I. Constitution Reviews
The Committee reviewed the constitutions of: Off the Richter (Arts/Performance, restricted funded), CWIT Student Council (Academic/Departmental, restricted funded), the French Society (Cultural/Ethnic, funded), and the Interdisciplinary Film Association (Arts/Performance, funded) and recommended them for recognition
The Committee reviewed the constitutions of: the Commuter Student Association and Game Developers Club (GDC) and requested revisions. GDC has a current constitutuional amendment process through which it must approve any revisions. Commuter Student Association will be attending the next SOC meeting.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
November 20, 2009
I. Constitution Reviews
The Committee reviewed the NSBE and Commuter Student Association constitutions and requested revisions. NSBE has a current constitutuional amendment process through which it must approve any revisions. Commuter Student Association will be attending the 12/4 SOC meeting.
II. Meeting with SGA Executives re: Student Orgs Policy
The SOC met with the SGA President, VP, Speaker of the Senate, and Treasurer to discuss the Student Organizations Policy.
The Committee reviewed the NSBE and Commuter Student Association constitutions and requested revisions. NSBE has a current constitutuional amendment process through which it must approve any revisions. Commuter Student Association will be attending the 12/4 SOC meeting.
II. Meeting with SGA Executives re: Student Orgs Policy
The SOC met with the SGA President, VP, Speaker of the Senate, and Treasurer to discuss the Student Organizations Policy.
November 13, 2009
I. Constitution Reviews
The Committee reviewed the Apostolic Campus Ministries (Religion/Spirituality, funded) and Campus on a Hill Ministry (Religion/Spirituality, funded) applications for recognition and recommended the organizations for approval.
The Committee reviewed the Apostolic Campus Ministries (Religion/Spirituality, funded) and Campus on a Hill Ministry (Religion/Spirituality, funded) applications for recognition and recommended the organizations for approval.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Friday, November 6
I. Constitution Reviews
The Committee reviewed the Ideas Unbound: Project X (Intellectual Sport, funded) and the Foreign Film Club (Hobby, funded) applications for recognition and recommended the organizations for approval.
The Committee reviewed the Campus on a Hill Ministry and Apostolic Campus Ministries constitutions and requested revisions.
II. II. Constitution Amendments
The Committee reviewed the requested changes to the SEA Constitution and the organization had a few revisions that needed the organization's final approval before recommendation.
The Committee reviewed the Ideas Unbound: Project X (Intellectual Sport, funded) and the Foreign Film Club (Hobby, funded) applications for recognition and recommended the organizations for approval.
The Committee reviewed the Campus on a Hill Ministry and Apostolic Campus Ministries constitutions and requested revisions.
II. II. Constitution Amendments
The Committee reviewed the requested changes to the SEA Constitution and the organization had a few revisions that needed the organization's final approval before recommendation.
Friday, October 30, 2009
I. Review of Wushu/Tai Chi Club categorization
The Committee reviewed the Wushu/Tai Chi Club's constitution and talked with its current president to determine if the Sports/Recreation categorization of the club was fitting. The Committee, with the help of the President of the organization, determined the club to be a Hobby club.
II. Review of Constitutions
The Committee reviewed the Secular Student Alliance (Service/Social Action, funded) application for recognition and recommended the organization for approval.
The Committee reviewed the Ideas Unbound: Project X constitution and asked the group to clarify it's purpose/activities for the purpose of categorization (sports club vs. intellectual sport).
The Committee reviewed the Wushu/Tai Chi Club's constitution and talked with its current president to determine if the Sports/Recreation categorization of the club was fitting. The Committee, with the help of the President of the organization, determined the club to be a Hobby club.
II. Review of Constitutions
The Committee reviewed the Secular Student Alliance (Service/Social Action, funded) application for recognition and recommended the organization for approval.
The Committee reviewed the Ideas Unbound: Project X constitution and asked the group to clarify it's purpose/activities for the purpose of categorization (sports club vs. intellectual sport).
Monday, October 19, 2009
Friday, October 16
I. Constitution Reviews
The Committee reviewed the American Studies Council of Majors (Academic/Departmental, funded) application for recognition and recommended the organization for approval.
The Committee performed a preliminary review for UMBC Paintball to determine whether it was a sports/recreation club based on its constitution and determined that it was. The group was referred to the Athletics Department for recognition.
II. Constitution Amendments
The Committee reviewed the requested changes to the JSU Constitution and approved the changes.
III. Update to Student Organization Recognition Changes
The Committee reviewed the final list of student organizations that will lose recognition. Those organizations are:
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Arab Student Union
BROTHERS
Baptist Student Ministry
Black Artisits Society
Capoeira
Executive Club
Flaming Chalices
German Club
Green Element, The
Hellenic Association of UMBC
MOST Club
Modeling Club, TMC
NAACP
Omicron Delta Epsilon
One Voice Ministry
Skydiving Club
Visual Arts COM
III. Membership of Greek Organizations Review
The Committee received updated information regarding fraternity & sorority membership, reviewd its decision from the previous meeting and placed the following two organizations on probation for failure to meet the 5-member rule in accordance with the SGA Student Organizations Policy:
Lambda Theta Alpha
Kappa Alpha Psi
The Committee revoked its earlier decision to place Sigma Gamma Rho on probation as it is currently in compliance with the 5-member rule.
As these organizations are Greek and have additional requirements to become recognized and recruit members, these organizations have until February 15th to reach five members in accordance with the SGA policy.
IV. Review of Table Tennis Club categorization
The Committee reviewed the Table Tennis Club's constitution and talked with its current president to determine if the Sports/Recreation categorization of the club was fitting. The Committee, with the help of the President of the organization, determined the club to be a Hobby club.
V. Committee Work Planning
The Committee discussed its plans for the 2009-10 year and determined that it should review the process to update the Student Organizations Policy.
VI. The Committee welcomed its newest member to ghe board, Rosey.
The Committee reviewed the American Studies Council of Majors (Academic/Departmental, funded) application for recognition and recommended the organization for approval.
The Committee performed a preliminary review for UMBC Paintball to determine whether it was a sports/recreation club based on its constitution and determined that it was. The group was referred to the Athletics Department for recognition.
II. Constitution Amendments
The Committee reviewed the requested changes to the JSU Constitution and approved the changes.
III. Update to Student Organization Recognition Changes
The Committee reviewed the final list of student organizations that will lose recognition. Those organizations are:
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Arab Student Union
BROTHERS
Baptist Student Ministry
Black Artisits Society
Capoeira
Executive Club
Flaming Chalices
German Club
Green Element, The
Hellenic Association of UMBC
MOST Club
Modeling Club, TMC
NAACP
Omicron Delta Epsilon
One Voice Ministry
Skydiving Club
Visual Arts COM
III. Membership of Greek Organizations Review
The Committee received updated information regarding fraternity & sorority membership, reviewd its decision from the previous meeting and placed the following two organizations on probation for failure to meet the 5-member rule in accordance with the SGA Student Organizations Policy:
Lambda Theta Alpha
Kappa Alpha Psi
The Committee revoked its earlier decision to place Sigma Gamma Rho on probation as it is currently in compliance with the 5-member rule.
As these organizations are Greek and have additional requirements to become recognized and recruit members, these organizations have until February 15th to reach five members in accordance with the SGA policy.
IV. Review of Table Tennis Club categorization
The Committee reviewed the Table Tennis Club's constitution and talked with its current president to determine if the Sports/Recreation categorization of the club was fitting. The Committee, with the help of the President of the organization, determined the club to be a Hobby club.
V. Committee Work Planning
The Committee discussed its plans for the 2009-10 year and determined that it should review the process to update the Student Organizations Policy.
VI. The Committee welcomed its newest member to ghe board, Rosey.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Friday, October 7, 2009
I. Review Applications for Recognition
The Committee reviewed and recommended the following organization for recognition:
Drumline (funded, arts/performance)
The Committee reviewed the Apostolic Campus Ministries constitution and recommended clarification on membership requirements.
The Committee reviewed the BJJ/MUAAY Tai MMA Club constitution and determined it to be a sports/recreation club. The organization will need to be recognized by Athletics.
II. Constitution Changes
The Committee reviewed and approved a constitution update to the membership clause for DEVICE. The organization is now a funded (previously restricted-funded) organization.
III. Membership of Greek Organizations Review
The Committee placed the following two organizations on probation for failure to meet the 5-member rule in accordance with the SGA Student Organizations Policy:
Lambda Theta Alpha
Sigma Gamma Rho
As these organizations are Greek and have additional requirements to become recognized and recruit members, these organizations have until February 15th to reach five members in accordance with the SGA policy.
The Committee reviewed and recommended the following organization for recognition:
Drumline (funded, arts/performance)
The Committee reviewed the Apostolic Campus Ministries constitution and recommended clarification on membership requirements.
The Committee reviewed the BJJ/MUAAY Tai MMA Club constitution and determined it to be a sports/recreation club. The organization will need to be recognized by Athletics.
II. Constitution Changes
The Committee reviewed and approved a constitution update to the membership clause for DEVICE. The organization is now a funded (previously restricted-funded) organization.
III. Membership of Greek Organizations Review
The Committee placed the following two organizations on probation for failure to meet the 5-member rule in accordance with the SGA Student Organizations Policy:
Lambda Theta Alpha
Sigma Gamma Rho
As these organizations are Greek and have additional requirements to become recognized and recruit members, these organizations have until February 15th to reach five members in accordance with the SGA policy.
September 28, 2009
I. The Committee Reviewed the registration status of Student Organizations and recommended the following revocation of recognition based on the fact that the organizations are not in compliance with the 5-member rule (not having 5 members/failure to register):
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Arab Student Union
BROTHERS
Baptist Student Ministry
Black Artists Society
Capoeira
Executive club
Flaming Chalices
German Club
Green Element, The
Hellenic Association of UMBC
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Men of Strength (MOST) Club
Modeling Club, The (TMC)
NAACP
Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics)
One Voice Campus Ministry
Philosophers Anonymous (Phil Anon)
Skydiving Club
Visual Arts Council of Majors (ArtCOM)
An e-mail was sent to all student organizations on October 9th with additional details.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Arab Student Union
BROTHERS
Baptist Student Ministry
Black Artists Society
Capoeira
Executive club
Flaming Chalices
German Club
Green Element, The
Hellenic Association of UMBC
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Men of Strength (MOST) Club
Modeling Club, The (TMC)
NAACP
Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics)
One Voice Campus Ministry
Philosophers Anonymous (Phil Anon)
Skydiving Club
Visual Arts Council of Majors (ArtCOM)
An e-mail was sent to all student organizations on October 9th with additional details.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
I. Welcome to Student Orgs Committee
The Student Orgs Committee welcomed its new members to the committee.
II. Orientation to Our Work
The Committee reviewed its role and the opportunities to it has to advocate for student organizations.
III. Overview of the SGA Student Organizations Policy
The Committee reviewed the Student Orgs Policy to ensure that all members knew the policy.
IV. Overview of the definition of a Sports/Recreation Club.
The Committee reviewed the mutually agreed upon (between the Stu Orgs Committee & Athletics) definition of a sports club. This is used in the review of applications for recognition as a student organization.
1. There are currently three organizations that are recognized as a Sports/Recreation Club by SGA (and therefore, are not financially supported by SGA) but are not recognized by Athletics as a Sports/Recreation Club (and therefore, are not supported by Athletics). The Committee agreed to ask the three organizations to meet with them at their next meeting to discuss options to remedy this situation.
V. Overview of the year ahead
The committee reviewed the timeline of student organization registration & what a typical Committee meeting might look like; it also reviewed project opportunities including reviewing/updating the Student Orgs Policy.
VI. Review Applications for Recognition
1. Retrievers for Choice- recommended, funded status, Service/Social Action Category
2. UMBC Vegetarians- recommended, funded status, Service/Social Action Category
3. Challah for Hunger- revisions requested
VI. Unfinished 2008-09 year Business
1. Revoke the recognition of:
a. Ahayot- the organization was recognized as Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi near the end of Spring 2009 & is no longer functioning as Ahayot
b. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.- for failure to comply with the 5-member Rule
The Student Orgs Committee welcomed its new members to the committee.
II. Orientation to Our Work
The Committee reviewed its role and the opportunities to it has to advocate for student organizations.
III. Overview of the SGA Student Organizations Policy
The Committee reviewed the Student Orgs Policy to ensure that all members knew the policy.
IV. Overview of the definition of a Sports/Recreation Club.
The Committee reviewed the mutually agreed upon (between the Stu Orgs Committee & Athletics) definition of a sports club. This is used in the review of applications for recognition as a student organization.
1. There are currently three organizations that are recognized as a Sports/Recreation Club by SGA (and therefore, are not financially supported by SGA) but are not recognized by Athletics as a Sports/Recreation Club (and therefore, are not supported by Athletics). The Committee agreed to ask the three organizations to meet with them at their next meeting to discuss options to remedy this situation.
V. Overview of the year ahead
The committee reviewed the timeline of student organization registration & what a typical Committee meeting might look like; it also reviewed project opportunities including reviewing/updating the Student Orgs Policy.
VI. Review Applications for Recognition
1. Retrievers for Choice- recommended, funded status, Service/Social Action Category
2. UMBC Vegetarians- recommended, funded status, Service/Social Action Category
3. Challah for Hunger- revisions requested
VI. Unfinished 2008-09 year Business
1. Revoke the recognition of:
a. Ahayot- the organization was recognized as Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi near the end of Spring 2009 & is no longer functioning as Ahayot
b. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.- for failure to comply with the 5-member Rule
Friday, May 8, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
1. Application for Recognition
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organization(s) for recognition:
Swing Dance Club (funded, hobby)
American Sign Language Club (funded, cultural/ethnic)
Astronomy Club (funded, hobby)
Adaa (restricted-funded, arts/performance)
Humans vs. Zombies Club (funded, hobby)
The Committee reviewed the following application(s) for recognition and the organization would like to make further revisions.
Retrievers ROTC Club
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organization(s) for recognition:
Swing Dance Club (funded, hobby)
American Sign Language Club (funded, cultural/ethnic)
Astronomy Club (funded, hobby)
Adaa (restricted-funded, arts/performance)
Humans vs. Zombies Club (funded, hobby)
The Committee reviewed the following application(s) for recognition and the organization would like to make further revisions.
Retrievers ROTC Club
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
1. Application for Recognition
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organization(s) for recognition:
Helping Our Community (funded, service & social action)
Writer's Block (funded, arts/performance)
2. Visit from Lee Calizo, Director of Student Life
Lee Calizo, Director of Student Life, visited the SOC meeting to provide updates on how the student organization incident report works.
3. The Committee rescinded its previous recommendation of the Retrievers' ROTC Club on the basis that the Club requested the review of another constitution.
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organization(s) for recognition:
Helping Our Community (funded, service & social action)
Writer's Block (funded, arts/performance)
2. Visit from Lee Calizo, Director of Student Life
Lee Calizo, Director of Student Life, visited the SOC meeting to provide updates on how the student organization incident report works.
3. The Committee rescinded its previous recommendation of the Retrievers' ROTC Club on the basis that the Club requested the review of another constitution.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
1. Application for Recognition
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organization(s) for recognition:
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi (restricted funded, Greek)
Duelist Society (Funded, hobby)
The Committee reviewed the following application(s) for recognition and has requested additional revisions/clarifications:
Helping Our Community
Alpha Phi Omega
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organization(s) for recognition:
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi (restricted funded, Greek)
Duelist Society (Funded, hobby)
The Committee reviewed the following application(s) for recognition and has requested additional revisions/clarifications:
Helping Our Community
Alpha Phi Omega
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
1. Application for Recognition
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organizations for recognition:
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (restricted funded, Greek)
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organizations for recognition:
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (restricted funded, Greek)
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
1. Application for Recognition
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organizations for recognition:
Japanese Culture Club (funded, cultural/ethnic)
2. The Committee reviewed requests for a constitution changes and recommended the following:
Retrievers ROTC (funded, career/professional)
3. Review Probationary Status- 5-member Rule for Greek Organizations
The Committee reviewed the status of Lambda Theta Alpha and determined that it is in full compliance with the 5 member Rule and recommended that it be taken off probation.
4. Student Organizations Policy: Ongoing review of policies & practices
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organizations for recognition:
Japanese Culture Club (funded, cultural/ethnic)
2. The Committee reviewed requests for a constitution changes and recommended the following:
Retrievers ROTC (funded, career/professional)
3. Review Probationary Status- 5-member Rule for Greek Organizations
The Committee reviewed the status of Lambda Theta Alpha and determined that it is in full compliance with the 5 member Rule and recommended that it be taken off probation.
4. Student Organizations Policy: Ongoing review of policies & practices
Friday, April 3, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
1. Application for Recognition
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organizations for recognition:
Personal & Business Finance Club (career/professiona, funded)
Caribbean Students Council (cultural/ethnic, funded)
The Committee reviewed the Swimming Club constitution and determined that it would be classified as a sports club. Sports clubs must be recognized by Athletics prior to becoming recognized by the Student Orgs Committee. The Swimming Club representative will received information on this process.
The Committee reviewed and requested revisions/clarifications from the Retrievers ROTC club & Helping Our Community.
2. Review of Student Organizations Policy
The Committee is currently reviewing the Student Organizations Policies to ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organizations for recognition:
Personal & Business Finance Club (career/professiona, funded)
Caribbean Students Council (cultural/ethnic, funded)
The Committee reviewed the Swimming Club constitution and determined that it would be classified as a sports club. Sports clubs must be recognized by Athletics prior to becoming recognized by the Student Orgs Committee. The Swimming Club representative will received information on this process.
The Committee reviewed and requested revisions/clarifications from the Retrievers ROTC club & Helping Our Community.
2. Review of Student Organizations Policy
The Committee is currently reviewing the Student Organizations Policies to ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Friday, March 12, 2009
1. The Committee welcomed its newest member, Geoffrey Beebe, who was appointed by SGA President Gabe Rettaliata.
2. Application for Recognition
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organizations for recognition:
UMBC Debate Club (funded, intellectual sports)
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (restricted funded, Greek)
The Commitee reviewed the following applications for recognition and has requests for additional revisions/clarifications:
Caribbean Students Council
Helping Our Community
3. Review of Student Organizations Policy
The Committee is currently reviewing the Student Organizations Policies to ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.
2. Application for Recognition
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organizations for recognition:
UMBC Debate Club (funded, intellectual sports)
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (restricted funded, Greek)
The Commitee reviewed the following applications for recognition and has requests for additional revisions/clarifications:
Caribbean Students Council
Helping Our Community
3. Review of Student Organizations Policy
The Committee is currently reviewing the Student Organizations Policies to ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
1. Application for Recognition
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organizations for recognition:
The Committee reviewed & recommended the following organizations for recognition:
UMBC Taal-Cappella (Arts & Performance, restricted funded)
Design Engineering Varied by the Integration & Coalition of Engineers:DEVICE (career/professional, restricted funded)
Men of Strength Club (MOST Club) (service/social action, restricted funded)
UMBC Comedy Club (Hobby, funded)
The Committee reviewed the Debate Club's constitution & requested a meeting with the group at the next meeting (Friday, March 13).
2. Review of Student Organizations Policy
The Committee is currently reviewing the Student Organizations Policies to ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.
The Committee reviewed the Debate Club's constitution & requested a meeting with the group at the next meeting (Friday, March 13).
2. Review of Student Organizations Policy
The Committee is currently reviewing the Student Organizations Policies to ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
1. Application for Recognition
The Committee reviewed the Bethel Campus Fellowship constitution and recommended it for approval as a funded, religious/spirituality organization.
The Committee also reviewed the Comedy Club's constitution and has a few questions to clarify with the group.
2. Review of Student Organizations Policy
The Committee is currently reviewing the Student Organizations Policies to ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.
The Committee reviewed the Bethel Campus Fellowship constitution and recommended it for approval as a funded, religious/spirituality organization.
The Committee also reviewed the Comedy Club's constitution and has a few questions to clarify with the group.
2. Review of Student Organizations Policy
The Committee is currently reviewing the Student Organizations Policies to ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
1. Applications for Change to Constitution
The Committee reviewed the revised constitution of the Rock for Life, who submitted to change their name to Students for Life and recommended the change continuing the organization as a funded, service/social action organization.
The Committee reviewed the Running Club's constitution requesting changes and requests further clarification on the dates of officer election/transition. The club is to be contacted by a Commitee member.
2. Application for Recognition
The Committee reviewed the revised constitution of the Erickson School Council of Majors and recommended it for recognition as a funded, academic/departmental organization.
3. Request to close organization
Based on a request from the organization via a vote to un-ratify the Constitution, the Committee revoked the recognition of the Twenty Four Form Yang Style Tai Chi Club.
4. The Committee is looking into creating an online constitution creation/submission form. The form is being created now & we will continue to offer updates on this project.
The Committee reviewed the revised constitution of the Rock for Life, who submitted to change their name to Students for Life and recommended the change continuing the organization as a funded, service/social action organization.
The Committee reviewed the Running Club's constitution requesting changes and requests further clarification on the dates of officer election/transition. The club is to be contacted by a Commitee member.
2. Application for Recognition
The Committee reviewed the revised constitution of the Erickson School Council of Majors and recommended it for recognition as a funded, academic/departmental organization.
3. Request to close organization
Based on a request from the organization via a vote to un-ratify the Constitution, the Committee revoked the recognition of the Twenty Four Form Yang Style Tai Chi Club.
4. The Committee is looking into creating an online constitution creation/submission form. The form is being created now & we will continue to offer updates on this project.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
1. Applications for Recognition
The Committee reviewed the revised constitutions of the UMBC Comedy Club & the Erickson School Council of Majors and has further requests for clarification. The Committee will contact the leaders of these groups to schedule a meeting to assist them through the review process.
2. Review/Revise a template
The Committee reviewed a letter to be used as a template in response to group requests for recognition where the group would be categorized as a sports club, as these groups must first seek recognition from the Athletics Department.
The Committee reviewed the revised constitutions of the UMBC Comedy Club & the Erickson School Council of Majors and has further requests for clarification. The Committee will contact the leaders of these groups to schedule a meeting to assist them through the review process.
2. Review/Revise a template
The Committee reviewed a letter to be used as a template in response to group requests for recognition where the group would be categorized as a sports club, as these groups must first seek recognition from the Athletics Department.
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