Student Clubs and Organizations

 

Student clubs and organizations are a branch of the Associated Students of Fullerton College, however, Student Life and Leadership provides support and assistance to all clubs and organizations by sharing relevant information and coordinating student activities which encourages, engages, and embraces the diverse spectrum of shared interests (cultural, academic, social, personal, professional, etc.) among clubs and organizations. Student life and leadership are a necessary part of learning “outside of the classroom” in the completion of each student’s educational and personal growth. Programs, services and hands-on experiences are planned with sufficient variety and provide an opportunity for all to participate.

All officially recognized clubs and organizations that have been approved by Associated Students at Fullerton College must abide by the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Associated Students (A.S.), Fullerton College, and the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD), including the Standards of Student Conduct and Discipline.  Student clubs and organizations are subject to the approval, guidance, and regulation of the Associated Students of Fullerton College.

Officially chartered clubs and organizations must meet the following eligibility requirements for student elected and appointed positions: (1) the student shall be enrolled in the community college at the time of election, and throughout their term, with a minimum of five (5) semester units, or its equivalent; (2) returning and transfer students shall have completed five (5) or more units with at least a 2.0 grade point average in the previous semester in which the student was enrolled in five (5) or more units; (3) returning and transfer students shall be enrolled in and complete five (5) units with at least a 2.0 grade point average during the semester in which the person is a candidate; (4) returning and transfer students shall not be or have not been on disciplinary probation or suspension during the semester in which the person is a candidate; and (5) new student or any student who has been enrolled in and completed a semester of five (5) or more units of college work must have achieved at least a 2.0 grade point average in their senior year of high school. All elected student leaders while in office shall maintain enrollment in five (5) or more units with at least a 2.0 grade point average throughout the semester in which the person holds office.

 

 

General Regulations for Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and organizations shall be recognized as authorized clubs/organizations (official name) providing that they confirm the following conditions:

  • Are composed entirely of currently enrolled students of the college;
  • Have advisors (Fullerton College faculty) approved by the Director of Student Life and Leadership;
  • Hold the majority of their meetings at the College during regular campus hours unless otherwise approved by the club advisor(s);
  • Select members without discrimination or preference for any person(s) on the basis of gender, sex, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, age, marital status, financial status, ethnicity, race, ancestry, national origin, health, religious creed, or the lack thereof;
  • Establish goals that are educational and compatible with the college and/or community interest;
  • Have written a constitution approved by the Associated Students Senate.

Upon verification of the conformity to the conditions listed above, the club/organization may receive official authorization from the Associated Students.  Once officially recognized, the club/organization shall comply with the following conditions:

  • The approved constitution and lists of current officers and members shall be on file with Student Life and Leadership;
  • An approved full-time faculty advisor shall attend or keep abreast of and be responsible for official meetings;
  • All receipts and expenditures shall be handled in accordance with the Financial Code of the Associated Students Constitution and be subject to the accounting of the campus Bursar’s Office;
  • The program of activities, both on and off campus, shall be cleared in advance with the Advisor and Student Life and Leadership;
  • Clubs have the responsibility to comply and adhere to campus policies relating to publicity, distribution of material, circulation of petitions, use of forum areas for speakers, and use of facilities. Clubs shall complete the appropriate forms through Student Life and Leadership;
  • The exploitation of club/organization name, College, or District shall not be permitted;
  • No hazing activities as defined by the California Education Code shall be practiced by any organization or its members.