The major purpose and objectives of a student club/organization are placed into four general categories: Academic, Special Interest, Club Sports, and Honor, Leadership & Recognition.
v Each student club/organization must first identify its primary priorities and goals based on the mission and the needs of membership; a wide range of possible action is available thereafter.
Many clubs express a specific academic or professional interest and are, therefore, directly related to the purpose of the college. Other organizations function to relate the student body and the college to the larger community of which the college is a part. Those would include, for example, religious organizations and service clubs. There are also organizations which promote recreational activities and athletics. Leadership development of club members in a particular profession or interest area may also be a primary focus.
v Academic: Activities and membership emphasizes on a particular academic area, college course of study or curriculum. Due to the Nature of some academic clubs, the rules of attendance at SLA meetings may be waived. However, other ways of participation will be discussed.
v Special Interest: Activities and membership emphasizes on a particular special interest such as a culture, a social issue or concern, political or philosophical ideas.
v Club Sports: Sports-related clubs that emphasizes some type of physical activity in which the members compete.
v Leadership and Professional Development: Activities and service focus on leadership and professional development of members, and may be related to particular profession or interest area.
1. To provide special learning experiences and opportunities for students through speakers, films, debates, discussions, seminars, etc.
2. To complement classroom learning by making known available opportunities for study within a given major outside the classroom.
3. Research and make known vocational opportunities to majors, and providing information about postgraduate and professional schools and programs.
4. Acquaint the student fully with college procedures, requirements, problems and developments.
5. Engage members in Leadership Sinclair presentations and institutes to promote student leadership development training.
6. Provide student input into college-wide decision-making processes though input to administrators and placement of students on college committees.
7. Provide meaningful interactions between faculty, staff and students.
8. Make the College a more meaningful experience for all students.
Academic: Students belonging to academic clubs are usually involved in other activities that don’t allow them time to participate in the normal Student Leadership Association meetings as required. In order to fulfill the commitment to participate in Student Leadership Association the academic clubs may fulfill their responsibilities in other ways. It is the responsibility of the club to designate a member to meet with the SLA specialist to fulfill this requirement. Members of clubs should attend the SLA meetings to develop a plan to participate in at least one of the major Student Leadership Association campus events for examples: Fall Fest, Winter Fest, Spring Fling and/or another major campus event in conjunction with assisting with the promotion where students can participate.
All Special Interest, Club Sports, and Leadership and Professional Development clubs must have a representative present at every SLA meeting.
v Student clubs are encouraged to collaborate with other student clubs/ organizations to provide events and programs that enhance cultural awareness, improve personal and academic skills, leadership skills, and learn team skills regardless of achievement level.
v Student clubs/organizations are encouraged to participate in vocational-career programs pertinent to a given major, including career placement information and a listing of current job opportunities.
v Student clubs/organizations are strongly encouraged to organize and participate in activities and programs outside the classroom containing opportunities for special learning related to their academic pursuits. These could include, but are not limited to, films, speakers, debates, discussion forums, slide shows, poetry readings, plays, seminars, etc.
v Develop a composition of student/organization member’s biographies describing leadership skills and educational background to introduce the members of the club.
CLUB ACKNOWLEGEMENT PROCESS:
Organizations seeking acknowledgement status must have:
v At least (4) active officers and (1) SLA Representative. All Officers must be active Sinclair Community College Students.
v A full-time or part-time faculty or staff member as an advisor
v All clubs must have at least ten (10) active Sinclair Community College members.
v All proper paperwork on file with the Student Leadership Development Office by appropriate deadlines.
v A constitution stating mission and goals of organization housed in the Student Leadership Development Office.
v The renewal packet consists of the Continuance of Status Form and the Chartered Club/Organization Account Agreement Form turned in by the last day of November of each year before 5:00 pm.
v All clubs must have a representative from their club to attend all SLA meetings. If this requirement is not met the club’s allocated funding may be jeopardized.
v If you club is an academic club the members must attend meetings or work with the Student Leadership Development Specialist on an alternative requirement.
v All monies collected by clubs and organizations must be deposited into the Sinclair Community College assigned organizational account. This account is maintained in the Student Leadership Development Office. Please contact the Student Leadership Development at 512-2509 before dropping off any deposits to make sure the SLA Specialist/Advisor is available to accept the funds.
Organizations that are recognized by the Student Leadership Development Office are registered and can enjoy the following benefits:
v Use of the Sinclair Community College logo.
v Participate in large events on campus such as Welcome Week, Safety Expo, Winter Fest and Spring Fling and other campus events.
v Reserving the Leadership Development Center and conference room for meetings and events.
v Personal organization link on website.
v Recognition on the Student Leadership Development Website.
v Financial resources: purchase orders, campus account and consulting assistance.
v Leadership training.
- To provide special learning experiences and opportunities for students through speakers, films, debates, discussions, seminars, etc.
- To complement classroom learning by making known available opportunities for study with a given major outside the classroom.
- Research and make known vocational opportunities to majors, and providing information about postgraduate and professional schools and programs.
- Acquaint the student fully with college procedures, requirements, problems and developments.
- Engage members in Leadership Sinclair presentations and institutes to promote student leadership development training.
- Provide student input into college-wide decision-making processes though input to administrators and placement of students on college committees.
- Provide meaningful interactions between faculty, staff and students.
- Make college a more meaningful experience for all students.
