Student Organizations - Middle Georgia State College

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.
hadrien.leblond@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
myungjae.kwak@mga.edu
nelbert.stclair@mga.edu

Information Technology major or minor at MGA.
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
naomi.robertson@mga.edu
kevin.reid@mga.edu

Georgia State University students, faculty, and staff.
B.O.L.D. (Brothers of Leadership Distinction)
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.
Club Wrestling
Cyber Knights Competition Team
English Studies Organization
Promote English studies at MGA by providing students with
opportunities to enrich their appreciation of literature.
demetrius.smith@mga.edu
tanysha.campbell@mga.edu
christy.faulk@mga.edu
amy.martin4@mga.edu
deanna.thompson@mga.eud
rebecca.lanning@mga.edu
daniel.mock@mga.edu
james.hagler@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
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
concerning the campus community and the events thereof via
content imbedded in the newspaper site.
andre.nicholson@mga.edu
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.
shannon.beasley@mga.edu
chad.dennis@mga.edu
Marketing Association
MGA Association of Nursing Students
Contribute to nursing education and professional interest, and
encourage continuing education to facilitate quality health
care;
charles.aiken@mga.edu
keri.justice@mga.edu
patsy.butts@mga.edu
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
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
National Society of Leadership and Success
Natural Sciences Network
Expose interested students to a variety of research topics and
issues in various science disciplines.
courtney.stavely@mga.edu
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
Performing Arts Club
President’s Torch Society
Resident Housing Association
Represent the needs and wants of the resident student
chris.cairney@mga.edu
frances.davis@mga.edu
keigan.evans@mga.edu

population.
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
participate in science related activities, seminars, workshops,
field trips, etc.
harley.miller@mga.edu
sharon.standridge@mga.edu
Society for Advancement of Management (SAM)
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.
simone.phipps@mga.edu
chris.hornung@mga.edu
rebecca.nees@mga.edu
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 well-qualified and responsible editors and staff.
andre.nicholson@mga.edu
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
lowell.hinchee@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.
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.
johnathan.cannon@mga.edu
lisa.henry@mga.edu
sabrina.wengier@mga.edu
josephine.kamera@mga.edu
Revised 11/10/15
The above is a list of currently active student organizations at Middle Georgia State University.