The office of the University Center, Student Programs and Events (UCSPE) is responsible for overseeing all of these officially registered student organizations. Within UCSPE the Program Coordinator serves as a resource and works with each organization’s faculty or staff adviser to manage the budget, provide programming guidance, and ensure policy compliance.
The 2007-2008 Student Organization Directory is a listing of all officially registered student organizations. It provides information about the organization's purpose, membership, contact information and other details. Any organization looking to be added to the directory should contact the Program Coordinator. Upon completion of the online registration, the organization will automatically be added to the student organization directory.
The Student Organization Manual is a valuable resource for student organizations. This manual has been developed to serve as a resource for the organization as they seek to have a positive impact on the educational and social environment at CUA. It includes pertinent information related to the following topics:
1. UCSPE Staff
2. Student Organization Registration and Renewal
3. Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities
4. Student Organization Advisers
5. Acquisition and Management of Funds
6. Policies and Procedures
7. Event Management
8. Publicity and Promotion
9. Support Services
The Adviser Manual is a useful tool for student organization advisers and student organizations as well. The role of the student organization adviser is an important one. This manual has been developed to serve as a resource for advisers as they seek to have a positive and fruitful working relationship with the student organization. It includes pertinent information related to the following topics:
- UCSPE Staff
- Organization/Adviser Relationship
- Rewards and Challenges
- Policies and Procedures
- Legal Liability
- Advising Strategies
If you are looking to start a new student organization, How to Start a New Student Organization will assist you. It includes important information about procedures as well as a sample constitution. There is also information about UCSPE registration, USG funding and contingency.
The Student Organization Resource Center located in 103 Pryz is a complete resource center for student organizations. Here you will find the organization mailboxes, resources for copying and flyer posting, leadership materials, and information and forms dealing with student organization finances. Visit http://leadership.cua.edu/sorc for more information.
