Student organizations minimum standards and leadership criteria

The purpose of this policy is to outline the minimum standards student organizations must meet to maintain University recognition and delineate the criteria that leaders of recognized student organizations must meet to serve in a leadership role. 

Official University recognition is required for all student organizations to receive and maintain privileges on campus. The minimum standards and leadership criteria outlined in the Procedures/Guidelines section below must be met to obtain and maintain formal University recognition. When students are functioning in the capacity of members of a recognized student organization, they are accountable for their conduct individually and collectively. They must adhere to the Code of Conduct and all University policies and federal, state, and local laws. 

Registered Student Organization (RSO) – a student organization acknowledged through the process outlined in this Policy. 

Meet Up Group (MUG) – a student organization formed and approved by Knights of the Roundtable but has not yet met the requirements to become a Registered Student Organization. Newly formed organizations have one semester from approval to become a Registered Student Organization or may be deactivated. 

I. Minimum Standards

Meet Up Groups:  

1. Register with the Center for Student Involvement each semester (the Center for Student Involvement will determine deadlines);
2. Complete the “Student Organization By-Laws" and “Advisor Agreement Worksheet” forms on Blueprint, find a faculty/staff advisor, and name at least two officers on Blueprint within one semester of organization forming. 

Registered Student Organization:  

1. Register with the Center for Student Involvement each semester (the Center for Student Involvement will determine deadlines);
2. Maintain a minimum of two officers and five members;
3. Operate in compliance with University policies and procedures; all federal, state, and local laws; and the regulations of the parent organization where applicable;
4. Annually complete “Student Organization By-Laws" and “Advisor Agreement Worksheet” forms on Blueprint;
5. Have a faculty/staff advisor;
6. Accept responsibility for all financial obligations incurred and decisions made as an organization;
7. Remain in good standing with The Knights of the Roundtable (outlined in the Student Organization Officer Toolkit on Blueprint);
8. Complete the Transition process as outlined by Knights of the Roundtable and the Center for Student Involvement;
9. Host a minimum of one on-campus event or meeting each semester. These events must be registered and approved through the Center for Student Involvement. 

 II. Leadership Criteria 

 The following is a list of criteria for student clubs or organizations:  

1. Students may be nominated for or hold only one officer position per each club or organization they are involved in, and must complete the requirements outlined in Student Organization Bylaws, which are submitted annually to the Center for Student Involvement.
2. Officers must meet and maintain a minimum grade point average requirement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Organizations may require higher grade point averages for officers and members.
3. Students may hold office in student organizations only if they are in good disciplinary standing at the University, defined as not being actively on Disciplinary Probation, Suspension, or Expulsion. 

For more information about this Policy, please contact the Center for Student Involvement.