Student Life and Development

A-B Tech's Department of Student Life & Development works to create a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative college community. The department provides opportunities for personal development and growth, leadership,  civic engagement and supports co-curriculum education outside the classroom.  Student Life & Development offers events and programming that provide enriching and transformative  experiences for students.

 Round Out Your Life with Student Life - Join Us!

For more information on how to get involved, please visit the Upcoming Events tab or contact:

Sufia Ikbal, Student Life Assistant
Phone: 828-398-7594
Email:  sufiaikbal@abtech.edu

Michele Hathcock, Director of Student Life and Development
Phone: 828-398-7203
Email:  mhathcock@abtech.edu

All student activities are financed through the activity fee paid by each day student.  This fee is currently used to provide the following resources, services and activities:

• Fall Festival
• Children’s Holiday Party
• Holiday Music Programs
• Earth Day Celebration
• Dean’s and President’s List Ceremony (2 per year)
• Academic Awards Ceremony
• Graduation - Reception
•  Veterans’ Day Refreshments and Gifts
• 15 Co-Curricular Clubs
• Co-Curricular Outings - class sponsored trips to museums and plays
• Co-Sponsor the PTK Induction Ceremony Reception
• New Student Orientation items
•  Wellness brochures in the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center
• Student Handbook Calendar publishing
• Student Government Association Services

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Your Suggestions Matter

 Student suggestions have impacted the college in following ways:

• The college now hosts wireless internet hotspots throughout campus
• The vending machines have less junk food and more healthier options
• The college built a covered bus shelter outside of the Simpson building
• More resources have been made available on the web site
• The college has installed more bike racks around the campus
• Designated client/patient parking in front of Rhododendron and Birch Buildings, so Dental Clinic and Spa Therapies clients will not have to look for parking

Do you have a comment or suggestion about how we can improve you experience at A-B Tech?  All students are invited to attend SGA meetings in the Simpson Lecture Hall. Dates are listed in the Student Handbook and Calendar.  A different discussion topic is brought to the table at each meeting.

You may drop comments, concerns, or questions you would like to voice off at the SGA office in the Coman Center.  You can also email them to sga@abtech.edu, or call the office at 828-398-7205.