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Being a student organization leader requires understanding how to operate the org, being a behind the scenes leader so your members have a successful experience. At a minimum, student org leaders must understand purchasing, event management, fundraising, and how different rules impact your activities. Use this information to help you manage your student org. When you have questions, please contact Office of Student Life.
Admission to the college carries with it the prescription that the student will conduct himself or herself as a responsible member of the college community. This includes an expectation that the student will obey appropriate laws, will comply with the rules of the college and its departments, and will maintain a high standard of integrity and honesty. Violations of college rules or conduct that interfere with the operation of college affairs will be dealt with by the college, and the college may impose sanctions as outlined in the Student Conduct Code (WAC 495D-120). This includes any action related to club business or activities.
Hazing is an inappropriate form of behavior and will not be tolerated. It is prohibited by the Student Code of Conduct and is defined as any method of initiation into a student organization that is likely to cause danger or harm – physical, mental, or emotional. If you know of any such incidents, please notify the club advisor, the Manager of Office of Student Life, your instructor, or any of the staff in Student Services. Any club or organization where members participate in hazing could lose its ASG approval and funding.
Students, faculty, staff and administration support the board policy and the law in having a drug and alcohol-free campus. Drugs and alcohol are not permitted anywhere on campus except as specifically provided for by board policy. The use of illegal drugs by any student attending a college-sponsored event is also prohibited, even though the event does not take place at the college. The use of alcohol by any student attending such events on non-college property shall conform to state law. Violation of this rule will elicit appropriate sanctions.
Student org leaders should keep in good contact with the ASG Executive Board by registering their talking about their activities. Officers from each student org should submit email contact information to the office to receive updates from ASG, to events and support other student clubs and student activities on campus.
Being a member entails:
Officers are responsible for leading the student org, following policies, and submitting required paperwork. Student organizations should have at least one officer but can have more as needed.
The traditional officer positions are as follows, but student orgs can add/change titles/responsibilities as needed. Officer responsibilities and election process should be stated in the student organization constitution.
More information about officer responsibilities is available in the Student Organizations Canvas Course.
In order for a student organization to receive funding and support, they need remain an active organization. To be considered active, the officers must:
Student organizations can request funding through the Event, Funding, and Travel form.
Student org officers and members should meet regularly during the quarter to plan activities, set goals, and engage in the purpose of the student org. Student org advisors can reserve space for meetings.
Student organizations can hold events, fundraisers, and travel as an official organization of LWTech. In order to receive funding, support, and liability coverage for an event or activity, student orgs must register the event by submitting the appropriate forms.
All forms are available in Canvas. The steps for gaining approval for events are:
All forms must be completed at least 30 days before the date of the event, purchase, or travel. All forms will be reviewed by Office of Student Life and then submitted to the appropriate campus departments to fulfill the requests.
Student organization funding is provided through the Services and Activities fees, paid for by enrolled students through tuition. Student orgs may apply for funding through the Associated Student Government to sponsor or create activities for their members. These activities might include hosting a speaker, celebrating the end of the quarter, creating an activity for the student body, or traveling for service learning, volunteering, or professional development.
Work with Office of Student Life coordinator to purchase supplies. All and any purchases must be approved before purchased by a student org officer, advisor, or member buy completing the purchasing request form.
You can use the same form to complete the event registration and purchasing request together.
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is committed to providing access to information for all, therefore we are taking the following measures to ensure accessibility of the college’s public facing website (LWTech.edu), and third-party platforms utilized by students, staff, and community members.
The college is currently conducting an audit to determine the extent to which its website and third-party platforms are compliant.