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Southern Union is dedicated to the total development of the individual and provides The Student Government Association is receptive to the formation and support of a
many opportunities for student participation. Students bring to the campus a variety of variety of new clubs, activities, and organizations. Students interested in forming a new
interests as members of the academic community. Every student is urged to contemplate organization should submit the following items to the Student Life Coordinator:
participating in the clubs, organizations and activities of their preference. Club member-
ship will provide an opportunity for participation in campus life and will enable students to Requirements to develop a new organization:
make a real contribution to the college. All club projects are coordinated through the Student 1. Obtain the organizational form for new campus clubs and organizations from the Co-
Government Association (SGA). Any club wishing to sponsor a project of any nature must ordinator of Student Life. Provide the following information:
secure approval by the Dean of Students a minimum of two weeks in advance of the project • Official name of the organization
date. • Purpose of the organization
• List of proposed charter members
POLICIES FOR CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS • List of proposed officers
1. Only students who are currently enrolled have voting rights regarding membership, • Statement of when, where, and how often the meeting will occur
policies and actions of student clubs and organizations. • Name of faculty/staff advisor with a statement indicating their desire to serve as
2. Faculty advisors/sponsors are required for each organization. The advisors must be advisor for the organization
on-campus and present at all regular and special meetings of the organization or at any • Constitution and bylaws (including acknowledging that the organization is subject
segment or committee meeting of the organization. With the exception of the SGA and to the College rules, regulations and policies and an anti-hazing statement)
The Southerner, advisors may be chosen by the student organizations with the approval • Source of Revenue
of the Dean of Students.
3. Student organizations are required to register their organization in the Fall of each 2. All organizations shall be voted on by the SGA. The SGA president will make a rec-
academic year (registration documentation is available from the Coordinator of Student ommendation to the Dean of Students regarding approval or denial of the request for Handbook Student
Life), submit a statement of purpose, criteria for membership, a copy of the constitu- formal recognition. The Dean of Students will notify the SGA president, in writing, of
tion and by laws, and a current list of officers and sources of revenue (if required for the decision.
operation).
4. Meeting dates and times of student clubs and organizations must be submitted each TENURE OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
term to the Coordinator of Student Life for recognition on the official school calendar
of activities. Once recognized, a student organization must meet the following criteria to continue
5. Campus organizations shall be open to all eligible students without respect to race, official recognition.
religion, creed, disability, national origin, or gender. 1. The club/organization must submit a report and complete the group registration form
6. All clubs and organizations must conform to the laws and policies of the State of Ala- annually to the SGA, and to the Student Life Coordinator.
bama, the State Board of Education, Southern Union State Community College, and 2. The report must demonstrate how the organization has continued to fulfill the original
the Student Government Association. purposes and goals established by their charter, constitution, and bylaws.
6. No club or organization shall interfere or support interference with the regular academic 3. The SGA can recommend to the Dean of Students whether a particular student organi-
pursuit of any student by causing or encouraging non-attendance at classes or college zation should be (a) continued in good standing, (b) continued on probationary status
activities without prior consent of proper college officials or by any action that might for a specified period of time, (c) reorganized, or (d) disbanded.
cause disruption to a student, instructor, or college activity. 4. The officers of the organization will be advised of the final decision and the SGA’s
7. All fund raising activities must be approved, in advance, by the respective Dean (Ac- recommendations. Any inactive student organization that wishes to reapply must follow
ademics, Health Sciences, or Technical). Fund raising is allowed by organizations the steps previously outlined.
officially recognized by the College. The senior officer of the organization should
submit a written request to conduct fund raising activities. POLICIES GOVERNING SOCIAL EVENTS
8. Clubs and Organizations are required to comply with the following:
a. Annual organization registration 1. Clubs and Organizations sponsoring an event will be responsible for misconduct by
b. Host one campus activity its members and guests. Only Southern Union State Community College students and
c. Host one community activity invited guests will be admitted to events.
2. Sponsoring organizations are required to make necessary arrangements for physical
needs.