Student Advisory Council

Do you have innovative ideas and thoughtful insight into how OTECH can improve their college experience and student achievement? Join the Student Advisory Council!

Why you should join

Strengthen Your Skills

Strengthen your leadership and teamwork skills and build your confidence.

Help Improve OTECH

Work with OTECH leaders to develop ideas that will improve technical education.

Free Tuition

Receive a full tuition waiver while you are an active, participating member.

Become a SAC Member

The purpose of the Ogden-Weber Technical College Student Advisory Council (SAC) is to gain valuable feedback from students and to provide leadership and service opportunities. Members of SAC will meet with college leaders to discuss how decisions made at the college affect students and provide feedback on critical issues impacting their experience and success.

Additional information

Membership Requirements

Apply or be nominated by an instructor, student support specialist, or college staff member
Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Maintain continuous enrollment
Maintain 80% attendance at all required SAC meetings
Commit to serve for a minimum of 4 months, but may serve for your entire program length
Consent to the use of their image by the College for promotional content
May not be a current or former employee of the OTECH, except for work-study students. Work-study students may serve on the SAC, but will not be paid for their time serving on the SAC.

Member Responsibilities and Duties

Provide feedback on the student experience and offer ideas on how to improve student success.
Advise the college on current and potential plans, policies, and processes related to students.
Assist in the planning of, and participate in, college activities and events
Demonstrate a good understanding of the college, the college’s mission, the college’s programs, and the college’s resources for students.
Serve as a representative of the college at special events throughout the year
Provide feedback on proposed changes in tuition and/or general fees
Attend President’s Cabinet, Board of Trustees, and other OTECH leadership functions at various intervals throughout the year
Build campus community by planning, promoting, and participating in college initiatives, activities, and events

Meetings

Meetings are 1 hour in length and occur on a biweekly rotation (dates and times to be determined by SAC members)
Council members are expected to attend each meeting, and absences must be communicated to the college advisor before the meeting.
Open sharing and collaboration are essential.
Council members are to respect differing views and treat each other professionally and courteously.
Additional meetings may be required.

Application Process

Applications and nominations are accepted year-round
Students who apply or are nominated for an open SAC position will be contacted by the college advisor shortly after receipt of application/nomination
Students nominated by an instructor, student support specialist, or college staff member for an open SAC position will be asked to review membership requirements and responsibilities before accepting or denying the position
If there are no open positions at the time of application/nomination, the application/nomination will be held and reviewed when a position becomes available

Hear it from our students

“OTECH prepares grads for our industry’s workforce by giving them the fundamentals of theory and hands-on experiences.”

Chris Jensen, Tech Support Supervisor, Autoliv

I had never cut hair in my life. But the barbering instructors were amazing and it was all hands-on training. Everyday I learned something new and made sure I mastered each skill.

Kenzey Hadley, Barbering

Graduating with my OTECH Graphic Design certificate before even finishing high school gave me an amazing head start

Diego Rojas-Otero, Business, Graphic Design

The students, hands down. Also, a HUGE shoutout to all my great co-workers. Great work climate from the administration down.

Mike Tolson, Industrial Automation Coordinator

Having our culinary arts for lunch! Love their food and for a good price and it is also helping them with their
future jobs. I also love how everyone that goes to OTECH or works for OTECH is one big happy family!

Kami Singleton, Nail Tech Instructor

With my OTECH certication in Web & Graphic Design, I was able to gain vast experience in the feld with customers all around the world. Now I’m back to pay it forward to the place that gave me the career I
always wanted! I started as a receptionist to learn more about the OTECH culture while a teaching
position opened up.

Monica Jenkins, Graphic Design Instructor

I love the ability to do my program remotely. I can do my online class work early in the morning, middle of the day, the evenings – I love it. I have monthly check in meetings and intro meetings at the beginning of every course to set me up for success. It’s fantastic for a remote program.

Reuth Kienow – Pharmacy Technician

The instructors help you so much. They all have different perspectives because they’ve been working and are so good at helping you learn skillsThey are so understanding and they want you to come to school..

Anastasia Herrera – Dental Assisting

I had a good experience here. I liked the dedication of the instructors. They really cared about you. You get free parking, tuition’s cheap, you can apply for scholarships and the chance of you getting them is high. It’s a great school.

Daniel – Practical Nursing

Now that my children have grown and left the nest, it’s my turn to go out into the world and have a career. And deciding to go to OTECH was a very easy decision. The classes are self-paced, up-to-date with what industry standard is. And whenever I need help, it’s personal and very one-on-one.

Kris Fowers – Computer Aided Design

All of the instructors really do care. They want you to succeed and they want to find what makes the best environment for your success.

Victoria Wood – Cosmetology

I’m going to school for free…working full-time helping my mom…money I’d pay for school goes back to my family.

Eduardo Hurtado – Barbering

Are you a student with ideas on how OTECH can improve your college experience? Then OTECH needs you!

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