Student Organization Leader Information

Our student organization leaders gain great experience in leading a group, managing activities, and building and achieving goals. A student organization leader understands how to operate their group by because they learn about purchasing, event management, fundraising, and policy rules that impact your group. Use this information to help you manage your student org. When you have questions, please contact Office of Student Life. (OSL). 

Understanding College Rules

All organizations, when participating in meeting, activities, events, whether traveling or on campus, adhere to all college policies. The college student conduct code is used to address behavioral issues that violate college policy, and this includes any action related to club business or activities.

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 code of conduct (WAC 495D-120). 

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 OSL, your instructor, or any of the staff in Student Services. Any club or organization whose members participate in hazing could lose organization recognition and funding, and be subject to the student code of conduct.

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 or other drug by any student attending such events on non-college property shall conform to state law. Violation of this rule will elicit appropriate sanctions.

Student organization leaders should keep in good contact with the Associated Student Government Executive Board (ASG) by talking about their activities. ASG meets weekly and meetings are open to all college community members, including faculty, students, staff, and guests. 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.

All student organizations are open to all currently enrolled LWTech student regardless of program, age, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ability, major, class, marital status, family status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, creed, national origin, language, handicap, or any other protected identity per the school's Equal Opportunity policy and non-discrimination information.

 

Student Organization Operations

Officers are responsible for leading the organization, 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 groups can add/change titles/responsibilities as needed. Officer responsibilities and election process should be stated in the student organization constitution.

  • President
    • Organize functions and lead meetings, determine how often/when/where meetings will take place, provide leadership in goal setting for the student org, and developing enthusiasm and excitement among members
  • Vice President
    • Assist the President in leading the student org, take over in case of President's absence
  • Records Officer
    • Take and distribute official meeting minutes (record of what takes place at meetings), record the student org's history (list of events, pictures, etc.), keep track of activities for the year
  • Treasurer
    • Accurately track financial records (work with OSL to do so), update student org members on available funding, manage fundraising efforts
  • Events Coordinator
    • Implement event ideas of the student org, complete forms with Office of Student Life (to reserve space, order supplies, etc.)

More information about officer responsibilities is available in the Student Organizations Teams Channel.

Being a member means:

  • Participating in student organization activities and meetings;
  • Voting on student org matters, including officers, events to hold, how to spend funds, etc.;
  • Non-members may still participate in student org events, and members may decide to stop participating at any time;
  • Any currently enrolled student at LWTech is eligible to be a member.

In order for a student organization to receive funding and support, they must remain an active organization. To be considered active, the officers must:

  • Submit annual recognition form, during the first quarter they will be active that year
  • Have at least one student officer attend training once a year.

Student organization officers and members are required to meet at least 3 times during the quarter to plan activities, set goals, and engage in the purpose of the student org. Please complete the meeting schedule form that outline when and where meetings are held. OSL or you group's advisor can reserve on-campus space for meetings. Open classrooms should not be used for meeting space without a faculty member present. 

Student organizations can hold events, fundraisers, and travel as an official organization of LWTech. To receive funding, support, and liability coverage for an event or activity, groups must register the event by submitting the appropriate forms.

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.

Learn more about funding

 

Activity or Event Management

Student Organizations develop ideas for campus activities to build their group's community, explore an industry exhibit, or socialize and have fun. Information below is focused on developing an activity and follows processes outlined by OSL.

Holding an event or sponsoring an activity means having a great idea for your members to get engaged with an activity. Ask your student organization members what activity would focus on your group's mission or purpose.

Complete an activity registration form, for any activity you want to hold; regardless of whether or not your group has funding. 

Work with the OSL 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.

Let the college community know about your event. Complete a marketing form and OSL will assist you with designing and marketing your event or activity.

OSL will work with you to help build, create, and implement your event. We will post your event to the college calendar, put up your posters, help you book a college location.

After your event is completed, complete an event evaluation form. Let us know more about your event, including how your members enjoyed the experience or letting us know what you learned.

Operating Hours by Day
Hours
Monday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed