Online Student Groups

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Your passions stretch beyond your academic goals, and at ACU, your opportunities for involvement extend far outside of the classroom. The experiences you gain, the memories you form and the relationships you build in honor societies and co- or extracurricular activities will contribute to your long-lasting sense of belonging and purpose. Student groups at ACU Online strive to help you create your ACU community while building a network for your future career. 
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Your passions stretch beyond your academic goals, and at ACU, your opportunities for involvement extend far outside of the classroom. The experiences you gain, the memories you form and the relationships you build in honor societies and co- or extracurricular activities will contribute to your long-lasting sense of belonging and purpose. Student groups at ACU Online strive to help you create your ACU community while building a network for your future career. 

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Student Groups

Student Groups

Student clubs and organizations, known as Student Groups, are a vital part of the student experience at our school, offering a wide range of opportunities to engage with peers. They are an excellent way for students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful connections outside of the classroom. The following are existing student groups.

The Diverse Student Alliance (DSA) is open to all students and strives to cultivate a strong, supportive community by providing an environment where students are welcome to discuss and understand cultural issues of importance to them. They meet monthly by Zoom. Learn more about DSA at dsa@acu.edu. 

The Student Veterans of America (SVA) is a supportive community designed to empower and connect student veterans, active service members, spouses, dependents, and their allies. They meet monthly by Zoom. Learn more about SVA at ral23a@acu.edu. 

The National Students Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is a dynamic and inclusive community of students passionate about the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. Learn more about NSSLHA at sxs24k@acu.edu.

MyACU Groups are the central hub for student clubs, organizations, and other groups to connect and engage with fellow students within the university’s online portal, my.acu.edu. Students can connect with classmates in their program and within the larger student population and learn more about academic and special interest clubs and organizations.

Expectations

ACU Online encourages you to get involved and develop connections in the areas you value most. On this page, you will find the steps to begin the student group approval process. Please note that simply following the procedural steps in creating a student group does not guarantee recognition of a group. The Student Engagement department and other individuals (if necessary) will review, recommend, and make final approvals for the recognition of student groups.

Need Assistance?

If you have any further questions or need assistance in the official student group creation process, please contact: 

 

LaShae Grottis, Ed.D
Student Engagement Manager

Contact the Student Engagement Office

Contact Student Organizations Coordinator

Process for Forming a New Student Organization

  • STEP 1: Complete the Proposal Form describing the function and purpose of the group, the number of members, and the advisor/sponsor information.
    • Once the Proposal Form has been received and reviewed, an email from a Student Engagement representative will request additional information or provide the proposed student group with resources to assist with the following steps needed to move to the next step of the process.
  • STEP 2: Meet with your advisor.
    • A new student group will automatically be advised by a member of the Student Engagement team. Advisors will play a crucial role in helping students facilitate an environment that is productive, safe, enjoyable and educational. Advisors guide and help students navigate the administrative functions at ACU. For this reason, student groups are required to have a minimum of one full-time ACU faculty or staff member to serve as an advisor.
    • If an additional advisor is requested, they will be expected to sign the Advisor Indemnification Letter. This letter provides clear guidance regarding advisor roles and expectations. 
  • STEP 3: Identify 10 students interested in joining your group. 
    • Students are encouraged to work with their assigned advisor and to identify a minimum of 10 members (required to continue in the process).
  • STEP 4: Create a Bylaws/Constitution (to be submitted with the Registration Form provided by the Student Engagement Office).
    • Every student group is expected to maintain an up-to-date constitution and/or bylaws that communicate and assist in operating functions, order, rules and purpose of the group. The constitution and/or bylaws are required to contain: 
      • Group name
      • Purpose of group
      • Membership requirements
      • Meetings
      • List of officers and roles
      • Officer selection process
      • Faculty/Staff advisor information
      • Amendments
  • STEP 5: Once you complete Steps 2 through 4, you will have the information need to complete the Registration Form. You can get this form from the Student Engagement Office.
  • STEP 6: If the Registration Form, governing documents, and advisor are approved, the student leader and the employee sponsor will receive an email of recognition.

Clubs and organizations that are seeking to be created in order to participate in expressive activities or political events will not be approved.

For information on Student Groups, please review the ACU Online Student Organization ACU Online Student Group Policies and Procedures.

Student Club & Organization Proposal Student Club & Organization Interest Form Bylaws Template Advisor Indemnification Letter