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Hawkeye considers student clubs/organizations an important part of student development. Clubs/organizations provide students the opportunity to:

• Interact with faculty, staff, and students.
• Pursue special interests.
• Learn to work effectively with others.
• Become actively involved in extracurricular activities.
• Gain meaningful life experiences.

Types of Student Clubs/Organizations

Professional and departmental clubs/organizations are designed for students intending to pursue interests which contribute to their chosen career field and their career development.

Membership for scholastic honorary clubs/organizations is based on academic excellence and achievement.

Service clubs/organizations are designed for students wishing to contribute to Hawkeye and/or the community.

Special interest clubs/organizations are designed for students wishing to pursue a particular interest or vocation. Examples include political clubs, club sports, multicultural clubs, etc.

Process for Club/Organization Recognition

Official recognition of student clubs/organizations is granted by the Student Senate and Student Life office.

1. Clubs/organizations interested in official recognition, funding, and various on-campus privileges must apply to the Student Senate by filling out the Request for Student Club/Organization Approval and Funding form [pdf]. This form is also available from the Student Life office.
2. New clubs/organizations must draft a constitution in accordance with the guidelines established by Student Senate and the Student Life office.
3. Clubs/organizations must understand and follow the rules, requirements, and policies established by the Student Senate and Student Life office.

Maintaining Club/Organization Recognition

Once recognized, clubs/organizations must maintain their active status by:

1. Having current constitution and bylaws on file with Student Senate.
2. Submitting a current list or officers and members to Student Senate each semester.
3. Volunteering at one Student Senate sponsored campus event each semester.
4. Having a representative at all general Student Senate meetings. Club/organization representatives are not allowed to vote on Student Senate issues.

Club/Organization Suspension or Recognition Revoked

A club/organization's recognition and privileges may be revoked by Student Senate, Student Life office, or the President's office. Clubs/organizations must follow the Process for Club/Organization Recognition to be re-established as a recognized student club/organization.

A decision for recognition and privileges to be revoked may be appealed to a review board. The recommendations of the review board are final. The review board will be chosen by the Student Life Director and will be made up of:

• Student Life Coordinator
• Non-Student Senate student representative
• Faculty representative
• Staff representative

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