Student Government, Clubs and Organizations

    DACC recognizes the important role that campus clubs can play in developing students' personal and professional interests. Campus clubs and organizations may be formed by requesting official recognition from the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services. To gain official recognition, the club or organization must take the following steps:

1. Obtain a DACC faculty or staff advisor who is able to attend club meetings and participate in club sponsored activities.
2. Identify at least five students who wish to form the club as charter members.
3. Develop a constitution and by-laws or rules.
4. Identify the name of the organization and criteria for membership.
5. Write a Statement of Purpose which explains what unmet needs will be provided by the club or organization.
6. State the proposed club activities.
7. Describe the affiliation of the club or organization with any local, state, or national groups, if any, and provide a copy of that group's constitution.
8. Provide a roster of temporary officers.

    This information must be submitted in writing to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services. The Vice President shall determine the status of club recognition. Clubs which are officially recognized may request monetary support of $50.00 per year from the Student Activities Budget through the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services.

    Each campus club or organization is free to choose members upon the basis of individual merit. Any exclusion from membership shall be on the basis of published and justified criteria. Campus clubs, organizations, or their affiliates who discriminate against or exclude members on the basis of race, creed, sex, color, nationality, religion, or handicap will not be granted college recognition. Clubs and organizations are encouraged to generate income. Community involvement, including patron support in the form of advertisements, ticket sales, attendance, and contributions, is encouraged.

    Clubs may request support for special activities which promote the general welfare and community relations of the College. Requests for support for special activities should be directed to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services.