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.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Friday, December 5
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.
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, 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.
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