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any employee or student. Reimbursement to offset the costs of
ingredients used to prepare the item(s) for sale is authorized.
Student organizations are subject to the following restrictions
using funds:
The Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs must
approve all fund raisers.
No organization shall have the right to disturb or infringe upon
the privacy of students. Disturbing or interrupting the conduct
of classes for the purpose of raising funds is considered
inappropriate. Students will not be released from class to
purchase items for sale.
• All fundraising events must be scheduled at least two weeks
in advance by completing a fund raising form.
• Organizations may sponsor bake sales or other events/
contests to raise funds, but under no circumstance should
they contact area business and industry for donations.
• Upon completion of the sale, the responsible individual/
organization will ensure that all college resources used to
support the sale are cleaned and returned to their original
condition.
• The organization must deposit all monies raised through
approved fund raising activities immediately with the
Business Office.
Student Organizations Procedure
Worthy organizations may be established and operate within the
College; however, it is the policy of Oconee Fall Line Technical
College that the guidelines below are adhered to:
1. All organizations functioning within any division of OFTC will
operate under the sanction, knowledge, advisement, and
approval of the Deans for Student Affairs, Vice President for
Academic and Student Affairs, and the President.
Student Recognition and Awards
The EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education)
program, under the auspices of the Technical College System of
Georgia Office of Adult Education, is the only statewide program in the
nation that recognizes the outstanding achievements of GED students.
During summer semester, OFTC Adult Education instructors nominate
students from the following areas – EAGLE GED student and EAGLE
GED graduate. These students participate in local competition and
the winner travels to Atlanta in January to represent OFTC at the
statewide EAGLE Leadership Institute. The local winners also serve
as ambassadors for the Adult Education program in the community
during the following year.
The GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award for Leadership) program
is a prestigious recognition sponsored by the Technical College
System of Georgia and the Business Council of Georgia. Locally
various civic clubs, businesses, and organizations sponsor the
program. The purpose of GOAL is to spotlight the importance of
technical education in today’s world by recognizing outstanding
students in Georgia’s technical colleges.
Grades, attitude, personal goals, and self-confidence are
considered in selecting GOAL winners, along with a speech
written and presented by the student detailing what technical
education means to him or her. For additional information,
contact the Special Populations Coordinator.
Voter Registration
In accordance with the 1998 Higher Education Act, Oconee
Fall Line Technical College makes a good-faith effort to assist
students with voter registration. Students who need voter
registration forms for general elections and special elections for
Federal office, including elections for governor and other chief
executives, may secure these forms from the Dean of Student
Affairs Office. OFTC’s Student Organizations also sponsor “Voter
Registration Days.”
2. No organization will be allowed to affect administrative or
operational policies; however, organizations may function in
an advisory capacity and their suggestions will be given due
considerations.
3. All organizations shall function under the direct supervision of
a faculty sponsor/advisor approved by the administration.
4. Frequency and scheduling of meetings and fundraising
projects of approved organizations must be cleared through
the faculty sponsor. The faculty sponsor will seek approval
from the appropriate supervisor.
5. Fundraising projects must follow the guidelines outlined
under the “Student Fundraising Policy.”