Student Organizations

Northshore Technical Community College recognizes that student organizations play a significant role in the education of students at the campus level. NTCC affirms the right of all students to join and participate in meetings of registered student organizations, including the Student Government Association (SGA). Northshore Technical Community College provides opportunities for students to engage in activities outside of the classroom for further development of their educational purpose.

Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) is committed to maintaining an environment free from any type of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. This policy prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation of any kind by or against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, marital status, religion, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status and/or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) is committed to providing a supportive educational environment free from hazing; one that promotes its students’ mental and physical well-being, safety, and respect for one’s self and others. In an effort to maintain safety and in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 17:1801.1, 14:40.8, 14.502, mandatory Acts 635, 637 and 640, as well as the Board of Regents’ Uniform Policy on Hazing Prevention and LCTCS Policy #2.003, hazing in any form is prohibited at NTCC for all students who participate in the institutions’ activities and organizations.

Definition of Organization

Organization is an, association, corporation, order, society, corps, cooperative, club, service group, social group, band, spirit group, or similar group whose members are primarily students at, or former students of, NTCC, including the national or parent organization of which any of the underlying entities provided for in this definition is a sanctioned or recognized member.

Types of Organizations

Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) may recognize the following types of student organizations:

  • Honor, Leadership, and Recognition Societies
  • Divisional Organizations and Recognition Societies
  • Political Organizations
  • Governmental Organizations
  • Specialty Organizations (religious, military, occupational/trade etc.)

Registration of Student Organizations

The registration of a student organization, including SGA, is at the discretion of the college or campus and is dependent upon the successful completion of all required registration criteria. NTCC has set  set forth specific criteria for recognition as an official student organization. 

Membership

Membership in student organizations shall be limited to students, faculty, and staff of the college except for Honor, Leadership, and Recognition Societies that may include other persons as provided for in their national constitutions.

How to Start a Student Organization at NTCC

Students may petition to have a new student organization recognized. Requirements include (but are not limited to) a minimum of ten interested student signatures, an identified advisor, and an organization constitution. Students interested in starting a student organization should submit a "Student Petition for Formation of an Organization" to the Dean of Students.

As an organization on campus, your group will have the opportunity and responsibility to positively impact the whole student body by your productivity. Also, as leaders on campus, you will have the responsibility of representing Northshore Technical Community College on and off campus. With great leadership comes great responsibility! Being a part of an organization will no doubt be one of the most positive experiences that you will have here at Northshore Technical Community College.

The privileges of using the college name and facilities cannot be extended without careful thought. The areas that will be examined before a club  or an organization can be formed are: the objectives and purpose in organizing, the relevance of the group to the college and community scene, and the way in which you have gone about the steps leading to recognition as an official student organization within Northshore Technical Community College.

The Dean of Students asks that these steps are followed in order to become a recognized organization. If you need any assistance, the Dean of Students will be more than happy to help you along the way.

  • Talk to other students to see if there is a reasonable amount of interest for the proposed group. If it is a course-related club, be sure to                contact students taking that particular course.
  • Contact a full-time Northshore Technical Community College faculty, staff or administrator who may have an interest in the group and will serve as an advisor. An advisor is needed to help with the details of organizing the group and carrying out the long-term goals of the organization.
  • Schedule an organizational meeting with the advisor. The advisor can assist you in reserving a space for the meeting and the publicizing of the meeting through fliers and posters, but make sure to get them approved through the Campus Dean.. 
  • Hold your meeting! Secure the signatures of at least 10 interested students and complete the “Petition for Formation.”
  • Get your members together and form a constitution. If you have questions about how to form a constitution, Dean of Students  can give you tips and a sample constitution to base yours on. 
  • After working with the advisor, other prospective members of your club, and the Dean of Students, submit the “Petition for Formation”, membership list, and constitution to Dean of Students for review and approval.
  • Once approved by the Dean of Students and the Campus Dean, the organization is formlly recognized by NTCC.Remember, your organization now carries the Northshore Technical community College name.
  • You are now required to hve one (1) representativefrom your organization present at all SGA Executive body meetings to provide updates on your organizations activities.

Dormant Accounts

Student organizations are encouraged by NTCC, and these organizations often raise money to support their activities. These are not state funds and are held by the college on behalf of the student organization in an agency account. These funds are considered custodial funds, accounted for in accordance with GASB 84. When the organization goes dormant or ceases to exist, any remaining funds shall be distributed to the college’s Student Activity Fee fund.

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Student Petition for Formation of an Organization

 

How to Write a Constitution

"Setting the Guidelines"

 

 


 

 

 

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