Rules
and Regulations of the LPN CLUB Fall 2007 through Summer 2008
Application Procedures
for the Recognition of Student Organization:
1. An organization
seeking recognition must submit the following information in writing to the
V.P. of Student Affairs.
A. Name of organization
B. Purpose
C. Qualifications for membership
D. Fees, dues and other considerations for membership
E. Officer & leadership structure
F. Time and manner of election of officers
G. Number of students wishing to join
H. Faculty sponsor(s)
I. Explanation of any extra-campus affiliation
J. Time and location of meetings
K. Names of prospective member(s) who will serve as spokespersons for the
organization during the recognition procedure.
2. The V.P. of
Student Affairs or his/her designee shall examine each application and reject
those not submitted in proper form.
The V.P. may request a hearing to be held before the Student Governing Council.
3. Criteria for
Recognition and Review Procedure
A.. Recognition shall be granted only to those
organizations who purpose and proposed activities are clearly related to the
educational goals and mission of the college. Recognition shall be denied
if the evidence presented shows that the proposed organization will present
substantial likelihood of material interference or conflict with the
educational process of the college or any of the following:
1). The regular and orderly operation of the
college.
2). The requirements of appropriate discipline
within the college community.
3). The academic pursuits of teaching, learning,
and other campus activity.
4). The laws or public policies of the State of
5). The statutes and regulations of the college
and the Policies of the Bd. of Regents.
B. If the V.P. of Student Affairs disapproves recognition, or
organization may appeal the decision to the President of the College who shall
review the same and affirm, reverse, or modify the decision. The appeal
shall be in such form as the President may require.
C. All applications for recognition approved by the V.P. of Student
Affairs shall be promptly transmitted to the Student Governing Council for
ratification. Ratification shall be in accordance with procedures
established by the Student Governing Council. If the Student Governing
Council fails to ratify the approval, the organization may appeal this action
to the President of the College, who shall review the Council's action and
affirm, reverse, or modify the same. This appeal shall be in such form as
the President may require.
D. Rules and Regulations Governing Student Organizations
1. Financial Responsibility
a.
Use of allocated student activities money must conform to the purposes
and practices approved by the Bd.
of
Regents and
b.
Organizations shall carry on business transactions and contractual
relations with punctual and timely discharge of
valid obligations and prudent use of funds.
E. Eligibility for Membership - Active membership shall be confined to
regularly enrolled students.
F. The following must be submitted to the V.P. of Student Affairs:
1. List of members and officers
2. Copy of constitution and bylaws
G. Budget Procedures for Chartered Clubs and Organizations:
1. During the Spring Semester the Student
Governing Council will approve the projected Student Activities Budget for
the
next fiscal year. At
this time the council will also approve the amount that will fund school wide
programs, clubs and
organizations.
2. Each club and organization will be requested to
submit a projected budget to the Office of Student Affairs for the next
fiscal year.
3. The SGA will propose specific funding for all clubs and organizations.
4. The President then recommends the budget to the Bd. of Regents.
5. By July 1, the beginning of the fiscal year, all clubs will be
notified of their funding.