sponsored by the college. No college funding is granted in the form of a group budget, but use of college space is permitted for group activity, in accordance with this policy, the Student Code of Conduct, and other related student policies and administrative procedures. RSGs may petition the Dean of Students Office for funding to support special projects and activities, such as printed handouts or refreshments for student gatherings or presentations. B. Registered Student Funded Organization (RSFO) – This is an organization of five or more Active Students at HCC which is recognized and registered in the Dean of Students Office as an active Student Organization. Use of college space for organization activities is granted and, once approved as an RSFO, the organization will receive, at thebeginning of each fall and spring semester, funds for that semester, to conduct its activities, based on the criteria listed in the Student Organization Administrative Procedures. The RSFO must have a Faculty/Exempt Staff Advisor and be in compliance with all administrative procedures. RSFOs are permitted to raise additional funds into a college-issued account, with prior approval for the designated fundraising activity by the Faculty/Exempt Staff Advisor and the Office of the Dean of Students. Definitions: For the purposes of this policy and related procedures and guidelines, the following definitions apply: A. Active Student – An Active Student is defined as a currently registered HCC credit student who is not on academic or disciplinary probation or a currently registered HCC non-credit student who has satisfactorily completed a course. First-time HCC students may join Student Organizations and be counted as Active Students on a temporary status until a grade point average (GPA) or satisfactory course completion is established. The GPA requirements may be higher for academic or honorary groups or to serve as a Student Government Association officer. B. Faculty/Exempt Staff Advisor – Full-time faculty, full-time exempt-status college employees, and adjunct faculty and part-time exempt staff who have worked at the college for four years or more are eligible to serve in an advisory capacity to a student organization. A Faculty/Exempt Staff Advisor is required for all RSFOs. Faculty and exempt staff may serve as advisor to more than one Student Organization. C. In regard to this policy, Student Organization means Registered Student Group (RSG), and Registered Student Funded Organization (RSFO). Use of the term “Student Organization” in this policy does include student group terminology frequently used in higher education such as chapters, clubs, and all other similar entities, funded and / or not funded. This definition excludes student academic program memberships and related fees, supplies, equipment, and apparel that are funded through the instructional budget of the college.
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