Academic Catalog - Student Life
Otero Student Government
Associated Student Government
The student body of Otero College is represented by an Associated Student Government (ASG), presided over by the student body president. The ASG considers and makes recommendations regarding student affairs and the disbursement of student activity fees. The ASG is responsible for working with the Director of Student Housing and/or those others responsible for the supervision of activities in coordinating and promoting student activities. ASG promotes activities for the entire student body attending Otero College.
The ASG membership is composed of the executive committee: president, vice-president, secretary, SSAC Representative, and Student Representative. There are five (5) elected or appointed senators from the freshman class and five (5) elected or appointed senators from the sophomore class. Representatives of all recognized organizations on campus are included.
Publications
The Rattler Rumor
The Rattler Rumor is a weekly publication that is produced by the Enrollment Management Department. The publication highlights the current week’s activities across campus and is distributed to multiple public places on campus, in addition to being emailed to all students and all employees. The Rattler Rumor is distributed free to all students and staff.
Digital Signage
Digital Signs across campus provide weekly information that highlights and promotes the current week’s activities across campus. Contact:
Chinook
Chinook is a publication of writing and art. Otero students, faculty, staff, and community members can contribute original art, poetry, and prose ranging from personal essays to short stories. The magazine is compiled, coordinated, laid out, and printed under the direction of an appointed student editor. Chinook is published during spring semester.
Student Organizations
Otero Clubs & Activities
Art Club
Activities for the Art Club include trips to the Denver Art Museum, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, volunteering with the Otero Arts Festival in the spring, and hosting an Otero Student Art Show in the spring.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
This club is a non-denominational organization which provides an opportunity for fellowship, Bible studies, and prayer. This organization meets generally once each week during fall and spring semesters.
Gaming Club
This club is dedicated to all varieties of table top games. Meeting times vary from semester to semester.
Chess Club
The Otero Chess club meets once a week during the fall and spring semesters. Students can expect to play casual games as well as timed games and learn the fundamentals of Chess. Tournaments are held regularly throughout the year.
Club Cosmetology
The Cosmetology Career Academy student organization enables Cosmetologists, Hairstylists, Nail Technicians, and Estheticians to participate in a professional student organization. The organization is based on competencies that business and industry representatives have deemed critical to job success. Membership is open to all students attending the Cosmetology Career Academy.
Queer Collective
The Queer Collective provides support and a safe place for the LBGTQIA+ community at Otero. The collective works to support positive relationships between the LBGTQIA+ community and the general public to develop and maintain a sense of safety and acceptance for all students.
Non-Traditional Students Organization
The Non-Traditional Students Organization’s mission is to encourage, support, and respond to the unique needs and responsibilities of all non-traditional students contributing to the successful completion of their educational goals. Membership is open to any non-traditional student (i.e., returning, married, parenting, career change, and transitional).
Otero Players
Students with a desire to participate in stage productions are welcome to join the Otero Players. All participants gain experience in performance and aspects of technical production. Emphasis is placed on presenting a varied program of drama, music, and dance to the campus and community.
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is a national honor society of two-year colleges. The Otero Delta Rho chapter offers qualified students support from fellow scholars of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, economic levels and fields of study, as well as opportunities for scholarships. To be eligible for membership, a student must be enrolled at Otero, must have completed at least 12 semester hours of course work leading to a recognized transfer degree, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, and have earned a minimum of 3.5 GPA for the previous semester.
Student Nurses’ Association
This organization acquaints the student nurse to the professional responsibilities of nursing, providing opportunities for leadership, and growth through collegial relationships. Membership is open to all students admitted to the nursing program.
Teacher Candidate Community (TCC)
The Teacher Candidate Community is made up of interested student teacher candidates enrolled in the T-PREP at Otero Program. Students gather on a regular basis to discuss current trends in education and support other teacher candidates in the program. They serve as a community outreach program to assist and encourage other individuals considering teaching careers and/or T-PREP program.