NEW STUDENT ORGANIZATION GUIDE
Student Organizations are a great way for students to develop social, educational, and leadership skills. Involvement in Student Organizations allows students to network, represent Collin College, and become engaged through on-campus and community service activities.
Student Organization leaders and members make a difference through involvement with college committees, campus events, educational forums, cultural events, community service, and outreach programs. Organizational goals and activities vary from group to group. Student Engagement offers assistance to organizations in developing goals and planning events.
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Types of Organizations
To more effectively understand and communicate the relationship that exists between the college and student groups, two( 2) types of organizations have been defined: Registered Student Organizations( RSOs) and College Affiliated Groups( CAGs).
RSO Registered Student Organizations
Registered organizations cover a wide range of student interests. RSOs contribute to the college culture by providing events, activities, education, resources, and support. Often, these groups are civically engaged within the local community. Some organizations are affiliated with local, state, or national organizations. RSOs must have a full-time professional staff / faculty member selected by student officers to serve as their primary advisor. Part-time employees may serve as a secondary advisor or petition the Dean of Student and Enrollment Services to become an approved primary advisor. RSOs may request funding from SAFAC.
Examples include:
Phi Theta Kappa, Baptist Student Ministry, Collin Nursing Student Association, and Student Government Association
CAG College Affiliated Groups
CAGs are inherently linked to Collin College because of their purpose and relationship to a college department. Instead of an advisor volunteering their time to assist a Student Organization, College Affiliated Groups have full-time employees assigned to work with students as a part of their regular job duties. CAGs are not subject to Student Engagement student organization procedures and do not complete the student organization registration process; however, they must comply with any guidelines established by their respective department. CAGs may request funding from SAFAC.
Examples include: Student Ambassadors and Athletic Teams.
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