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Student organizations and committees are a way for students to perform community outreach and explore career options. The Office of Student Services oversees all TTUHSC El Paso student organizations and interest groups. For more information regarding the application to establish a new organization, please visit https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/som/studentAffairs/supportorg.aspx or email the Office of Student Services at elp.studentservices@ttuhsc.edu.
TechEngage
TechEngage is a TTUHSC El Paso platform to see all current TTUHSC El Paso student organizations along with their events, meeting times, and members. All established organizations must create their organization profile on TechEngage in order to qualify for institutional funding.
Organizations & Committees
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), is a national dental honor society that was established in 1914 “to encourage and develop a spirit of emulation among students in dentistry, and to recognize in an appropriate manner those who shall distinguish themselves by a high grade of scholarship”. There are component chapters in every dental school in the U.S., and it is expected that the WLHSDM will form a chapter prior to the graduation of its inaugural class. New student inductees are commonly selected from among the top 8%-12% academically ranked students in each class.
Student Affairs Committee
The Student Affairs committee is a standing committee of the WLHSDM that includes faculty and students. The purpose of the committee is to review and recommend policies and programs that support student Affairs, campus life and the academic mission. Student representatives from each academic level serve until they graduate. Students are recommended to serve by the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
The Student Life Committee - Be Well, Do Well
The Student Life Committee (SLC) is an advisory committee to the Student Affairs Committee. Its major purpose is to organize student wellness activities that maximize student academic performance and provide positive lifestyle balance. Organized into three (3) subcommittees (Expressive Arts; Mind /Emotional / Lifestyle; and Physical/Stress Management), it is responsible for developing a calendar of student activities. These activities are run primarily by student volunteers but may also include interested outside individuals.
Students from all colleges will be included in the SLC. Each college will elect 1-2 student representatives per class year to serve on the SLC. This includes the Student from each college who currently serve on the Student Affairs Committee. Once elected as a student representative, that student can continue to serve on the committee during their 3rd and 4th year in medical or dental school. The SLC will elect a chairperson, but may have cochairs, a treasurer and a chairperson for each subcommittee. The term for these position will be for one year; however, a student can be reelected for additional terms at the discretion of the SLC. The SLC will have a faculty advisor who is a member of the Student Affairs Committee.
Other Organizations that exist within Dental Schools include but are not limited to:
National Organizations
Academy of General Dentistry Student Chapter (AGD)
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
American Academy of Women in Dentistry (AAWD)
American Association for Dental Research (AADR)
American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
American Student Dental Association (ASDA)
Asia Pacific Dental Student Association (APDSA)
Christian Dental Fellowship (CDF)
Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)
Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA)
Psi Omega Dental Fraternity
Student National Dental Association (SNDA)
Other Organizations
Active Minds
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
Community Action, Research, and Engaged Service
Collaboration Muslim Health Professional Society
Ortho Study
Club Oral
Surgery
Society
Pediatric Education Dental Society (PEDS)
Student Council
Student Organization Leadership
Council Student Wellness
Committee
Texas Association of Women Dentists (TAWD)
*Students who wish to hold office or leadership positions in student clubs, organizations, or committees or participate in dental educational opportunities, conferences, or meetings both inside and outside of the continental U.S. must be in good academic and professional standing at the time of participation. Approval must be received from the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
Current Student Organizations sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Global Health (DIGH):
Global & Border Health
Society Pride Alliance
Student Government Association (SGA) - Student Senate White Coats 4 Black Lives
For more information regarding an existing organization currently on campus, please reach out the Office of Student Services at elp.studentservices@ttuhsc.edu.
For more information regarding the various organizations prior to establishing the organization, please contact the WLHSDM Office of Student Affairs at HuntSDM.SA.ELP@ttuhsc.edu.
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