Student Organization Handbook
Faculty and Staff Involvement
The University supports the principle that it is the responsibility
of students, faculty, and administration to work cooperatively for the attainment
of the University's educational goals in the extra-curricular as well as the
academic life of the institution. In line with this principle, the University
recommends, but does not require, that student organizations involve University
faculty or staff as Advisers to their organizations. Student organizations are
also encouraged to affiliate with related departments. Students should, however,
remain in control of the organization at all times.
Faculty or staff advisers can assist student organizations
by providing a continuous link to the University, as staff and faculty generally
tend to remain at the University for longer periods of time than students. In
addition to providing a history for the organization, the adviser can provide
guidance in dealing with University policy and procedure. Advisers, however,
because they are not University of Washington students, cannot vote or hold
any office in the organization.
If a student organization would like a faculty or staff adviser
and does not know who to approach, the student officers are welcome to come
to the Student Activities Office for suggestions.
Persons not associated with the University can be involved
in student organizations at the University of Washington as long as they are
associate members (without vote and ability to hold office) and University of
Washington students are in the majority and retain control of the organization.
Individuals in the community who are associate members can be an asset to the
student organization in areas such as fundraising, networking with other groups
and program planning.
Many student organizations are affiliated with off-campus local,
regional, national or international organizations. If the student organization
is a “chapter” of an affiliate organization, the Student Activities
Office will need a copy of the affiliate's constitution on file to assure that
the operation of the affiliate organization and its chapters are not in conflict
with University of Washington policy. In accordance with Use of University Facilities
policy (WAC 478.136.101), university facilities may not be used for private
or commercial purposes such as sales, advertising, or promotional activities
unless they serve an educational purpose. Therefore, student groups may not
register with the Student Activities Office if they intend to sell, distribute,
market or advertise goods or services on behalf of any off-campus commercial
entity or affiliate. Student organizations that are set up as “chapters”
on campus can benefit from their affiliates, but they should remain under student
control. Students with questions about affiliate organizations should contact
an adviser in the Student Activities Office.
Modified: September 16, 2008 |
