1. Applications for Recognition
The Committee reviewed the revised constitution of the UMBC Coptic Club and recommended it for recognition as a funded, religious/spirituality organization.
The Committee reviewed the constitutions of Game Developers Club & Bethel Campus Fellowship and is requesting clarification on some of the language in the documents.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Friday, November 21
1. Applications for Recognition
The Committee reviewed the revised constitution of Delta Phi Omega and recommended it for recognition as a restricted funded, Greek organization.
The Committee reviewed the Golf Club constitution (a revised version of the original) and recommended it for recognition as a funded, hobby organization.
The Committee reviewed the revised constitution of Delta Phi Omega and recommended it for recognition as a restricted funded, Greek organization.
The Committee reviewed the Golf Club constitution (a revised version of the original) and recommended it for recognition as a funded, hobby organization.
Friday, November 14, 2008
1. Applications for Recognition
The committee reviewed the constitutions of Delta Phi Omega and the UMBC Flying Retrievers Sky Diving Team.
The committee asked for revisions to the Delta Phi Omega constitution and planned to meet with them the following week.
The committee determined that the Flying Retrievers Sky Diving Team met the definition of a sport club and advised Jason Hamm, President of the organization, to seek recognition from the Athletics Department as a sport club.
The committee reviewed the constitutions of Delta Phi Omega and the UMBC Flying Retrievers Sky Diving Team.
The committee asked for revisions to the Delta Phi Omega constitution and planned to meet with them the following week.
The committee determined that the Flying Retrievers Sky Diving Team met the definition of a sport club and advised Jason Hamm, President of the organization, to seek recognition from the Athletics Department as a sport club.
Friday, October 31 & Friday, November 7
1. Applications for Recognition
On October 31, the Student Organizations Committee reviewed ADAA's constitutions for recognition and requested revisions to clarify some of the articles in these documents.
On November 7, the committee reviewed the Gender and W omen's Studies Council of Majors and the Erickson School Council of Majors constitutions and requested revisions to clarify some of the articles in these documents.
2. Request for Name Change
On October 31, Rock for Life student organization submitted a revised constitution requesting a name change to become Students for Life. The committee reviewed this constitution and requested revisions to clarify some of the articles in these documents.
On October 31, the Student Organizations Committee reviewed ADAA's constitutions for recognition and requested revisions to clarify some of the articles in these documents.
On November 7, the committee reviewed the Gender and W omen's Studies Council of Majors and the Erickson School Council of Majors constitutions and requested revisions to clarify some of the articles in these documents.
2. Request for Name Change
On October 31, Rock for Life student organization submitted a revised constitution requesting a name change to become Students for Life. The committee reviewed this constitution and requested revisions to clarify some of the articles in these documents.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
1. Applications for Recognition
The Committee reviewed the constitutions of Campus Crusade for Christ (funded, spirituality), and Engineers Without Borders (funded, service/social action) and recommended these student groups for recognition to the Acting Director of Student Life.
The Committee also reviewed revised constitutions of ADAA (a dance group) and Beats of Steel (a steel band group) and requested clarification/revisions on some of the language in these constitutions.
The Committee reviewed the constitutions of Campus Crusade for Christ (funded, spirituality), and Engineers Without Borders (funded, service/social action) and recommended these student groups for recognition to the Acting Director of Student Life.
The Committee also reviewed revised constitutions of ADAA (a dance group) and Beats of Steel (a steel band group) and requested clarification/revisions on some of the language in these constitutions.
Friday, October 17, 2008
1. Applications for Recognition
The Committee reviewed the constitutions of ROCK, The Green Element, International Club, Unite for Sight, and Pi Sigma Alpha and recommended these student groups for recognition to the Acting Director of Student Life.
The Committee also reviewed the constitutions of Coptic Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, ADAA, and Beats of Steel and requested revisions to clarify some of the articles in these documents.
The Committee reviewed the constitutions of ROCK, The Green Element, International Club, Unite for Sight, and Pi Sigma Alpha and recommended these student groups for recognition to the Acting Director of Student Life.
The Committee also reviewed the constitutions of Coptic Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, ADAA, and Beats of Steel and requested revisions to clarify some of the articles in these documents.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
1. Applications for recognition
The Committee reviewed revised editions of the UMBC Running Club's and 24 Form Yang Stylte Taichi Club's constitutions and recommended these two organizations for recognition to the Acting Director of Student Life.
The committee also reviewed the constitution of the Flaming Chalices. This organization was also recommended for recognition to the Acting Director of Student Life.
2. Business
In an effort to get student groups who have submitted materials for recognition through the process faster, the Committee determined that it would be helpful to have someone review the constitutions on a preliminary basis, provide feedback to the student group on the constitution, and ask for a revised copy to bring to the Committee meetings.
The Committee reviewed revised editions of the UMBC Running Club's and 24 Form Yang Stylte Taichi Club's constitutions and recommended these two organizations for recognition to the Acting Director of Student Life.
The committee also reviewed the constitution of the Flaming Chalices. This organization was also recommended for recognition to the Acting Director of Student Life.
2. Business
In an effort to get student groups who have submitted materials for recognition through the process faster, the Committee determined that it would be helpful to have someone review the constitutions on a preliminary basis, provide feedback to the student group on the constitution, and ask for a revised copy to bring to the Committee meetings.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
- Update on Recommendation to Revoke Recognition:
The Student Organizations Committee voted to withdraw its previous recommendation to revoke recognition of the Army ROTC and the Sailing Club as they completed their registration prior to the final approval of the revocation of recognition. These organizations are fully recognized for the Fall 2008 semester. Also, the Political Economy Club should have been on the list to have recognition revoked. - Applications for Recognition
The Student Organizations Committee reviewed the constitutions of three organizations seeking recognition; it requested clarification on some of the language in the UMBC Running Club and the Twenty Four Form Yang Style Taichi Club constitutions and recommended Pakistani Student Association (PakSA) for recognition.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Friday, September 26
1. Revocation of student organizations' recognition.
Erica Johnson, Coordinator for Student Organizations and Involvement, provided a list of student organizations that are out of compliance with the requirement to submit a registration form (24 undergraduate organizations and 5 graduate organizations) or the 5-member rule (2 organizations) despite repeated warnings and the announcement of September 15th as the deadline to correct these problems. Of these organizations, 1 is in the Greek Life category (which is subject to slightly different rules) and has reached the end of its probation period for being out of compliance with the 5-member rule.
By unanimous consent of the members present, in accordance with the SGA's Student Organizations Policy, the Committee formally recommended revoking UMBC recognition from the non-complying organizations.
Furthermore, two (2) additional Greek organizations (subject to slightly different rules) are not compliant with the 5-member rule. Thus, by unanimous consent of the members present, in accordance with the SGA's Student Organizations Policy, the Committee formally recommended these organizations be placed on a probation period until February 15, at the end of which they must be compliant with the 5-member rule.
This recommendation is being delivered via e-mail to Lee Calizo, Acting Director of Student Life, who will make the final decision on revocation.
The 31 organizations for which the Committee recommends revocation of UMBC recognition are:
The 2 organizations for which the Committee recommends a probationary period are:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Lambda Theta Alpha
*Please note that Caribbean American Student Association, CASA, has already submitted a completed application seeking re-recognition.
2. Applications for Recognition
The Committee considered new applications for recognition from the Bethel Campus Ministry. Two representatives from this organization attended the meeting, responded to questions about their Constitution and received suggestions from the Committee. The group will resubmit their Constitution with amendments based on the discussion.
Erica Johnson, Coordinator for Student Organizations and Involvement, provided a list of student organizations that are out of compliance with the requirement to submit a registration form (24 undergraduate organizations and 5 graduate organizations) or the 5-member rule (2 organizations) despite repeated warnings and the announcement of September 15th as the deadline to correct these problems. Of these organizations, 1 is in the Greek Life category (which is subject to slightly different rules) and has reached the end of its probation period for being out of compliance with the 5-member rule.
By unanimous consent of the members present, in accordance with the SGA's Student Organizations Policy, the Committee formally recommended revoking UMBC recognition from the non-complying organizations.
Furthermore, two (2) additional Greek organizations (subject to slightly different rules) are not compliant with the 5-member rule. Thus, by unanimous consent of the members present, in accordance with the SGA's Student Organizations Policy, the Committee formally recommended these organizations be placed on a probation period until February 15, at the end of which they must be compliant with the 5-member rule.
This recommendation is being delivered via e-mail to Lee Calizo, Acting Director of Student Life, who will make the final decision on revocation.
The 31 organizations for which the Committee recommends revocation of UMBC recognition are:
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. |
| American Institute of Graphic Arts |
| Army ROTC |
| Association for India's Development |
| Black Graduate Student Association |
| Board of Underrepresented Students |
| Bowling Club |
| Campus Climate Initiative |
| Caribbean American Student Association* |
| Drivers Club |
| Emergency Medical Services |
| Engineers without Borders |
| English Council of Majors |
| Fellowship under God's Influence |
| Fishing Club |
| Hapkido Club |
| Migraine Help Club |
| Mock Trial |
| Natural Path Meditation Club |
| Ninhonbu |
| Organic Chemistry Committee |
| Phi Alpha Honor Society of Social Work |
| Phi Kappa Phi Student Org |
| Public Health Alliance |
| PUSH America |
| Sigma Pi Sigma |
| SPIE Graduate Organization |
| Spin @ UMBC |
| Taiwan Student Association Graduate Student Org |
| Yoga & Meditation Society |
| Sailing Club |
The 2 organizations for which the Committee recommends a probationary period are:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Lambda Theta Alpha
*Please note that Caribbean American Student Association, CASA, has already submitted a completed application seeking re-recognition.
2. Applications for Recognition
The Committee considered new applications for recognition from the Bethel Campus Ministry. Two representatives from this organization attended the meeting, responded to questions about their Constitution and received suggestions from the Committee. The group will resubmit their Constitution with amendments based on the discussion.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
- Overview of the Role of the Student Organizations Committee
The Committee discussed the role of the committee and reviewed student organization policies set forth by SGA in preparation for the current academic year. Topics included:- Overview of the student organization recognition process
- Requirements of becoming a student organization
- Requirements of becoming a sports & recreation club
- The committee's role in disciplinary matters that are not violations of the Student or Student Organization Code of Conduct set forth by UMBC
- Overview of the student organization de-recognition process and scenarios for which this process may be used
- Review of the Student Organization Committee's previous recommendation of Basketball Club as a sports & recreation club.
After reviewing the current guidelines regarding the recognition process of sports & recreation clubs, the committee decided to withdraw its recommendation of the Basketball Club as a Sports/Recreation Club to OSL. The organization had not yet been recognized.
Friday, May 16, 2008
April 17th & 24th and May 1st, 8th & 15th Meetings
1. Applications for Recognition
The Committee has decided to recommend recognition of the following new organizations:
S.I.S.T.E.R.S. (limited funding, Service/Social Action)
Bioethics Student Association (funded, Academic/Departmental)
Kappa Omicron Sigma (funded, Service/Social Action)
Zeta Sigma Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. (limited funding, Greek Life)
Computer Science Council of Majors (funded, Academic/Departmental)
In addition, the Committee recommended recognition of the following organization on the condition that it make minor changes to its proposed constitution:
American Cancer Society--Colleges Against Cancer (funded, Service/Social Action)
The Committee also received and reviewed applications from the Pakistani Student Union, Ludologist's Society, Bethel Campus Fellowship and Christian on Campus, all of which have been sent back to the organizations for revisions.
2. Category Change
The Committee approved the Skydiving Club's request to move from the Sports/Recreation category to the Hobbies category.
3. Meeting with Athletics
The Committee met with representatives from the Athletics Department for a second time and reached an agreement in principle on a new process for recognizing Sports Clubs. The current process requires all organizations to request and receive formal UMBC recognition through the Student Organizations Committee before applying to Athletics for Sports Club status. This process leaves organizations that have received UMBC recognition but not Sports Club status in limbo, without support from either SGA (which does not fund athletics activity) or Athletics.
The new process would require new organizations to be recognized by the Athletics Department as a Sports Club before seeking formal recognition as a UMBC student organization (through the Student Organizations Committee and Director of Student Life) if any of the following statements is true:
The Committee has decided to recommend recognition of the following new organizations:
S.I.S.T.E.R.S. (limited funding, Service/Social Action)
Bioethics Student Association (funded, Academic/Departmental)
Kappa Omicron Sigma (funded, Service/Social Action)
Zeta Sigma Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. (limited funding, Greek Life)
Computer Science Council of Majors (funded, Academic/Departmental)
In addition, the Committee recommended recognition of the following organization on the condition that it make minor changes to its proposed constitution:
American Cancer Society--Colleges Against Cancer (funded, Service/Social Action)
The Committee also received and reviewed applications from the Pakistani Student Union, Ludologist's Society, Bethel Campus Fellowship and Christian on Campus, all of which have been sent back to the organizations for revisions.
2. Category Change
The Committee approved the Skydiving Club's request to move from the Sports/Recreation category to the Hobbies category.
3. Meeting with Athletics
The Committee met with representatives from the Athletics Department for a second time and reached an agreement in principle on a new process for recognizing Sports Clubs. The current process requires all organizations to request and receive formal UMBC recognition through the Student Organizations Committee before applying to Athletics for Sports Club status. This process leaves organizations that have received UMBC recognition but not Sports Club status in limbo, without support from either SGA (which does not fund athletics activity) or Athletics.
The new process would require new organizations to be recognized by the Athletics Department as a Sports Club before seeking formal recognition as a UMBC student organization (through the Student Organizations Committee and Director of Student Life) if any of the following statements is true:
- In order to fulfill its mission and purpose, the organization would require access to athletic fields, recreational facilities or equipment managed by the Athletics Department.
- The organization’s members will compete in contests involving physical skill and any of the following:
- running
- jumping
- diving
- skating
- swimming
- combat
- non-cooperative physical contact between participants.
- The organization plans to participate in intercollegiate competition for which the league or governing body requires participants to be affiliated with the campus Athletics Department.
Friday, April 11, 2008
March 13th & 27th, April 3rd & 10th Meetings
The Committee has decided to recommend recognition of the following new organizations:
Biodiesel Project (funded, Service/Social Action)
Pi Mu Epsilon (limited funding, Honor Society)
German Club (funded, Cultural/Ethnic)
Organic Chemistry Study Committee (funded, Academic/Departmental)
Skydiving Club (limited funding, Sports/Recreation)
Invisible Children United (funded, Service/Social Action)
The Stilettos (limited funding, Arts/Performance)
The Committee also received and reviewed applications from S.I.S.T.E.R.S., Bioethics Student Association, Zeta Sigma Chi, Delta Phi Omega and Best Buddies, all of which have been sent back to the organizations for revisions.
2. Meeting with Athletics Department
Next Tuesday, April 15th, the Committee will meet with representatives from the Athletics Department for the second time to try to clear up ambiguities in the recognition process for Sports Clubs.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
February 28 & March 6, 2008 Meetings
1. Applications for Recognition
Artist Connection Community (funded, Art/Performance)
GET UP (limited funding, Service/Social Action)
Tai Ji Club (limited funding, Sports/Recreation)
Invisible Children United
Unite for Sight
UMBC Biodiesel Project
2. Constitution Change
The Committee approved requested changes to the Mama’s Boys’ Constitution.
3. Suspension of Privileges
The Committee recommended suspension of the privileges of Alpha Kappa Alpha and Zeta Phi Beta. Both organizations have fewer than five members. In accordance with the Student Organizations Policy’s provisions relating to Greek Life organizations, the two groups will have until September 15th to comply with the Five Member Rule or face the loss of their UMBC recognition.
4. Meeting with Athletics Department
The Committee met with Mike D’Archangelo and Brianne Day from the Athletics Department on February 26th. Mike and Brianne explained that the total number of Sports Clubs supported by Athletics is capped at 25 primarily due to financial constraints which make it impossible to provide staff support and ensure safety for more groups. If one of the 25 groups were to fold, it would be replaced by a new group from a waiting list maintained by Athletics. Mike and Brianne indicated that any increase in funding for Sports Clubs is very unlikely in the short term, because Athletics has other high priority needs.
The Committee raised its concerns about organizations that fall between the cracks: recognized by UMBC, engaged in physical/competitive activity requiring athletic equipment, but not recognized by Athletics and ineligible for SGA funding. All in attendance agreed that it would be helpful to stop recognizing new organizations that would be forced into such cracks. Mike and Brianne agreed to draft a proposed definition of such organizations: groups that would have to be accepted by Athletics as Sports Clubs before they could seek formal UMBC recognition as student organizations.
The Committee will meet with Mike and Brianne again on April 8th to discuss their proposed definition.
5. Student Organization Ballroom Events
Lee Calizo met with the Committee to discuss the recent drop in the number of events held in the UC Ballroom. The Committee speculated about reasons for the decline, but arrived at no firm conclusions.
Friday, February 22, 2008
February 7, 14 & 21, 2008 Meetings
1. Applications for Recognition
The Committee has decided to recommend recognition of the following new organizations:
Disciples on Campus (funded, Religion/Spirituality)
Basketball Club (limited funding, Sports/Recreation)
The Committee also received and reviewed applications from the Yoga Club, Artist Connection Community, Get Up! and Unite for Sight, all of which have been sent back to the organizations for revisions.
2. Revocation of Recognition
The Committee has decided to recommend revocation of Alpha Phi Alpha’s recognition for failure to maintain a membership of at least five UMBC students.
3. Constitution Change
The Committee approved a change in the Air Force ROTC Constitution eliminating certain categories from its nondiscrimination clause. As a result of the change, Air Force ROTC has been reclassified as a “limited funding” organization (i.e., eligible for SGA funding only for events directed at the entire campus community).
The UMBC Mama’s Boys also submitted a request for a Constitution change, and the Committee requested additional modifications.
4. Enforcement of SGA’s Free Admission Policy
SGA Vice President for Student Organizations Chris Najmi is working with the Finance Board and the Scheduling and Business Services offices to develop ways of notifying students and event staff about admission charge restrictions placed on specific events by SGA. Typically, the restriction is that when SGA has allocated funds to pay for the full cost of an event, UMBC students must be admitted free of charge.
5. Stale Student Organization Accounts
The Committee developed a plan for ensuring that once student organizations have lost UMBC recognition, their accounts are managed in a manner consistent with SGA’s Budgetary Policy (they’re frozen immediately; former organization members can appeal to SGA for access to the funds; after two years, they roll into SGA’s General Ledger). The
6. Meeting with Athletics Department
Next Tuesday, February 26th, the Committee will meet with representatives from the Athletics Department to try to clear up ambiguities in the recognition process for Sports Clubs.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
January 31, 2008 Meeting--Planning for Spring Semester
1. Application for Category Change
Student organizations have been alerted by e-mail to the deadline for updating their registration forms online: February 6th. Organizations that have not complied or do not have five members identified on their forms by the deadline will be alerted and given until February 15th to resolve issues with their forms.
4. Committee Plans for This Semester
--Enforcement of the SGA Finance Board's Policy on Admission to SGA-Funded Events: The Finance Board is requiring organizations accepting SGA funding to cover the full cost of an event to admit all UMBC students free of charge. The Committee plans to work with SGA to set up a system for enforcing the policy. The system will include a process for informing students and staff members participating in an event that admission may not be charged to UMBC students.
The Committee granted a request from Women Involved in Learning and Leadership (WILL) to move from the Career/Professional category to the Service/Social Action category.
2. Revocation of Recognition
The Committee decided to recommend revocation of Alpha Phi Alpha's UMBC recognition. Alpha Phi Alpha had not maintained the minimum five members for many semesters, and had been given until the end of the fall semester to remedy the problem.
3. Registration DeadlineStudent organizations have been alerted by e-mail to the deadline for updating their registration forms online: February 6th. Organizations that have not complied or do not have five members identified on their forms by the deadline will be alerted and given until February 15th to resolve issues with their forms.
4. Committee Plans for This Semester
The Committee discussed its work for the current academic semester. Among the issues it will address:
--Sports Clubs: The Committee will set up a meeting in the near future with Mike D'Archangelo from the Athletics Department to resolve longstanding issues relating to the process of recognizing and supporting sports clubs at UMBC.
--Abandoned Student Organization Accounts: The Committee will work with the Business Services Center to set up a process for auditing student organization accounts and ensuring that once an organization loses its UMBC recognition, funds remaining in its carryover account are disposed of in the manner specified by SGA's Budgetary Policy.--Enforcement of the SGA Finance Board's Policy on Admission to SGA-Funded Events: The Finance Board is requiring organizations accepting SGA funding to cover the full cost of an event to admit all UMBC students free of charge. The Committee plans to work with SGA to set up a system for enforcing the policy. The system will include a process for informing students and staff members participating in an event that admission may not be charged to UMBC students.
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