Your opportunities for involvement at ±«Óãtv are truly endless. If you don’t see the activity you’d like to participate in, explore starting a new student organization. Registration for new organizations occurs in the beginning of the fall semester after the Involvement Fair is completed.
Step One
Exploring Options & Identifying Advising Department
In proposing a new student organization, first determine if a similar organization already exists by visiting and asking your peers. If one does exist, reach out to the leaders of the organization to learn how to get involved. If your group concept does not already exist, you must determine which of the advising departments' missions best aligns with your idea. These advising departments are as follows:
- ALANA Cultural Center
- Office of Student Involvement (OSI)
- Center for Outreach, Volunteerism, and Education (COVE)
- LGBTQ+ Initiatives
- Fraternity and Sorority Advising
- Office of the Chaplains
These are some departments that have Sponsored Student Organizations
- Division of Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics (PERA)
- Haven
General Criteria
- The organization must be open to any ±«Óãtv Student who wishes to participate;
- The organization must be beneficial and necessary to the enrichment of the ±«Óãtv community;
- The organization must fill a unique niche within the ±«Óãtv community;
- The organization must be sustainable over time
The organization must answer the following questions as a part of their recognition application:
- How is your organization beneficial to the campus community?
- How does your organization foster personal growth and the development of professional competencies that members may use while at ±«Óãtv and beyond?
- How does OSI recognition aid your organization in accomplishing its individual mission?
The organization must develop and present an action plan to fulfill the four phases of the Max Shacknai COVE philosophy
- Direct Service.
- Campus Impact.
- Student Growth.
- Social Change.
The organization must develop and present an action plan to fulfill the five tenets of the chaplaincy philosophy:
- Worship/Prayer.
- Service.
- Fellowship.
- Education.
- Interfaith Cooperation.
The organization must align with the Queering Belonging Formula that includes:
- Leadership
- Allyship
- Aspiration
The organization must develop and present an action plan to fulfill the five tenets of cultural center:
- Community building
- A commitment to social justice
- Celebrating the unique cultures and histories of our students, staff, and faculty
- Helping students feel empowered to take ownership of their lives
- Peer education and engagement