SGA is the leadership umbrella over all student clubs and organizations. It is comprised of the presidents from each club or honor society as well as officers elected by the student body, including the SGA president, vice-president, and secretary/treasurer. SGA promotes self-governance and provides students with a voice in the College's decision making processes.

Club Highlights: SGA sponsors several great events during the school year including the Fall Club Fair, the annual College Halloween Party and the College Angel Tree Project. SGA officers also assist and mentor new students during the fall and spring new student orientations.

Advisor: Melanie Gass
Advisor Phone: 704-403-1613
When and Where They Meet: 1st Monday of the Month at 11:00 a.m. in Classroom 226

CCANS is a local chapter of the National Organization of Student Nurses which strives to:

-	Aid in the development of student nurses as truly democratic citizens by broadening their horizons as individuals and as members of a group
-	Promote professional and social unity among student nurses
-	Stimulate the understanding of and create an interest in the graduate professional nursing organization
-	Serve as a channel of communication between the student nurse organizations and the various units of the graduate professional nurses' organizations

Club Highlights: CCANS holds regularly scheduled meetings that feature informative guest speakers. Members participate in fundraisers that benefit CVAN (battered women's shelter), volunteer for the College Angel Tree Project, and are invited to attend the North Carolina Association of Nursing Students Annual Conference.

Related Links:
North Carolina Association of Nursing Students (NCANS)

Advisor: Kim Plemmons
Advisor Phone: 704-403-1751
When and Where They Meet: 4th Monday of the month, Classroom 226

Getting involved with MASO will support and enhance your academic experience at Cabarrus College. Membership in MASO is open to all medical assisting students. MASO promotes the profession of medical assistant and seeks to continually improve the knowledge and skills of its members.

Club Highlights: MASO members participate in the NC Society of Medical Assistants' Quiz Bowl at the Annual State Convention. Celebrate Medical Assistant week by promoting interest in the profession. Aide the community by fundraising for the College Angel Tree Project, volunteering for Special Olympics, sponsoring a Bone Marrow Drive, and participating in the hospital health fair.

Related Links:
American Association of Medical Assistants
North Carolina Society of Medical Assistants

Advisor: Stephanie Canipe
Advisor Phone: 704-403-1228
When and Where They Meet: Contact MASO president

The Pharmacy Technology Student Association is an organization open to all students in the Pharmacy Technology Program. The purpose of this organization is to promote the profession by encouraging participation at the state and national levels.

Activities include guest speakers, continuing education opportunities and community service projects.

Membership in SOTA is open to all occupational therapy assistant students. SOTA strives to:

Club Highlights: SOTA holds regularly scheduled meetings that feature informative guest speakers. Members are active in the North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association and participate in OTA monthly activities. SOTA organizes and hosts fundraisers that sponsor special education classrooms in Cabarrus county, local not-for-profit agencies, and Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program (ASAP) events through Carolinas Rehabilitation.

Related Links:
The American Occupational Therapy Assn. - Students Page

Advisor: Amy Mahle
Advisor Email and Phone: 704-403-1419
When and Where They Meet: TBD, based on OTA class schedule

Membership in STSA is open to all surgical technology students. STSA was developed to foster interest in the field of surgical technology. The purpose of this organization is to promote the profession by encouraging participation at the State and National level.

Club Highlights: STSA meetings feature guest speakers, equipment demonstrations, and programs concerning new advances in surgical technology. Members are invited to attend AST State Conference as well as AST National Conference. The group also participates in community service activities such as providing Christmas for local underprivileged children and Walk From Obesity.

Related Links:
Association of Surgical Technologists

Advisor: Michelle Gay
Advisor Phone: 704-403-1758
When and Where They Meet: TBD, based on ST class schedule

The Beta Delta Chi Chapter recognizes leadership, scholarship, and service among two-year college students. Students who have completed at least 12 semester hours in a degree program at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher are eligible to join. Members must maintain a cumulative 3.00 GPA or higher and submit membership dues in order to remain in good standing. Graduates who are in good standing (that is, have maintained the academic requirements and are current with society dues) are eligible to wear a ΦΘΚ honor cord as part of the graduation regalia.

Club Highlights: New members are formally inducted into Phi Theta Kappa during our Spring Induction Ceremony. Members are encouraged to participate in various community service projects such as Hats for Hope, Project Graduation, and our Big Sister & Big Brother mentoring program.

Related Links:
Phi Theta Kappa website

Advisor: Tihida Simmons
Advisor Phone: 704-403-2589
When and Where They Meet: 3rd Monday of the month; location varies

Lambda Nu, the National Honor Society for Radiologic and Imaging Sciences chartered a local North Carolina Gamma Chapter at Cabarrus College to recognize academic achievement within the Medical Imaging discipline. This chapter is open to students and alums with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 after completing 12 credit hours in the program. For verification of eligibility, contact the advisor. Members in good standing will be eligible to display the green and maroon ΛΝ honor cords as part of the graduation regalia.

Club Highlights: New members are formally inducted into Lambda Nu during our Induction Ceremony. Club members are also involved in various Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities.

Related Links:
Lambda Nu website

Advisor: Rhonda Rayfield
Advisor Phone: 704-403-1756
When and Where They Meet: TBA

The Upsilon Mu Chapter of STTI was chartered in 2008. STTI's vision is to create a global community of nurses that use knowledge, scholarship, service, and learning to improve the health of the world's people. Membership to the Upsilon Mu Chapter is by invitation only. Baccalaureate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship (cumulative GPA 3.00 or higher), have completed at least half of the baccalaureate nursing program curriculum, and rank in the upper 35 percent of the BSN graduating class will be considered for membership. Nurse leader membership is offered to RNs in the community who hold a baccalaureate degree or higher in nursing or other disciplines and demonstrate exceptional achievement in nursing.

Club Highlights: Upsilon Mu sponsors the Fall Nursing Research Institute and the Spring Research Forum, both held annually.

Related Links:
Sigma Theta Tau International

Advisor: Dale Gressle
Advisor Phone: 704-403-3500
When and Where They Meet: TBA

This organization is a Rotary-sponsored service club for college-enrolled students. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cabarrus County, Rotaract is a true "partner in service" and a key member of the Rotary family.

Club Highlights: Rotaract members supplement their leadership, knowledge, and skills while addressing the physical and social needs of our community. The Club's main project is its adopted Head Start class at Long Preschool. Club members make regular visits to the classroom and participate in various activities with the students. They go on holiday visits, make crafts, throw an annual Christmas party (with gifts for all the children), read books to the children, and sometimes just play! Several fundraisers are held each year to fund the activities at Long Preschool, as well as, the annual College Halloween Party and College Angel Tree Project. Rotaract is well-regarded for its Cake and Dessert Silent Auctions. Rotaract also sponsors blood drives. If you're interested in doing community service, while having a great time, then Rotaract is the club for you. Stop in at the next meeting to learn more.

Related Links:
Rotary Club of Cabarrus County

Advisor: Melanie Gass
Advisor Phone: 704-403-1613
When and Where They Meet: 1st Monday of the Month at 11:30 a.m. in Classroom 226

This organization provides a forum for student participation in the baccalaureate programs. All baccalaureate students are eligible for membership.

Club Highlights: BSO volunteers for various community service projects and participates in the annual College Halloween Party and College Angel Tree Project.

Advisor: Molly Patton
Advisor Phone: 704-403-1755
When and Where They Meet: TBA, Contact the advisor for more information

This organization is nondenominational and provides spiritual guidance and fellowship opportunities for all interested students.

Club Highlights: CSU activities include fundraising efforts to finance club projects, such as Operation Christmas Child. Members also volunteer their time and participate in various community service projects.

Advisor: Debbie Allder
Advisor Phone: 704-403-2213
When and Where They Meet: Varies, Contact the advisor for more information