Intercultural Center

How to Join the Google Group

1. Once logged into your Brandeis email account, open a new tab and click on the Google Apps icon in the top right corner of the screen (it looks like 9 dots in a square)
2. Scroll down and click on Groups
3. On the left side of the screen, click on All Groups. This will show all Google Groups that are associated with Brandeis University.
4. In the search bar, type in “icc_ebleaders”, all lowercase letters with no spaces.
5. Select the group called “icc_ebleaders-group”.
6. At the top of the page, next to the name of the group, click on the button that says “Join Group”.
7. You will begin to receive the weekly Club Leader Newsletter and any other emails directed to all club leaders!

Repeat this process to join the Club Leaders google group "clubleaders-group".

How to Leave the Google Group

1. Once you are no longer a club officer or you graduate, you can remove yourself from the ICC E-Board Leaders Google Group.
2. First, follow steps 1 and 2 above. 
3. On the left side of the screen, click on My Groups. This will show all of the Google Groups that you are a part of.
4. In the search bar, type in “icc_ebleaders”, or scroll down to “icc_ebleaders-group”.
5. Once in the group, on the left side of the screen, click on My Membership Settings.
6. At the top of the page, next to the name of the group, click on the button that says “Leave Group”. 
7. You will no longer receive the Club Leader Newsletter or any other emails for club leaders.

Repeat this process to leave the Club Leaders google group "clubleaders-group".

1. 1. Become a Recognized Chartered Club - To be part of the ICC, clubs must first obtain official recognition and charter status from the university.
      • To learn more about starting a new club and/or obtaining official recognition and charter status, please contact the Department of Student Engagement (studentengagement@brandeis.edu) and/or Student Union Club Support Committee (clubsupport@brandeis.edu). 
   2. Schedule an Interest Meeting - Clubs are required to schedule an Introductory Informational Meeting with an ICC Club Advisor & Student Engagement Specialist.
      • During the informational meeting, clubs can expect to receive an overview of the following:
        1. ICC Mission Statement, Values & Goals
        2. ICC History
        3. ICC Club Membership Agreements
        4. ICC Policies
        5. ICC Club Resources
   3. Present to the ICC Coalition - Presentation will be limited to 10 minutes with an additional 10 minutes for Q&A.
      • Members of the Club Executive Board (at least one President, Event Coordinator, and Treasuer) are required to present to the ICC Coalition. The presentation is expected to cover the following points:
        1. Club Constitution (purpose, membership, officers, meetings, election of officers, constitution amendments, statement of non-exclusivity)
        2. Why do you want to be part of the ICC?
        3. What will your club contribute to the ICC community?
        4. What cultural significance will your club bring to Brandeis?
        5. How does your club connect to the mission/history of the ICC?
        6. What are your goals for the semester? (must be tangible)
      • After the presentation, the ICC Coalition will lead a question-and-answer (Q&A) session.
   4.  Communication on Decision - The ICC Coalition Delegates will review the information with their respective clubs and participate in a vote to decide whether to admit the new club into the ICC.
      • Each ICC Club will be entitled to one vote, and this vote will be cast by their respective ICC Delegate.
      • A 2/3rds majority vote will be required for the club to join the ICC.
      • Communication regarding the final decision will be shared by the ICC Coalition Co-Chairs, two weeks after the initial presentation.