The college supports the right of individuals to organize and participate in student organizations whose purpose isin line with the mission of Bellin College.
Organizations Seeking Recognition Must Have
- At least three (3) active Bellin College student members
- none of the founding members can be graduating seniors
- A Bellin College Faculty/Staff Facilitator(s), who is at least half time
- Membership list/Roster – through BC Buzz
- Purpose statement, including mission and goals
- Provide something unique to campus and not duplicate existing campus efforts
- Bylaws
- Any organization with a national affiliation must submit a letter from its national organization stating that the organization has permission to use the national name and attach national constitution if available.
Organizations with Recognition Enjoy the Following Benefits
- Use of Bellin College name and logo
- If a student organization is going to use the Bellin College logo, they must receive approval on the documentation by the Marketing Department
- Participation in the Involvement Fair during Week of Welcome
- Access to Marketing Department for graphic design
- Inclusion on the Bellin College Website
- Reservation of Bellin College rooms and spaces
- Financial resources: Bellin College account, consulting assistance, Bellin College tax ID number
- Registration of off campus events, resulting in support for disputes with off campus vendors
- Liability coverage by Bellin College insurance policies
The Process of Obtaining Recognition is as Follows
- Recognition paperwork found on the BC Buzz.
- Paperwork is submitted to the Campus Life Coordinator and reviewed. A meeting is scheduled with the contact person seeking recognition and the Campus Life Coordinator for further information and clarification of the recognition process.
- All paperwork will be submitted the Campus Life Coordinator. Once all paperwork is collected the Vice President of Student Affairs, Enrollment, and Belonging will present the possible student organization to the Chief Academic Officer and the President’s Cabinet. The president of the college will have the final decision.
- The Campus Life Coordinator informs organization of decision.
- If an organization is approved for recognition, the organization and contact information will be placed on the Bellin College web site.
- All students must have a 2.0 and be in good standing with the college.