PROCEDURES FOR STARTING A NEW STUDENT ORGANIZATION

http://osa.tamuk.edu/organizations/

There are many clubs and organizations at Texas A&M-Kingsville. However, if an organization you are looking for doesn’t exist, we encourage you to begin your own. The steps for creating an organization are listed below. A full manual of information for student organizations can be found online at http://osa.tamuk.edu/organizations/handbook

1.                  Schedule an appointment to meet with the Assistant Director of Student Activities. As the staff member who works with student organizations, he/she will advise you on the process and provide the necessary forms to get your organization off the ground

2.                  Draft a Statement of Purpose. It will be important for you to create a statement of purpose, which will be submitted with other paperwork to complete your recognition.

3.                  Complete an Information Sheet outlining your organization’s leadership.

4.                  Provide a Constitution/By-Laws/Other Governing Documents. All organizations must submit (and update anytime there are changes) a constitution and any other governing documents, such as by-laws. These will also routinely need to be updated every two years.

5.                  Submit a Membership Roster. Your proposed organization will need at least 10 members to be recognized. 

Organizations may be proposed at any time, however the process is not complete until voted upon by the Student Government Association. Once the process is complete, you will be notified in writing of your organization’s recognition. For a list of guidelines for approval of Greek organizations and the privileges of registered organizations, consult the Student Activities website.  All questions and matters concerning student organizations should be addressed to the Assistant Director of Student Activities in room 301 of the Memorial Student Union, or by calling 593-2760.  

 

 

 

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