Leadership Handbook Contents
Chapter 1: Student Clubs and Organizations
Chapter 2: Financing Your Investment
Chapter 4: Publicity and Promotion
Chapter 1: Student Clubs & Organizations
Over 200 Clubs and Organizations make up the heart of the student experience at Brandeis. This chapter will help to direct you through the different stages of forming and managing a club. The Student Union at Brandeis is your primary source for club management, creation, and structure. Members of their Executive Office and Club Support Committee will be there to answer your questions and support your club through recognition, financing, and successful programs and initiatives. Don't forget to also utilize the staff in the Department of Student Activities for help with your program planning, group development, leadership training, and troubleshooting. There are many people on campus that want your club to succeed!
Club Classifications
Student Group Privileges
Building a Club at Brandeis
Anti-Hazing Form
My.Brandeis.edu
The Club Center section of MyBrandeis (my.brandeis.edu/clubs) was created as a central database for all information regarding official clubs and organizations at Brandeis. Whether you are interested in joining a club, starting a club, or finding an appropriate co-sponsor for an event, it is the most comprehensive resource of club information on campus. It lists clubs, leader information, meeting times, and website and mailing list information. The general public can view certain limited information, while members of clubs are permitted to view more detailed information after logging in. This is also the portal through which club leaders are able to submit funding requests. For details on how to change my.brandeis club administrators, click here.
Club Classifications
Three types of clubs exist at Brandeis. All of these variations have different roles, responsibilities, and access to University resources.
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Recognized Clubs A recognized club must be accredited by the Student Union Senate. To be recognized, a club must obtain the signatures of ten prospective members. |
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Chartered Clubs A chartered club must be approved by the Student Union Senate. To be chartered, a club must obtain the signatures of fifteen prospective members and 135 supporters (totaling 150 signatures). Chartered clubs may not duplicate the purpose of any already-chartered club. Chartered clubs may not discriminate in their membership. Chartered Clubs may also request money from the Union Finance Board. |
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Secured Clubs Secured clubs are specifically mentioned in the Student Union Constitution. They are a special class of club that cannot be dechartered and that receives a fixed amount of the Student Activities Fee each semester. Secured clubs often have special privileges related to their function. For example, WBRS 100.1FM has the privilege of operating under a radio broadcast license held by the Board of Trustees of Brandeis University. Secured clubs can only be created and removed by a constitutional amendment, and are generally derived from existing chartered clubs. |
Student Group Privileges
All clubs, regardless of classification, are granted certain privileges from The Union as well as under Rights and Responsibilities. They are as follows:
- To be listed on the Club Center Website and have access to create a website of their own.
- Can use the University name and seal on club related activities (Rights and Responsibilities, Section 16)
- Will have a Union mailbox, access to the Union Club Resource Center (Romper Room - SCC 301), and access to additional Union resources including copying, art supplies, and a fax machine.
- Will have access to University facilities including classrooms, meeting spaces, and performance spaces (Rights and Responsibilities, Section 13.7)
Building a Club at Brandeis
Follow this link to learn more about how to create a club at Brandeis. Before considering a new club, take a moment to look at the Club Center on my.brandeis.edu to see if a club already exists with similar interests, goals, and activities. You might be able to join a club that's already active!
Anti-Hazing Form
Every year the Department of Student Activities is responsible for confirming that all organizational student leaders are aware of and in compliance with Massachusetts Act Prohibiting the Practice of Hazing (Chapter 269 of the General Laws). A full copy of this Act is available in Rights and Responsibilities - Appendix A or through the Department of Student Activities, Shapiro Campus Center Room 203. One representative from each club and organization must sign this form on behalf of the organization in order to achieve proper recognition from the Student Union.