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Dean of Students Award Nominations
The Dean of Students Awards Recognize the outstanding achievement performed by students, organizations and faculty and staff throughout the year.
Nominate an organization or an individual for the Dean of Students Awards.
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Student Government Association
The Student Government Association consists of students chosen in campus-wide elections held each spring and is the governing body for student organizations on campus.
Advisor: Michael Sheldon, Senior Coordinator of Student Programs and Organizations
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Student Organizations Resources
Student Organization Registration Form
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Tech Collegian
The Tech Collegian is the student run newspaper on the WVU Tech Campus.Current Issue
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#NotUs
President: Madilyn BodkinAdvisor: Laura LucasNot Us is about voicing real life stories to expose the horrors of WV drug epidemic, and it's consequences on WV's children. Not Us encourages college and high school students to utilize "peer pressure in reverse" to warn and inspire elementary and junior high students of the dangers of drug addiction prior to their adolescence. Meeting Times/Location: Tentative - Twice A Month -
Accounting leaders of Tomorrow (ALoT)
President: Chris Daniels
Advisor: M. Nurul AminMeeting Time/Location: Every other Tuesday at 12:30 PM in the Robert C. Byrd LRC room 301.
To promote academic and promotional excellence and to provide an environment for social growth, community awareness, and ethical development among students with interest in accounting and business related fields. We will try to unify the accounting and business related majors into one unit to voice the options of said majors and to have an active role in the recruitment of accounting and business majors.
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African Student Association
President: Olivia Mantohbang
Advisor: Dr. Gifty Osei PrempehMeeting Date/Time: Biweekly at 7 PM in the Benedum Blue Room.
The purpose of ASA shall be to entertain, inform, and educate students about the African culture. ASA welcomes every race, age, gender and ethnicity.
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American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
President: Blake Karawan
Advisor: Dr. Kimberlyn Gray
Connect: FacebookThe purpose of AIChE is to (1) present an opportunity for Chemical Engineering students to interact with fellow classmates, (2) provide information and experience that will further the understanding of Chemical Engineering as a career, (3) provide a link between students and future employers. -
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
President: Dakota Smith
Advisor: Dr. Horng-Jyh YangConnect: Twitter, Facebook
Our organization serves to get students involved and learn more about Civil Engineering through meetings, conferences and competitions. We compete against schools in West Virginia, Virginia and Washington D.C. in things such as concrete canoe and surveying. ASCE also allows students to network not just with other students but with working professionals and provides many opportunities to improve your knowledge and resume.
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
President: Braden Keown
Advisor: Dr. Yogendra Panta
Connect: Facebook, NationalMeeting Times: Thursdays 11:00 - 11:45 in LRC room 314
ASME is an organization dedicated to "knowledge sharing, career enrichment and skills development across all engineering disciplines". Our organization here at WVU Institute of Technology is to hold these ideals and provide the new generation with the necessary skills to make the future brighter.
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Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
President: Gregory Hughes
Advisor: Dr. Sanish Rai
Connect: NationalMeeting Time/Location: Thursdays at 1 PM in Benedum 209A
ACM is an organization that handles with computing and other uses of technology. We volunteer and/or participate in various events such as programming competitions. This group is always welcome for students who are interested in Computer Science, but is open to anyone.
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Biology Club
President: Brittan McClain
Advisor: Dr. Deborah Buetler
Connect: Facebook, Flickr
Meeting Time/Location: Thursday at 1:00 - 2:00 PM in the Life Sciences Building, Room 200
The purpose of the biology club is to provide students with opportunities to make a difference by doing community service and volunteering. We want to help our members get more involved on campus and help them create relationships with other students, faculty and staff, and members of the community by doing fundraising events. The Biology club also wants to help students make connections with local businesses and organizations so that they will have experience and reliable relationships when they are applying for jobs after undergrad.
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Black Student Union
President: Tyesha White
Advisor: Armelle Dushime
Connect: FacebookMeeting Time/Location: Every other Thursday beginning August 30 at 5 PM in Benedum Blue Room.
The mission of Black student union organization is to help students strive for academic excellence, promote positive images of African Americans and help students become an integral part of a college community. Show people that African Americans are equal, smart, talented and artistic
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Bowling at Tech
President: Navarre CampbellAdvisor: John TaylorThe purpose of Bowling at Tech is to promote the recreational participation in bowling. We are a casual bowling team that will help people to learn the basics of bowling to improve their game.
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Brazilian Community Organizations
President: Vinicius Kawamukai Rios
Advisor: Dr. Janis RezekConnect: FacebookThe BCO has the purpose of helping to create a more knowledgeable environment to every student by promoting cultural events, and spreading the desire for other cultures, specifically the Brazilian one.
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Campus Light Ministries
President: Brandon Boggs
Advisor: Dr. Michael MinnickMeeting Time/Location: Every Tuesday at 6 PM in the Blue Room in Benedum
The purpose of Campus Light is to encourage and strengthen Christians in their faith, and to equip students to effectively serve the Lord Jesus Christ. Campus Light strives to be a safe place for all Christians to gather together, to worship and study God's word and encourage one another.
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Christian Student Union (CSU)
President: Samantha Stanley
Advisor: Garrett GoosmanConnect: Facebook
Meeting Time/Location: Every Thursday at 7 PM in Life Science 200
A group of Christian believers that are fellowshipping and building each other daily. We are called to be a light to the campus of WVU Tech and hope to serve both them and God.
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Criminal Justice Assocation
President: Britney Coleman
Advisor: George Coroian
FacebookCriminal Justice Association (CJA) is an organization that is geared towards providing all WVU Tech students with an interest in Criminal Justice an opportunity to learn more about the major, themselves, additional leadership skills, and to build relationships with other students. The main goal of this organization is to allow students to take opportunities within the field and run with them as they wish, so that they can see all the places they can take their abilities and this major. We hope to take this organization as far as possible so students can finally have a home for their major that has never really had its own organization. Meeting Time/Location: Every Thursday at 3 PM in the LIbrary
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
President: Caleb Barley
Advisor: Lawerence NesselrodtMeeting Date/Time: Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, Carter Hall
Our mission and goal is to represent Jesus Christ through sports. Whether this be from a coach, fan, or athlete stand point the goal is the same.
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Forensic Investigation Association
President: Brandon Grubb
Advisor: Roger JefferysThe West Virginia University Institute of Technology Forensic Investigation's mission is to further a greater understanding and appreciation of forensics and law enforcement through a broad range of conferences, activities, and social gatherings.
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Gaming at Tech
President: Kaitlin Brown
Advisor: Dr. HirdMeeting Time/Location: Wednesdays at 5:30 PM in the Benedum Blue Room
Gaming At Tech is a gaming club that focuses on being all inclusive to every form of gaming. From tabletop and tabletop RPG to retro video games and newer ones, we try to incorporate all in our endeavors to have fun at Tech.
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Golden Bear ESports Club
President: Gregory Hughes
Advisor: Dr. JT Hird
Connect: FacebookMeeting Time/Location: Wednesdays at 5:30 PM in the Benedum Blue RoomGolden Bear eSports aims to provide WVU Tech students with video game tournaments to whet their competitive appetite. We also send particularly devoted students to represent WVU Tech in tournaments held by other institutions. In order to unite all types of gamers, we meet at the same time and place as Gaming at Tech.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
President: Brandon Boggs
Advisor: Kenan HatipogluConnect: Facebook
Meeting Time/Location: Every other Tuesday (opposite SGA) at 1 PM. Meetings are held in room on the second floor of Benedum, in the WVU Tech IEEE Section room.
The purpose of the WVU Tech IEEE student branch is to encourage student interest in the advancement of science and technology. The organization is designed to provide learning experiences for West Virginia University Institute of Technology students and to promote student involvement in the community in the area of science and technology.
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International Student Organization
President: Paulo Ignacio Jr.
Advisor: Armelle Dushime
Connect: FacebookMeeting Time: Every other Monday at 9:00 PM in Benedum Blue or Gold RoomCreate a space where the voice of international students can be heard. Promote diversity and respect on campus.
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Pre-Health Professions Club
President: Brittan McClainAdvisor: Dr. Matthew WilliamsConnect: FacebookThis organization will have as its purpose to assist in facilitating the entry into graduate or pre-health professional programs as directly approved by the student council and indirectly by the school site administrator and the governing board of West Virginia University Institute of Technology. The club will aim to provide resources and opportunities to students with the intentions of furthering their education in the healthcare field.
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Pi Tau Sigma
President: Nicholas Lathwell
Advisor: Yogendra Panta
Connect: NationalMechanical Engineering Honor Society.
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Psychology Club/Psi Chi
President: Lindsey Harless
Advisor: Dr. Cynthia HallConnect: Facebook
Meeting Time/Location: TBA
The purpose of the Psychology Club is to provide opportunities for secondary students to develop career competencies in the various fields of psychology. The Psychology Club is an integral part of the Psychology program through WVU Tech and promotes a sense of civic and personal responsibility to the community and ourselves.
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REACH
President: Noah ShrewsberryAdvisor: Dr. Cortney BarkoMeeting Time/Location: Thursdays at 6 PM in the Benedum Gold RoomWe are a Christian religious club that is very interested in community service, particularly in involvement with One Voice. We seek to make a friendly, inclusive club culture that helps others, makes friends, and grows in spiritual faith. Our name comes from a sermon our pastor preached, that we must "reach up" to God, "reach in" and support each other, and "reach out" and show love to people.
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SAE Aero Design
President: Morgan Smith
Advisor: Dr. Winnie FuMeeting Time/Location: TBA
SAE Aero designs, engineers, and builds an RC airplane with to perform a certain task.
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SAE Baja at WVU Tech
President: Zachary Lockhart
Advisor: Dr. Winnie Fu
Connect: Facebook, Website, NationalMeeting Time/Location: Tuesdays at 5:30 PM in ELab 105.
Design. Build. Compete. SAE is an international organization that hosts three North American competitions where we compete with over 100 universities from all over the world. Each year we design and build a custom off road race vehicle and race wheel to wheel in grueling engineering competitions.
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Ski Club
President: Brandon RadfordAdvisor: Dave BernierThe purpose of our organization is to bring a group of students together to enjoy the same winter hobby. We will schedule and organize trips and activities for others to join. Meeting Time/Location: The first Tuesday of the month in the Library -
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
President: Alison Backel
The Society for Human Resource Management is the world’s largest HR professional society. SHRM represents 300,000 members in more than 165 countries. For nearly seven decades, the Society has been the leading provider of resources serving the needs of HR professionals and advancing the practice of human resource management.
Advisor: Yan Liu
Connect: National
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Sport Studies Club
President: Aaron Liddle
Advisor: Laura Spiers
Connect: Facebook, InstagramMeeting Time/Location: Every other Friday at Noon in Laura Spiers office.
This club is to engage in physical activity, teach and bring physical activity in the community, shape and bring awareness to the importance of physical activity.
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Student Activities Board (SAB)
Student Activities Board (SAB)
Student Activities Board Officers
President – Jacob Marshall
Vice President – Kelly Tilley
Secretary – Sian Smith
Social Media Coordinator – Emily Harrah
Recruitment Officer - VacantAdvisor: Michael Sheldon, Senior Coordinator of Student Programs and Organizations
Meeting Time/Location: Tuesdays opposite SGA at 1 PM in Benedum Blue Room
The student Activities Board plans different events the are hosted on campus.
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Student Nurses Association
President: Jamie Fauver
Advisor: Mindy HarrisMeeting Times: Held Monthly. Times and Locations are posted on WVU Tech SNA Facebook Page and Nursing Bulletin Board on the first floor of the Life Science Building
The WVU Tech Student Nurses Association (SNA) provides students the opportunity to participate in professional activities and community service activities on campus and in the community. The WVU Tech SNA aims to enhance student involvement and experience.
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Tau Beta Pi
President: Drew Hiskins
Advisor: Dr. Steve Leftwich
Connect: NationalMeeting Time: 12:00 PM in the Library Conference Room
Collective Engineering Honor Society to honor those students who show excellence and integrity in their field.
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Tech Alliance
President: Marissa Hare
Advisor: Scott Robertson
Connect: Facebook
Meeting Time/Location: Wednesdays at 5 PM in LRC 313.The purpose of Tech Alliance is for Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and supporters of equality to express their true identity and/or culture especially under society's attitudes in general.
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Tech Entrepreneurship Club
President: Travis Matherly
Advisor: KyungMoon KimOur purpose is to enrich the community at and around WVU Tech and offer students who are interested in business and entrepreneurship to learn more about it with like minded people with similar interests.
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Tech Weightlifting
President: Dallas Duncan
Advisor: Dr. Steve LeftwichConnect: Instagram
Meeting Time/Location: Every Tuesday at Noon in Carter Hall weight room.
WVU Tech Weightlifting is an organization dedicated to helping people new to the world of powerlifting, weightlifting, and just general fitness. We are committed to creating a productive environment within the gym and weight room. We also host powerlifting competitions for students to compete against each other in.
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VEX Robotics
President: Alexander Scott
Advisor: Dr. Ahmet SonmezTo design, create, and program competitive robots in the VEX college division.
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WVU Institute of Technology Collegiate 4-H Club
President: Alex SparksAdvisor: Barbara LittleMeeting Time: 5:30 PM the first Monday of the month in Benedum Blue RoomThe purpose of the organization is to provide service to the community. With this we are looking to comply with the 4-H program, particularly its views of personal development.
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WVU Tech Conservative Political Committee
President: Kyle SaundersAdvisor: Andrea KentThe purpose of the WVU Tech Conservative Political Committee shall be to provide a productive and professional atmosphere to effectively contribute to the growth and influence of the conservative movement. The organization is also designed to develop and enhance students’ political abilities and leadership skills for prospective future endeavors. Meeting Times/Location: No less than bi-monthly - Exact times are TBD -
WVU Tech Film Club
President: Micah StacyAdvisor: Joshua PriceTo give students who love movies a place to meet to discuss and watch them.
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WVU Tech Gardening and Agricultural Club
President: Katie StanleyAdvisor: Dr. Matthew WilliamsConnect: FacebookMeeting Time/Location: Tuesdays at 12:25 PM in Life Sciences 200The purpose of this Club is to incorporate learning experiences and hands-on opportunities with diverse agricultural methods. Members are given the opportunity to create out- reach programs that will involve the community through volunteer work and by doing so, members shall aid in the beautification process of the WVU tech campus and the city of Beckley.
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Young Life
President: Cody Chrisman
Advisor: Michael WhiteMeeting Date/Time: Mondays at 7 PM in the Benedum Blue Room
Younglife is a nondenominational ministry focused on growing in community with one another. Younglife is open to people of all backgrounds, and we encourage any and all to join us. Our typical meetings include Bible studies, trivia nights, gym nights, and live music/club nights.
