The office of Student Life supports the mission of the College by providing student engagement opportunities that promote a positive learning environment. Student Life provides a forum for students to create and express themselves through involvement in clubs and organizations, campus programs, and leadership programs. Students are encouraged to engage in activities that will enhance their social and academic goals and promote civic responsibility.
A student must be in good standing with Albany Tech and have a validated student ID card for the current semester to participate in any of these activities.
For more information regarding ATC's student activities contact the Student Life Coordinator.
Alpha, Alpha, Alpha (Tri-Alpha)
Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) recognizes the academic excellence of first-generation college students. We provide a national community of support, mentorship and distinction for those who are the first in their families to pave the way. Open to all students and faculty and staff.
Ambassadors
Ambassadors are outstanding students from various programs and represent their particular programs within the community. Ambassadors assist with campus tours and special events, providing goodwill for the College.
The Ambassador Program assists students with leadership skills, work ethics, and communication skills. To become an ambassador, a student must be nominated by an ATC instructor and go through an interview process. Potential ambassadors must be enrolled in a diploma or associate degree program, have not completed more than 50 percent of their coursework, and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA)
Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA) is the largest business Career and Technical Student Organization in the world. Each year, FBLA helps members prepare for careers in business. FBLA is a non-profit national educational association of student members. FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. ATC’s FBLA collegiate chapter has an active, highly competitive membership with state and national winners.
Foundation Setters for Future Minds (FSFFM)
The Foundation Setters for Future Minds (FSFFM) organization promotes the professional development of Early Childhood Care & Education students and provides opportunities for interaction with the Early Childhood professional community and local community.
FSFFM specific objectives:
- To promote professional growth.
- To provide knowledge of the ECCE profession and its occupations.
- To provide programs on contemporary issues in early childhood education to members.
- To provide the opportunity to interact on a social and professional level with faculty, students, and the community during FSFFM activities.
- To provide an opportunity for participation in at least one community service event each semester supporting children and their families.
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is an honor organization for students enrolled in technical colleges. The purpose of NTHS is to promote service, leadership, honesty, career development and skilled workmanship; to reward student achievement; to encourage and assist student education and career goal-setting; to promote a stronger linkage between local technical colleges, business and industry; and to promote the image of technical education in America.
In order to become a member of ATC’s NTHS, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled at Albany Technical College
- Have completed two (2) consecutive semesters of course work, a minimum of 18 credit hours
- Have and maintain a 3.5 overall GPA
- Exemplify the personal qualities of an honor student: safety conscious, work well with others, dependable, trustworthy, responsible, and honest.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national non-profit organization serving teachers and high college and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. It was formerly known as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).
Skill and leadership competitions are important aspects of the SkillsUSA program. Regular club meetings are scheduled each month. Membership must be established prior to March in order to compete in the annual state and national competition.
Students Fellowship for Christians (SFC)
SFC promotes a sense of civic and professional responsibility while embracing the student with fellowship, prayer, and empowerment. SFC works within the Christian framework to encourage the students to achieve their goals at the college and in their community. SFC provides a Christian atmosphere for students to develop the competencies needed for their chosen occupational fields of study. Students Fellowship for Christians helps the student become competent, successful, confident, and self-disciplined. SFC also assists the student in determining the directions that impact their studies and lives. Student Fellowship for Christians is a non-denominational organization that is open to all students of the college.
Student Government Association (SGA)
SGA includes senators from all program areas. The purpose of the organization is to promote better relations between the students, faculty, and administration; to enhance the physical appearance of the college; to help promote the college and college-related functions; and to help the college in any way possible.
Each program chooses a representative and an alternate to attend SGA meetings. Students elected should have at least two semesters remaining before graduation. Officers for the Association are elected every fall semester.
Titan Alliance
The Titan Alliance's purpose is to promote the dissemination of engineering and scientific knowledge and to participate in activities related to engineering and robotics. The Titan Alliance holds meetings and activities that provide students an opportunity to gain experience in the world of engineering. The club focuses on activities that promote interest in engineering and robotics. Membership in Titan Alliance is open to students who are in good standing with the College and who are enrolled in full-time, part-time and dual-enrolled students.