Formation of Clubs/Organizations

DACC recognizes the important role that campus clubs can play in developing students' personal and professional interests. Campus clubs and organizations may be formed by requesting official recognition from the College. To gain official recognition, the club or organization must take the following steps:

1. Obtain a DACC faculty or staff advisor who is able to attend club meetings and participate in club sponsored activities.
2. Identify at least five students who wish to form the club as charter members.
3. Identify the name of the organization and criteria for membership.
4. Write a Statement of Purpose which explains what unmet needs will be provided by the club or organization.
5. State the proposed club activities.
6. Describe the affiliation of the club or organization with any local, state, or national groups, if any, and provide a copy of that group’s constitution.
7. Provide a roster of temporary officers.
8. Provide contact information for the student representative and the faculty/staff advisor.

This information must be submitted by completing the Create Student Group form. Recruitment and Student Engagement team, Alexis Simmons or Victoria Boothe will review the form and will determine the status of club recognition.  Clubs that are officially recognized may request monetary support of $100.00 per year from the College.

Each campus club or organization is free to choose members upon the basis of individual merit. Any exclusion from membership shall be on the basis of published and justified criteria. Campus clubs, organizations, or their affiliates who discriminate against or exclude members on the basis of race, creed, sex, color, nationality, religion, or handicap will not be granted college recognition. Clubs and organizations are encouraged to generate income. Community involvement, including patron support in the form of advertisements, ticket sales, attendance, and contributions, is encouraged.

Some clubs/organizations may wish to develop a Constitution and By-Laws.  This may be done before the organization is officially recognized or after. 

Clubs may request support for special activities which promote the general welfare and community relations of the College.  Requests for support for special activities should be directed to the Coordinator of Recruitment and Student Engagement.

Club communications and social media posts should be approved by the faculty/staff advisor, DACC College Relations, or the Coordinator of Recruitment and Student Engagement.  The advisor should have access to all social media accounts related to the club/organization.

Any publications or communications should follow all official DACC brand guidelines.  Contact Marketing and College Relations for a copy of the brand guide and direct any questions to that office.