Clubs-Orgs-PP

3 STUDENT PARTICIPATION 1. 2. 3. It is the right of each eligible student to participate in college clubs, organizations, activities and events. In order to be eligible to participate, students must meet the following criteria, unless approved by the Director of Student Involvement: Member Eligibility Requirements Remain in both good judicial and academic standing. Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 Be enrolled in at least one (1) credit bearing course at the college. In order to serve as a club or organization officer, students must meet all of the above criteria for participation in clubs and students events, unless approved by the Director of Student Involvement: Club Officer Requirements 1. 2. Earn at least a 2.0 GPA during each semester they are in office. Attend all required officer training workshops hosted by Department of Student Involvement including, but not limited to: • Club Officer 101 Workshop • Title IX Sexual Assault Prevention Workshop Alumni and individuals not currently enrolled at the college are not eligible to participate in clubs, organizations or in the events sponsored by these organizations. Alumni interested in being active in the campus community may contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 914-606-6559 or email wcc. alumni@sunywcc.edu to learn of opportunities available to them. Alumni & Non-enrolled Individuals Clubs and o/Organizations often find themselves facing various challenges in achieving their goals and missions. As such, each club and organization is required to have a member of the faculty, staff or administration as their Advisor. Advisors of clubs are to: Serve as a resource in goal setting, decision making, event planning, etc. for student officers and members of the club. Help create environments of educational exploration and self-discovery, to help students attain personal growth and development in areas of leadership development, planning, and budget management. Advisors will also help students work toward mastery in the functional area supported in the club or organization’s mission. Ensure the club or organization remains in compliance with college, Faculty Student Association (FSA), and Student Government Association policies and guidelines. Exercise fiduciary responsibility to the club or organization, by: (a) approving Purchase Orders with the club or organization treasurer or designee to process authorized payments and (b) providing guidance to club members in spending allocated funds in their club budget. Advisors must be present at all meetings and events sponsored by the club or organization, either virtual or in-person. Attend all off-campus travel with the club or organization and serve as the official college representative. Promote and uphold the Student Code of Conduct. Roles & Responsibilities 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) CLUB AND ORGANIZATION ADVISORS At the start of each semester, all club and organization advisors are encouraged to attend the training meetings. All current club and organization policies and procedures as well as any changes or updates made will be reviewed. All new advisors are required to attend training. All returning advisors may be required to attend training as designated by the Department of Student Involvement. On-going support will be provided to club and organization advisors by the Department of Student Involvement. Monthly bulletins will be sent with important information and reminders for club and organizations advisors. Advisors should contact the staff in the Department of Student Involvement with questions or concerns pertaining to advising their groups. Training and Support 1) 2) 3) The selection and removal of a club advisor must adhere to a club’s constitution and must be communicated to the Department of Student Involvement and Student Government Association. General Advisor Policies 1)