu & shannon.riddle@mga.edu Macon charlie.agnew@mga.edu Cochran tanysha.campbell@mga.edu christy.faulk@mga.edu amy.martin4@mga.edu deanna.thompson@mga.edu Serve as partners in the administrative processes of the College. Protect our right to govern ourselves. Be the official voice of students in academic, institutional and campus affairs. The Statement Provide the students of Middle Georgia State University with all the news that is news around campus. It is the expectation of the College that the student newspaper will be staffed with andre.nicholson@mga.edu

8 well-qualified and responsible editors and staff. Ultimate Frisbee Club Provide students with the opportunity to enjoy and learn a friendly and competitive game that is on the rise. harley.miller@mga.edu Unmanned ASR&D Design, build and operate unmanned aerial systems. rick.krontz@mga.edu Volunteer Club Allow students to be involved and work in an organization that will provide opportunities of work and service to the community, country and world. jonathan.cannon@mga.edu Women in Aviation Provide networking, education, mentoring, and scholarship opportunities for women and men who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries. Women s Studies Association Promote the awareness and understanding of women s issues among MGA students, faculty, and staff. lisa.henry@mga.edu sabrina.wengier@mga.edu josephine.kamera@mga.edu Revised 10/14/15 The above is a list of currently active student organizations at Middle Georgia State University.