Organizations
O’More Ambassadors
The O’More Ambassadors assist the Admissions Office in the recruiting process. Members of this group develop an ongoing contact and peer relationship with a predetermined group of students. Members will also assist by representing the student body at various O’More functions, such as Board meetings, recruitment functions and other public relations activities.
If you are interested in becoming an O’More Ambassador, please contact Melinda Dabbs at mdabbs@omorecollege.edu.
ASID Student Chapter
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is a non - profit professional society representing interior designers and the interior design community. ASID is a resource for knowledge sharing, advocacy for the interior designer’s right - to - practice, professional education and expansion of interior design markets. Membership in the student chapter enables students to participate in numerous programs, regional and national conferences, and to meet professional designers from the local association, state chapter and other student chapters.
If you are interested in becoming involved in the O’More ASID chapter, please contact David Koellein at dkoellein@omorecollege.edu.
IIDA Student Chapter
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational association with forums and chapters around the world. IIDA strives to cultivate visionary and talented designers, elevate the profession, and lead the way for the next generation of design innovators. Membership in the student chapter offers leadership opportunities, access to professional advisors, and invitations to industry events.
If you are interested in becoming involved in the O’More ASID chapter, please contact David Koellein at dkoellein@omorecollege.edu.
Fashion Design
The Fashion Design organization, under the supervision of a faculty member, furthers students’ knowledge in the fashion industry. They participate in regional and national competitions, plan trips to fashion markets, network with leaders in the industry and volunteer time within the community.
If you are interested in becoming involved in this organization, please contact Jamie Atlas at jamieatlas@omorecollege.edu.
AIGA O’More
The purpose of AIGA O’More is to involve Visual Communications students in a more prominent role with the local design community. AIGA creates a community of its own to help students build leadership skills that will become valuable as they move into the professional world.
AIGA’s mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool, and vital cultural force. Founded in 1914, AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design.
If you are If you are interested in becoming involved in this chapter, please contact Josh Lomelino at jlomelino@omorecollege.edu.
O’More Student Government Association
The O’More Student Government Association (SGA) is comprised of four officers and six departmental representatives. Officers include: the SGA President, SGA President - Elect, SGA Secretary and SGA Treasurer. All meetings are open to the entire student body.
The mission of the SGA is to:
- Fairly represent the student body in academic and social matters;
- Improve the quality of campus life;
- Promote interaction between departments;
- Promote O’More College of Design in a positive light;
- Promote and enforce the student body honor code;
- Provide a liaison between the students and the faculty and administration; and
- Provide students with the means of representation in campus disputes, problems, and processes.
If you are interested in becoming involved in this chapter, please contact Shari Fox at sfox@omorecollege.edu.
Hilliard Institute
The Hilliard Institute offers innovative methodologies for academic research and a holistic approach to teaching and learning, and also provides a variety of campus social clubs. Its philosophy is based on the principles of sensory stimulation and exploration as the most meaningful foundation for learned skills and knowledge.
The clubs include:
- O’More Book Club
- The President’s Best of – Men’s Society
- Summer Travel Club
- Departmental Clubs
- O’More-Irish Society
- O’More Supper Club
- O’More English Society
- O’More Transcendentalist Society
