Registered Student Organizations

WHY REGISTER?

It is through registration as a student organization that your group is recognized by Leeward Community College. This permits you and your group to reserve facilities, raise funds, apply for campus funding, receive services from the Student Life Office and other campus departments. Registration expires May 30 each year.

REGISTRATION CRITERIA

PURPOSE

Each student organization is required to describe clearly and specifically the purpose of the organization. The purpose stated on the application will be used by the Student Life Office when providing information to the campus community. The purpose of the organization should be consistent with the educational nature of the college.

MEMBERSHIP

• Each registered group must be composed of at least 5 (five) currently registered and paid Leeward CC students.
• Student organization members information will be made public through the website. Public information includes name and e- mail address.
• Only currently registered and paid Leeward CC students can be active members; only active members may vote, hold office, determine programs, control the group’s money, and represent the group to the college. Currently enrolled Leeward students must comprise three-fourths of the organization’s membership.
• The college is committed to a policy that prohibits discrimination practices. Your group may not utilize discriminatory practices based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or a special disabled veteran. The college also prohibits sexual harassment.

ORGANIZATION ADVISORS

Your group must have an advisor. An advisor can be a valuable source of information and continuity for the group, and may be a Leeward CC staff or faculty member.

Advisors May:
Provide information/advice to the group; participate in orienting and training new members and officers; attend group meetings; and participate in discussions.

Advisors May Not:
select members (but may participate in selection discussion); determine or direct the group’s programs, goals, performances; control group’s finances; vote; hold office; reserve campus facilities or represent the group to the University or community.