Involvement & Engagement 138|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey There is a three-tier pyramid classification system of student organizations. Although the privileges and responsibilities increase as a group moves higher in the pyramid, all groups must register with the Office for Student Involvement each academic year and update the registration form each time any information changes. Organization Classification System Different students have varied levels of interest and participation in student organizations. In order to meet these varied needs, there is a three-tier system that exists in order for student organizations to become recognized by either the University or the Student Government Association, or both. REGISTERED student organizations usually include those groups that simply want to reserve University facilities for meetings and programs. These groups may be granted the following University privileges by meeting the requirements for registration (enrolled, activity fee, paying students, organization member requirements, good academic and financial standing with the university). Groups with registered status have the following privileges: • Use of “Kutztown University” as part of the organization’s name; • Use of University facilities for organization meetings and programs; • Limited participation in the campus sales and solicitation process; • Utilization of the campus circulated mail service; • Use of bulletin boards, activities calendar, Bear Essentials, and KU Daily Brief for advertising which conforms to regulations; • Use of Engage software program for enhanced engagement; and • Other appropriate privileges as approved by the president of Kutztown University. SGA-Maroon Status Organizations are those groups that meet eligibility criteria as determined by the Student Government Association and have met the University registration requirements for a minimum of fifteen consecutive academic weeks. Typically, these groups are organizations that are more structured in nature, sponsor various organized activities, and wish to utilize the various services offered by the SGA or KUSSI. Additionally, these groups serve the Kutztown University community by providing opportunities for development in such aspects of life as intellectual, aesthetic, physical, spiritual and social, and serve the special interests of its membership as indicated by the organization’s mission and bylaws. Privileges of SGA-Maroon status organizations are plentiful. They include: • All privileges accorded to registered organizations; • Use of SGA-owned equipment and resources for organization functions, including vehicles, copier, fax machine, and SGB office telephone; • Use of the “SGA-Maroon status” title in information; and • Other appropriate privileges as approved by the president of the University and/or the Student Government Board. Before SGA-Maroon Status can be granted, a student organization must submit an application to the Student Government Board and develop a mission statement and constitution. That mission statement must then be approved by the Student Government Board, the University President, or designee. SGA-Maroon Status groups must utilize the SGA accounting resources for all financial activity and maintain compliance with University and SGA regulations. They also must submit a monthly student organization Activity Report to the
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