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Student Government Association
(SGA)
– The SGA is a student-oriented service
organization. The purposes of the SGA are to serve as a liaison for communication between
the students of Darton State College and the faculty and administration; to serve in an
advisory capacity to the Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs; and to be
the official voice of the students of Darton State College.
B. STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM
The Student Success Program is located on the first floor of the Student Center, C-103.
Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or after 5:00 p.m. by
appointment. The Student Success Program is designed to help students develop ways to
be successful and can assist students in setting goals, managing time, exploring campus
resources, communicating more effectively, improving study skills, enhancing test taking
strategies, and developing career/educational plans. Other ways the Student Success
Program can assist students include:
Personal Counseling-
Darton State College students may seek short-term
personal counseling from qualified counselors for any academic/nonacademic
problem that is interfering with their ability to achieve academic success.
Academic Advising-
Students who have undecided plans of study receive
academic advising from a success advisor. Advising sessions consist of exploring
various plans of study, introducing the student to the Career Center, developing
an educational plan, and suggesting strategies to improve the student’s overall
academic success. Success advisors also give special attention and support to
new students, readmitted students, at-risk students, students taking foundations
and support classes, and students who are considering a plan of study change.
Advising sessions consist of designing a schedule, registering for classes,
introducing the student to the Student Success Program, and making appropriate
referrals to improve the student’s overall academic success.
Student Success Workshops-
Student Success Workshops are developed to
help students improve their academic skills. Topics include enhancing study and
test taking strategies, visualizing goals, building self-esteem, resolving conflicts,
exploring careers, resume writing, and managing test and math anxiety.
Orientation Program-
Prior to each semester, new students are invited to attend
an Orientation Program. Information is provided to help students prepare for
college. Student survival skills, student services, and college activities are
highlighted. Students may register for classes after the completion of the
Orientation Program.
C. CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Career Development Center (CDC) is located in the Student Center, C-103. It is
open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and after 5:00 p.m.by appointment for
evening students. The Center is designed to aid students in making fundamental decisions
about the uses of education in their careers and life goals. The advisors provide students
with interest and personality inventories, individual advising sessions, computer systems,
and “mini courses” on topics ranging from resume writing to job interview skills. The CDC
further provides assistance in selection and planning of career paths, choice of plans of study,
development and improvement of communication and job search skills, and discovery of up-
to-date career/occupational information. As an educational support system, the Center
furnishes the community and prospective and currently enrolled students with a variety of
resources for achieving career goals.
The center maintains a library with career information on the nature of the work, entry-
level requirements, future job trends, salary ranges, and prospects for advancement in more
than 5,000 career areas. Information on all aspects of student life, transfer procedures,
admissions requirements, financial aid, costs, and programs of study for all four-year colleges
in the state of Georgia and many colleges nationwide is available to assist students who want
to transfer to senior colleges.