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How to Form a New Club

Being part of campus life provides experiences and builds skills that compliment the learning you receive in the classroom.  Starting a club from “scratch” can be a fun, rewarding experience, and the staff in the Office of Student Life are here to help you every stop of the way.  We provide direction by helping you interpret DCCCD policies and procedures.  We offer leadership training in various formats, and assist you with event planning.  So, let’s get you started on your way to forming a new student club or organization!

Step One:

Start talking to fellow students about your ideas, interests, and goals.  Ask the Student Life Staff for a table in the Pit to “recruit” new students to your club.  Come up with a great name for your club

Step Two:

All clubs are required to submit a Petition for Recognition Form (this is a DCCCD form) and a Club Constitution.  Instructions for completing these forms can be found in the New Club Packet.  Stop by the Office of Student Life, Room C-141, and pick one up!

Step Three:

Choose a full-time faculty member, professional support staff member or administrator to serve as your “Club Advisor.”  Your Club Advisor will serve as a mentor to your group, attend your club meetings (as much as possible), assist with your club activities and provide advice concerning campus policies and resources.  Make a list of those you’d like to ask to serve.  You can have more than one (especially if you are a large or active group!)  Call or e-mail the people you have selected to interview and schedule an appointment that is convenient for them.  Be sure to go the meeting prepared to answer some basic questions about your club such as your mission, purpose, activities you’d like to pursue, who your officers are, and when you’d like to hold club meetings.  After the meeting, thank them for their time, and ask them to let you know their decision within one week if possible.  Be sure to leave them your contact information should they have any questions and need follow-up.

Step Four:

Once you have selected your advisor(s), have them complete their portion of the Petition for Recognition form.  Ask them to review your Club Constitution for suggestions or corrections.  Submit the Petition for Recognition Form and your final draft of the constitution to the Office of Student Life.  A “Student Life Liaison” will be assigned to work with your club and advise you as to how to complete the Club Orientation, submit your Officer’s Roster and Membership Roster.

Step Five:

One you have completed all four steps, you will be notified when the Director of the Office of Student Life and the Dean of Student Services has approved your petition.  At that time, you can begin submitting requests for meeting space and publicizing your club meetings.  But most of all have fun! And remember, we are here to help you every step of the way!  Welcome to Student Life!

Have questions?  Call us at 972-860-7185 or stop by and meet the Student Life Liaisons in Room C-141. New Club Packets are available all year!