Taking Part ~ Contribution ~ Commitment

The Student Senate

What is the Student Senate? The Student Senate is the student government organization at the Rockville campus. It represents the entire student body on many levels from organizing events to voicing student concerns to the college administration and state legislation.

What are their responsibilities?
The senate’s primary responsibilities include addressing common student issues and above all enhancing student life during your academic career at Montgomery College!

Why do I need to participate?
You have the opportunity to shape your student government! As a student on the Rockville Campus, it is your responsibility to make sure your suggestions, comments, feedback and concerns are heard and clearly communicated. The Student Senate offers you the opportunity to do so; your participation will make a difference towards making your voice heard.

How can you get involved and participate?
You can visit the Student Senate Office in Campus Center, Office of Student Life, room 011 or contact by phone at 240.567.7177 or email sga@montgomerycollege.edu Join the Student Senate!

Your Student Senate President for the 2008 ~ 2009 is Daniela Pila   
                       
Your Student Senate Vice-President for the 2008 ~ 2009 is Shoayl Vafai

The Student Senate is advised by Helen C. Brewer, Interim Associate Dean of Student Development.

The Montgomery Advocate

What is the Montgomery Advocate Student Newspaper?
The Montgomery Advocate Student Newspaper is a community focused student-run campus publication. It is exclusively staffed by MC students and offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience in:

• publication editing, writing, and research;
• technology, graphic design, layout, and photography;
• supervision and budget management;
• advertisement, and
• collaborating with others

If you are interested in contributing to the campus community, gaining media experience, improving your writing, developing effective networking skills, meeting new people, and enhancing your MC co-curricular education experience then get involved with the Advocate today!

The newspaper is published two times a month. For more information please contact the Advocate Editor at 240.567.7176, email editor.advocatemcr@gmail.com or visit the Advocate Office located in the Office of Student Life, Campus Center (CC), Room 008.

The Montgomery Advocate faculty advisor is Steve Thurston, part of the professional writing faculty.  He can be contacted at 240.567.7564 or Steve.thurston@montgomerycollege.edu.

Your Montgomery Advocate Editor-in-Chief is A.G. Akturk

Your Montgomery Advocate Associate Editor is Shoayl Vafai

Please visit the Advocate Blog at http://advocatemcr.googlepages.com/

Phi Theta Kappa

There is also an academic program hosted through the OSL and that is Phi Theta Kappa!

What is Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)? PTK is an International Honor Society of the Two-Year College. The Beta Lambda Alpha chapter of this national honor society was established in 1960."The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence."

o be eligible for membership in PTK:

1. must be currently enrolled at MC-R
2. having completed 15 credits of college level credits at MC (excluding developmental courses in EL, EN, RD and MA), and
3. have a GPA of 3.50 or greater

Once you’ve completed these qualifications the campus chapter will send you a letter of invitation.

Phi Theta Kappa membership gives you access to valuable benefits. For instance, your academic excellence will be:

• recognized with a Golden Key Membership Certificate, Identification Card, and Pin 
• notation of membership on your diploma and transcripts
• the privilege of wearing a regalia at graduation that identify you as a member of Phi Theta Kappa.
• letters of recommendation, and
• publication announcement about your induction into the society.

There are also scholarship benefits as well. The PTK Scholarship Directory lists up to $36 million in scholarship that is exclusive to Phi Theta Kappa members.

Your PTK officers for the 2008 ~ 2009 academic year are:

President is Amanda Burton                                                               Major: Psychology
Vice president of Community Service is Sheena Austria        Major: Education
Vice President of Public Relations is Emily Thron                 Major: Business
Vice President of Administration is Ellen Kolf                        Major: Film
Vice President of Communication is Jason Willard                Major: Accounting

Here is a statement from the PTK president:

"Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is a great way to get connected through community service events and social activities. It is a reward for all your hard work at this college. Many doors will now be open for you to succeed even further. PTK is a great way to enhance your resume, enhance your transfer applications and is a wonderful source for exclusive transfer scholarships."

Amanda Burton
PTK President, 2008 ~ 2009

For more information please contact The Phi Theta Kappa Co-Advisor, Sue Adler, Professor and Counselor, at 240.567.5086 or email sue.adler@montgomerycollege.edu, or Brian S. Baick, MS, CPA, Assistant Professor, Business and Economics, at 240.567.1761 or email brian.baick@montgomerycollege.edu.