STUDENT BODY ASSOCIATIONS

I. Associated Students of College of the Redwoods (ASCR)

The Board encourages students to form their own government and/or organization to represent the students at the Eureka campus, the Del Norte Center, and the Mendocino Center and to continue activities not in conflict with the authority and responsibility of the District and College. The ASCR organization must be voted upon by the members of the student body of each campus or center and must be approved by the President of each campus (the Associate Vice President at the centers) or designee. The governing board of the ASCR organization should provide for the sanction and coordination of student clubs and activity programs for students and should be financially responsible for all student activities.

II. Student Organizations

The Board encourages students to participate as members of official College clubs. Recognized student clubs are defined as follows:

A. They must have a name.

B. The purpose of the organization must be compatible with the policies and educational objectives of the College.

C. A member of the college faculty, support staff, or administration must act as advisor and be present at all meetings or functions.

D. The organization is open to all currently enrolled students who hold an ASCR membership and must number at least ten members.

E. The organization must have an approved constitution or charter and organization bylaws and must maintain a current list of officers and members with the Vice President of Student Services or designee.

F. Members must be selected without regard for race, religion, sex, or national origin.

G. The club must meet at least once a semester and announce meetings that must be open to the general student body.

H. All organization funds must be deposited with the ASCR, and college accounts can be established in the Business Office.

I. No organization will become official until approved by the Associated Students of College of the Redwoods and the College President or designee.

J. A year-end report shall be filed with the college Student Activities Coordinator or Education Center Advisor by the club advisor or organization president no later than June 15.

III. Ad Hoc Student Organizations

An ad hoc student organization is a group that is organized for a specific, yet temporary, purpose compatible with the policies and educational objectives of the College; it is not a group that is ordinarily an ongoing organization. It is defined as follows:

A. It may not operate for more than 30 days.

B. Organizers must file a statement of purpose and have the approval of the Student Activities Coordinator or Education Center Advisor.

C. The ad hoc organization will be granted all the privileges of a recognized student organization.

D. All funds must be deposited with the College Business Office.

IV. Curriculum-related Activities Other Than Approved Field Trips

Class or class-originated activities not meeting at a designated time and/or place must have written permission from the Vice President of Student Services and have the approval on file in the Student Activities Office with the Student Activities Coordinator.

V. Privileges

Recognized student organizations will enjoy the following privileges:

A. The use of the College name in conjunction with the club name.

B. The use of buildings, grounds, equipment, and services of the College when available and officially scheduled.

C. Publicity through College channels.

D. The club will be listed on the current club roster.

VI. Loss of Charter

Organizations that fail to comply with the previously mentioned regulations will have their charter suspended or canceled, and any club funds will revert to the Associated Students of College of the Redwoods general fund on June 30. Meetings held without advisors, monies handled outside the normal College procedures, or failure to submit a year-end report are typical examples of why many organizations are canceled. The Vice President of Student Services or designee will be responsible for enforcing all organization regulations.

VII. Appeal Loss of Charter

Any club that loses its charter may appeal to the ASCR. Such appeals must be filed within 30 school days. If no appeal is filed, the action becomes effective.


Approved: June, 1980
Revised: September 12, 1994