College or University
Each campus is unique in terms of the opportunity and benefits of affiliation with various campus organizations. Generally having one affiliation is enough, and most schools will have a process for student groups to form. Be sure to check out what the different affiliation opportunities are, including what the requirements are. It is a good idea to ask for help in the process, usually there is someone within the student government or student activities organizations responsible for helping students form groups. It will probably take one person several hours of researching and getting to know the people involved in the process, so consider delegating this task. Often a student may be interested in doing this administrative organizational responsibility who wouldn’t be as confident or comfortable taking on a more social-spiritual group job such as facilitation or worship leading.Examples of Affiliation & Recognition Organizations:
- Student Club
- Student Government Association
- Student Activities Center
- Interfaith Council
- Chaplain’s Office
Examples of Affiliation & Recognition Requirements:
- Paperwork deadline, often in the Fall
- Signatures of a set number of registered students, usually ten
- Students may have to be attending school half time or more (check first)
- Limits on funding for religious student groups
- Group Officer elections
- Faculty or Staff Advisor
- Mission Statement
- Bylaws
- Recognition vote by Student Senate or Finance Committee
Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008.
