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3. Any College organization planning a social event should request an approval form from The association is specifically authorized and governed by a duly ratified constitution.
the Coordinator of Student Life at least two weeks before the date of the activity. The The constitution describes fully the limit and scope of Student Government Association
form should be signed by the advisor, and reviewed by the Dean of Students. Approved responsibilities and procedures. Students should become familiar with the constitution.
requests will be kept on file in the Dean of Students’ office. The SGA consists of three units that work together for stated purposes.
4. Social events must conclude by 12:00 midnight. The Executive Branch is made up of a president, vice-president, and a secretary-trea-
5. The College does not, under any conditions, approve the use of alcoholic beverages surer, each with at least one year of credit at Southern Union and a cumulative average of
or illegal drugs. Public display of or the use of alcoholic beverages or drugs in any 2.25. These officers are elected during spring semester of the year prior to service, and their
areas of any campus is prohibited.
6. The Club’s/Organization’s members and advisor(s) sponsoring the activity must be primary responsibility is to coordinate the business of the organization.
present for the duration of the event. The Legislative Branch is composed of senators and representatives. Senators are
7. Hazing is prohibited at Southern Union State Community College. Hazing is any ac- sophomores who must have a 2.0 GPA and who are elected from the five geographical areas
tion taken or situation created, whether on or off college premises, to produce mental of Clay-Cleburne, Randolph, Tallapoosa-Lee, Chambers, and Russell-Macon Counties, from
or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule to any person. Such the residence halls, and from Valley and Opelika Campuses. Representatives are elected by
activities and situations include paddling in any form, scavenger hunts, road trips, ex- petition in the fall prior to the year of service. The responsibility of the legislative branch is
cessive fatigue, deprivation of normal sleep, engaging in public stunts and buffoonery, the development of goals, projects, and programs for the SGA and the approval of proposals
morally degrading or humiliating activities, and other activities which are not consistent from other college organizations.
with fraternal law, ritual or policy, or the regulations and policies of Southern Union The Judicial Branch is appointed by the total group and exists to rule upon all matters
State Community College. No club shall allow any of its members or other persons as concerns their constitutionality.
to participate in any hazing ceremony, activity, or practice. It is also against Alabama
law to participate or allow participation in any form of hazing. The Association of Radiologic Students
The primary goal of The Association of Radiologic Students is to promote the progression
UNAUTHORIZED STUDENT GROUP GATHERINGS of Radiologic Technology, through the sharing of ideas and information. Through attendance Handbook Student
at regularly announced meetings and other continuing education seminars, members have
1. Any and all students and/or persons participating on campus in unauthorized group a means of defining their role as an integral member of the health care team.
meetings which create a disturbance, cause destruction of college or personal property, Alpha Beta Gamma is a National Honor Society honoring qualified radiography students,
or bring discredit to the College, shall be subject to disciplinary action and possibly faculty, diagnostic and therapeutic technologists, radiologists, and others who have made
civil action. an outstanding contribution to the Radiologic Sciences profession.
2. Participants are defined as those persons actively engaged in the action and those
drawn to the scene, out of curiosity, as spectators. Any students who can be identified Circle K
personally by College officials and/or through photographs taken at the scene of the Circle K, organized in 1958, is the college organization of Kiwanis International. It is
disturbance are also defined as participants. sponsored by the Wadley Kiwanis Club, and membership is open to both male and female
students who desire to participate in public service. The club is service oriented and spon-
USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES sors projects aimed at improving the quality of life; i.e., disadvantaged youth, pollution, the
For Student Group Gatherings communication gap, and racial understanding.

Only officially recognized student organizations are permitted to use college facilities. Global Environmental Organization of Students
The request should contain the signature of the organization’s advisor. Also, the organiza- The Global Environmental Organization of Students (GEOS) began in 1971 as the
tion is required to notify the Chief of Police in advance of the event. Environmental Study Club. Also known as the Environmental Awareness Club, it was reor-
ganized as GEOS in 1993 to promote interest in and awareness of environmental science and
CLUBS/ ORGANIZATIONS technology issues in local, state, national, and international communities. Activities include
Student Government Association field trips, Arbor Day celebrations, fund raisers, guest speakers, and active communication
The Student Government Association of Southern Union State Community College among members. Membership is open to all students.
exists to stimulate and develop school spirit, to encourage and maintain participation in
school activities, to foster a spirit of cooperation among the faculty and student body, and Interclub Council
to recommend suggestions and means to better serve the students. This elected body is the This board consists of club/organization presidents and the Student Life Coordinator.
students’ official voice in affairs of the college. Students are urged to understand its purpose, The ICB seeks to provide communication and promote cooperation among all clubs and
to use their voices wisely in its regard, and to seek to become a part of the association. activities. The goal is to strengthen all organizations. The president of the SGA serves as
Interclub Council president.