How to Start a Club or Organization at UTEP
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Registration First of all, see the Guide to Student Involvement.

. Then:

·        See New Organizations Registration at http://utep.collegiatelink.net/Community?action=viewOrgNewsItem&orgID=21927&itemID=23635

How to Find an Advisor [You must have an advisor to qualify as an organization]

·        Consider finding someone who has the same interests as the organization

·        Remember to find a full-time UTEP Faculty/Staff member, no students

·        Ask your professors if they would be interested in becoming an advisor, if not, ask them if they can suggest someone

·        Ask your friends if they know of a faculty/staff member

·        Select someone who can advise, attend meetings and functions

·        Attend a Student Organization Advisor Board (SOAB) meeting to help identify potential advisors.

·        Ask a Student Development Center Coordinator

Other Recommendations

·        Attend Student Club and Organization Orientation at the beginning of every semester

·        Join the Student Organization Advisory Board (SOAB) for key information regarding important deadlines and event information for clubs and organizations

·        Ask students in your class and at other activities to join your organization

·        For event planning assistance download a Student Activity Request form and an Event Planning & Resource Guide

·        For more details you may consider looking at the Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOPS) Section II (www.admin.utep.edu/hoop)

Link:

 

Student Development Center

El Paso, TX  79968
 

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