2.12 Eligibility for Participation in Student Life
Related MnSCU Board Policy: 2.8 Student Life, 2.9 Academic Standing
Related MnSCU Board Procedure:
Related State Statute: 136 F.01, subdivision 5
Minnesota State Statute: 136F.72 Subd. 3
Purpose: To provide a framework for participation in a wide range and balance of student activities that complements the curricular offerings of the institution.
Part 1: Participation in student organizations and clubs is limited to currently enrolled Normandale Community College students.
Subpart A: All members of clubs and student organizations must sign the Waiver of Liability, Indemnification and Release Form prior to participation in activities.
Subpart B: In order to participate in club or organization sponsored special events (i.e., conferences, trips, etc.), a student must be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
Part 2: Students holding leadership positions in clubs and student organizations must maintain eligibility standards.
Subpart A: Leadership positions include but are not limited to:
- Student Senate President, Executive Cabinet and Senators
- President and staff positions of Program Board
- President and executive positions of Phi Theta Kappa
- Editor and staff positions of the Lions’ Roar Newspaper
- Student Life Budget Committee Chair and student members
- Student appointments to institutional committees
- Club President or designated student leader
Subpart B: Minimum eligibility standards to hold leadership position
- Must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. (Not applicable to first semester students who have not yet established a GPA.)
- Must be making satisfactory academic progress with a minimum 67% completion rate. (Not applicable to first semester students who have not yet established a completion rate.)
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of six semester credits.
- Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
- Must have a current Waiver of Liability, Indemnification, and Release form on file.
Subpart C: Exceptions
- Student organizations and clubs may choose to implement higher eligibility standards than the minimum standards specified above.
- The Dean of Students shall grant any exception to this policy.
Policy History:
Date of Adoption: 1999
Date of Implementation: 1999
Date and Subject of Revisions: 2006
Next Review Date: 2014-15