Want to Start a Club?
Step ONE: LOOP Group
Step TWO: Ad Hoc Club
Step THREE: Chartered Club
Q: What is the difference between a LOOP Group, an Ad Hoc Club, and a Chartered Club?
A:
| LOOP Group | Ad Hoc Club | Chartered Club | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advisor | Student Life | FLCC Faculty/Staff | FLCC Faculty/ Staff |
| Budget | $0 | $250.00 per year | Determined based on request |
| Constitution | Developing | On File | Updated and On File |
Q: What is a LOOP Group?
A: A LOOP Group consists of Finger Lakes Community College Students who share a common interest. Under the advisement of the Office of Student Life, a LOOP Group will spend a full academic semester focusing on membership recruitment and retention with the goal of becoming an established Ad Hoc Club (and then ultimately a Chartered Club) of the Finger Lakes Community College Student Corporation.
Q: How do I register a LOOP Group?
A: Pick up a LOOP Group Registration Form in the Office of Student Life (B255). Once filled out and submitted, a staff member from the Office of Student Life will contact you via e-mail to set up a LOOP Group activation meeting.
Q: How does a LOOP Group become an Ad Hoc Club?
A: Over the course of the full academic semester (fall or spring) of existence, the Office of Student Life will work with a LOOP Group to 1) recruit members, 2) set up meeting times/locations, 3) plan activities, 4) identify a faculty/staff advisor, and 5) compose a constitution. Once a LOOP Group has demonstrated the ability to sustain as an active part of student life on campus, the LOOP Group leaders will present the constitution to the Student Senate to request Ad Hoc Club status. Once conditionally approved by the Student Senate, final budgetary approval will be considered by the Finger Lakes Community College Student Corporation Board of Directors.
Q: How does an Ad Hoc Club become a Chartered Club?
A: After having served the campus community as an Ad Hoc Club for two full academic semesters, an Ad Hoc Club is eligible to become a Chartered Club. Once eligible, the Ad Hoc Club officers will present an updated constitution and proposed budget to the Student Senate to request Chartered Club status. Once conditionally approved by the Student Senate, final budgetary approval will be considered by the Finger Lakes Community College Student Corporation Board of Directors.
Q: Who can participate in a LOOP Group, Ad Hoc Club, or a Chartered Club?
A: All students pay a Student Activity Fee and are therefore officially members of the Finger Lakes Community College Student Corporation. All students are able to participate in all LOOP Group, Ad Hoc Club, and Chartered Club activities.
For more information about getting involved on campus, please stop by the Office of Student Life (B-255), or e-mail loop@flcc.edu.