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Responsibilities and Privileges

Responsibilities:
Student organizations are expected to comply with all policies and procedures set forth by the University and the Office of Student Activities & Facilities. In addition, student organizations are expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:

  1. Submit the names and contact information for all club officers and advisor(s)
  2. Submit the active club membership list for the current academic semester or year, the size of which membership must be greater than 10 students
  3. Submit a schedule of meetings and events for the current academic semester or year
  4. Attend all scheduled leadership training programs or meetings
  5. Maintain a current club constitution and/or by-laws that clearly outline the framework and governance of the organization
  6. Meet all club financial obligations
  7. Have representation at all activities fairs or other University functions (e.g. Open House) as requested


Privileges:
The University seeks to support student organizations and foster an environment where student organizations are an integral part of student life. To that end, student organizations enjoy the following privileges:

1. Have the support of the Office of Student Activities & Facilities, as well as other University offices and departments

2. Use of the University's name in association with the name of the student organization, provided use of the University's name is in accordance with stated policies about the name, logo, and trademarks

3. Solicitation of membership on campus under the club's name

4. Listing of the student organization in official publications of Fairfield University and the University Web site

5. Ability to publicize on campus

6. Co-sponsorship of activities with other organizations or University offices and departments

7. Conduct fundraising activities on campus

8. Use of the University's interoffice mail functions

9. Use of the University's electronic mail system and functions

10. Maintaining a Web site on University servers

11. Participate in leadership recognition events, conferences, and activities

12. Use of facilities and services of the University

13. To request and receive appropriate protections of confidentiality from the Office of Student Activities & Facilities with respect to the maintenance and disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in active club member rosters.

 

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