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Student Handbook

Student Handbook Activities and Organizations

Activities and Organizations

Student activities and organizations are an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Participation in organizations is one avenue students may select to develop their skills and interests. Involvement in activities contributes to personal growth, intellectual development and a sense of social responsibility.

The academic community should be a place where students can freely examine ideas and express their views. Student organizations should be free to examine and to discuss any concern or interest of the membership, to hear any person of their choosing and to support all causes by orderly means that do not disturb the essential operation of the institution.

St. Cloud State University has over 200 individual clubs and organizations representing a broad spectrum of campus life. Student participation in these co-curricular experiences is encouraged.

Clubs and organizations conform to federal and state rules relative to discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status and religion, membership on a local commission, or status with regard to public assistance.

Co-Curricular Transcript

Enhance your resume with the proof of involvement at SCSU.
The Co-Curricular Transcript is a university verified record that tracks your participation in organizations throughout your college career. It provides:

  • Recognition - of an active, well-rounded person.
  • Documentation - when applying for scholarships, awards and graduate programs.
  • Authenticity - a supplement for resumes and placement files.
  • Guide - for defining career objectives and personal goals.

The organization, year, semester, and offices held are included on the Co-Curricular Transcript. You may recieve your Co-Curricular Transcript by completing a short request form available in the University Organizations office (117E Atwood Center) or through Career Services (101 Administrative Services). A minimal fee is charged to cover production costs of the transcript, which may be included with your placement file or as part of your resume. Anticipate a one-week period to generate the Co-Curricular Transcript. For more information please contact the Office of University Organizations in 117E Atwood Center or call 308-3004.

Role of the Faculty/Staff Adviser

Advisers to student organizations shall be full-time St. Cloud State University employees during the academic year in which they serve, unless otherwise approved by the university president or her/his designee. Faculty, staff and administrative advisors shall serve without pay and shall not be provided release time from other professional duties unless otherwise indicated by the president or her/his designee.

The role of the adviser to a student organization is to represent and to protect the interests of St. Cloud State University and its students in all matters pertaining to the organization. Advisers shall provide professional expertise for their respective organizations in the selection, promotion, production, and evaluation of the organization's activities. In addition, the adviser serves as the university's representative at the organization's sponsored events. Advisers shall be responsible for the following:

  1. requesting and approving contracts with the cooperation and assistance of the student group,
  2. signing all vouchers and other forms concerning funds after ascertaining that they are being spent for the intended purpose, and
  3. all organizational expenditures.

Student Government, Greek Life, Student Book Exchange

Each Thursday at 5 p.m., Student Government (comprised of 26 elected student senators and 9 chairs), holds open meetings in the Voyageurs Room of Atwood Memorial Center to discuss campus issues, allocate activity fees and pass legislation that represents the viewpoint of students.

The following is a list of all committees on which hundreds of students are needed. Six are student government committees which are comprised of students-at-large. There are many all-university committees which are comprised of administrators, faculty, and students. Students serving on both these types of committees act on behalf of the student body. The Student Government strongly encourages any interested students to drop by the office in A138 Atwood Center, or phone 308-3751.

Student Government Committees

  • Judicial Council
  • Legislative Affairs
  • Academic Affairs
  • Urban Affairs
  • Student Services
  • Campus Affairs
  • Finance Committee
  • Fee Allocation Committee
  • Public Relations Committee
  • Cultural Diversity Committee
  • Constitutional Review Committee