Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

I. Constitution Reviews

The Committee reviewed the constitution of the Music Council of Majors and requested a clarifications in the document

II. The Committee reviewed the online constitution generator for ways to improve the tool. The Committee believes that an improved generator will make the recognition process faster for organizations.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

I. Constitution Reviews

The Committee reviewed the constitution of MALES (Service/Social Action, funded) and Students for Justice in Palestine (Service/Social Action, restricted-funded) recommending the group for approval.

The Committee reviewed the constitutions of Italian Student Association and requested a clarifications in the document.

April 27, 2010

I. Constitution Reviews

The Committee reviewed the constitution of Fountain of Grace Campus Ministry (Religion/Spirituality, restricted-funded) recommending the group for approval.

The Committee reviewed the constitutions of MALES and Italian Student Association and requested a clarifications in the documents.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

April 20, 2010

I. Constitution Reviews

The Committee reviewed the constitution of Electronic Music Club (Hobby, funded) recommending the group for approval.

The Committee reviewed the constitutions of MALES and Italian Student Association and requested a clarifications in the documents.

Monday, April 19, 2010

April 13, 2009

I. Constitution Reviews

The Committee reviewed the constitutions of Blacksmithing Enthusiasts Club (Hobby, funded), Tarana (Arts/Performance, restricted funded), and Biodiesel Project (constitution change) recommending the groups for approval.

The Committee reviewed the constitutions of Not for Sale, Alpha Phi Omega and Italian Student Association and requested a clarifications in the documents.

II. Other Business

The Committee reviewed the constitution review process in order to find ways to make constitution writing and review easier and less time consuming for student organizations and the Committee. The Committee agreed to move forward with a plan to improve the Constitution generator and require all submissions to come through the generator, which should substantially decrease the amount of time the review process takes.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

April 6, 2010

I. Constitution Reviews

The Committee reviewed the constitutions of Kendo Club (Hobby, funded), Global Development Council (Service/Social Action, funded), and Major Inspiration (Service/Social Action, funded) recommending the groups for approval.

The Committee reviewed the constitutions of Cyber Defense Team, Not for Sale, UMBC Chapter, Italian Student Association, and Alpha Phi Omega and requested a clarifications in the documents.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

March, 30, 2010

I. Constitution Reviews

The Committee reviewed the constitutions of: Student Union of Arabs (Cultural/Ethnic, funded) and Society of Futurists (Hobby, funded) recommending the groups for approval.

The Committee reviewed the constitutions of Kendo Club and Alpha Phi Omega Interest Group and requested a few clarifications.

March 23, 2010

I. Constitution Reviews

The Committee reviewed the constitution of Rock Climbing Club (Hobby, funded) recommending the group for approval.

The Committee reviewed the constitutions of Major Inspiration and Alpha Phi Omega and requested a few clarifications.

March 16, 2010

University Closed due to Spring Break. No SOC meeting.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

I. Constitution Reviews

The Committee reviewed the constitutions of: Capoiera (Arts/Performance, Restricted funded), Psychology Council of Majors (Academic/Departmental, Funded), and East Asian Film Club (Category TBD, funded) recommending the groups for approval.

The Committee reviewed the constitution of Student Union of Arabs and requested a few clarifications.

II. Revocation of Recognition

Corin Gioia, OSL Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life, informed the Committee that Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc. is not incompliance with the 5-Member Rule. The Committee recommended the revocation of this organization's recognition in accordance with the SGA Student Organizations Policy.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

I. Constitution Reviews

The Committee reviewed the constitution of Student Union of Arabs and requested clarifications.

II. SOP Review

The Committee once again looked at the SGA Student Orgs Policy and came up with a plan of action to review the policy and recommend changes to the SGA.

Friday, February 26, 2010

I. Constitution Reviews

The Committee reviewed the constitution of Unite for Sight and requested clarifications in the constitution.


II. Committee Meetings

The Committee will begin meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Student Involvement Center.

Friday, February 19, 2010

I. Constitution Reviews

The Committee reviewed the constitutions of: Cristians on Campus (Religion/Spirituality, Funded) and Commuter Student Association (Governance, Restricted funded) recommending the groups for approval.

The Committee reviewed the constitution of Unite for Sight and Major Inspiration and requested a few clarifications in the constitutions.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Friday, December 11, 2009

I. Constitution Reviews

The Committee reviewed the constitutions of: the Game Developers Club (category and funding status remain the same) and NSBE (category remains the same, funding status changes to funded status) recommending the constitution changes for approval.

The Committee reviewed the constitution of Alpha Phi Omega Interest Group, which is requesting a constitution and name change, and requested clarification on a few minor areas. The organization is looking into these areas and will meet with the SOC again in the Spring semester.


The Committee also reviewed the constitution of the Blacksmith's Guild of UMBC; upon reviewing the constitution, the committee needs additional information regarding the group's activities.

II. The Committee will meet again in the Spring 2010 semester.