Privileges and Responsibilities
The following guidelines outline the advantages and responsibilities of registering as a student organization at Creighton University. Perks of being a Registered Student Organization: |
- You are included in the On-Line Registered Student Organization Directory, University bulletin and other publications
- Your registered events are included in the student planner and on the Student Activities web page
- All student organization presidents included on student organization listserv
- Use the Student Center, campus mall and most equipment with no rental fees
- Post on the Campus Posting Boards without obtaining approval from Student Activities Office. (Must get approval for any event involving alcohol)
- Participation in the Involvement Fair. (Held every fall; space is limited)
- Request student and parent mailing information at no cost
- Use student organization resources, computer area and printers in the Student Activities Office at no charge
- Apply for funding from the Creighton Students Union (does not apply to groups with selective membership).
- Co-sponsor programs with the CSU Program Board.
- Open a Creighton Federal Credit Union account
- Receive a copy card from Creighton Students Union to use on Student Activities Office copy machine
- Get a mailbox in the Student Activities Office
- Have your Student Organization web page linked to the University's Student Activities Office Web Page
- Access professional consultation for your student organization issues.
Responsibilities for all Registered Student Organization: | - Attend one of mandatory Student Organization Orientation Sessions. Failure to attend will terminate funding from CSU.
- Avoid any activity, speech, or expression that may be deemed as:
- Creating a clear danger of inciting violence or unlawful behavior.
- Advocating the physical harm, coercion, intimidation or invasion of the personal rights of any individual
- Violating University policies on harassment.
- Advocating the willful damage, destruction or seizure of University property.
- Interfering with classes or University activities. Please refer to the Creighton University Student Handbook for the official University policy.
- Accept the responsibility for a member's behavior when:
- She/he is acting as a member of the organization, with or without sanction
- An event is held, official or unofficial, in the name of the organization
- Provide programs or services which constructively fulfill the purpose of the organization and Creighton University such as:
- Leadership development for the organization's officers
- The sharing of ideas, values and activities for officers and members
- Professional and educational programs which may enhance the curricular interests of members
- Receive approval from the Student Activities for:
- T-shirt and other merchandise designs and use of the Creighton University and/or Bluejay logos
- Fundraising efforts
- Events and postings involving alcohol
- Linking an organization's Web site to the Student Activities Office web page
- Abide by the organization's constitution and bylaws and submit any changes to the Student Activities Office for approval.
- Participate in training opportunities endorsed by the Student Activities Office.
- Maintain registration throughout the year by keeping officer information current in the Student Activities Office, and by filling out an Annual Registration Form and an Annual Action Report in April or at the beginning of the regular school year. Failure to maintain registration will result in that organization receiving a "pending" status and lose all privileges (see above) as a Student Organization. After one year of "pending" status, the organization is considered "unregistered." In order for the organization to become registered again, the group is required to complete the SORC process.
- Check the Student Organization Mailbox in the Student Activities Office on a weekly basis.
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