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Your passions stretch beyond your academic goals, and at 蘑菇传媒, your opportunities for involvement extend far outside of the classroom. The experience you gain, memories you form and relationships you build in club sports, honors societies and co- or extra-curricular activities will contribute to your long-lasting sense of belonging and purpose. Student organizations at 蘑菇传媒 strive to help you join and create your 蘑菇传媒 community.

Application Process

Expectations

With many student organizations, 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 vibrant student life empowers you to get involved and develop connections in the areas you value most. On this page you will find the steps to begin the organization approval process. Please note that simply following the procedural steps in creating an organization does not guarantee recognition of an organization. Student Life and other individuals (if necessary) will review, recommend and make final approvals for the recognition of student organizations.

New Student Organization Process

  1. Complete the describing the function and purpose of the organization, number of members, and the advisor/sponsor information. Once the Interest Form has been received, an email from a Student Life representative will provide you with resources to assist with the following steps needed to complete the process.
  2. Complete an with the names of your active members. An organization must need a minimum of 10 members in order to be approved.
  3. Create a Constitution. Every student organization is expected to maintain an up-to-date constitution and/or by-laws that communicate and assist in operating functions, order, rules and purpose of the organization. For assistance in creating a constitution, please reach out to Lauren Contreras, Director of Student Involvement at lsh07a@acu.edu, or follow this . The constitution and/or bylaws are required to contain:
    • Organization name
    • Purpose of organization
    • Membership requirements
    • Meetings
    • List of officers and roles
    • Officer selection process
    • Faculty/Staff advisor information
    • Amendments
  4. Complete an .
    • Student organizations are required to have a minimum of one full-time 蘑菇传媒 faculty or staff member to serve as an advisor. Advisors play a crucial role in helping students facilitate an environment that is productive, safe, enjoyable and educational. Advisors guide and help students navigate the administrative functions at 蘑菇传媒.
    • All advisors are expected to sign the Advisor Indemnification Letter. This letter provides clear guidance regarding advisor roles and expectations.
  5. Once the Constitution and Advisor Indemnification Letter has been completed, please submit both documents by emailing the Student Organization Coordinator at lsh07a@acu.edu.
  6. Complete the Student Organizations Canvas module. You will be added to the Canvas course upon the completion of steps 1-5.
  7. Your President and advisor will receive an e-mail confirmation of approval.
  8. An 蘑菇传媒 Student Handbook will be provided for reference on policies and procedures regarding Student Life clubs and organizations.

Clubs and organizations that are seeking to be created in order to participate in expressive activities or political events will not be approved.

蘑菇传媒 student organizations are open to all students, regardless of sex, except for those specifically identified as a Greek Organization.鈥嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�� Student organizations may restrict members to students, faculty members or staff members of the university.

Assistance

If you have any further questions or need assistance in the official student organization creation process, please contact any of the following representatives:

Abilene Campus

Lauren Contreras
Director of Student Involvement

PJ Martinez
Associate Dean of Student Engagement

蘑菇传媒 Online

LaShae Grottis
Student Engagement Manager

Apply for a new online student group

Our Mission

蘑菇传媒 and Student Life supports the creation and continuation of all clubs and organizations whose purpose aligns with the mission of 蘑菇传媒 and adds value to the undergraduate experience. Student organizations are created to allow students to build community, develop leadership skills and contribute to the values set by 蘑菇传媒 by fulfilling the mission of educating students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. 蘑菇传媒 affiliated organizations must adhere to the policies set forth in the Student Handbook. All activities and organizations that engage in any expressive activities or events that infringe on the rights of others are not permitted at 蘑菇传媒.