BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION
- Advising – Get help from the Office of Student Engagement for your organization. Other relevant campus offices are also available to assist you.
- Banking – Maintain and access a college GL account to manage funds. This includes the ability to fundraise and benefit from tax-exempt status under Ozarks Tech’s status.
- Email – Access to a college email address for your organization
- Facilities – Access to OTC facilities and space for student organization activities, meetings, and events
- Funding – Eligibility for funding
- Name – Permission to use “Ozarks Tech” in the student organization’s name
- Promotion – Have a table at all major college events and Club Rush. Be included on our list of student organizations and receive social media recognition.
- Training – Access to free leadership training on various topics such as event planning, fund raising, etc.
STEPS TO REGISTER YOUR CLUB
Starting a new student organization is exciting, and requires college approval. These step-by-step instructions will guide through the process:
- Review the Student Club Handbook.
- Select a full-time Ozarks Tech faculty or exempt full-time staff member willing to serve as an advisor to the club.
- Complete the Registration Form
- Includes constitution/by-laws. A sample constitution can be found here: Politically Active Sample Constitution
- A list of the club’s officers and their Ozarks Tech emails
- Advisor’s name and campus location
- The process to join the club and meeting requirements
- Social handles, if applicable
- Be approved by the Office of Student Engagement. Upon receiving all required materials, the Office of Student Engagement will review your request.
- Receive a registration confirmation email from the Office of Student Engagement once all steps are completed. Keep this email on file for your organization. After new officers are elected, they must go through the renewal process to keep the organization active.