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I NAME AND PURPOSE. State the name of the club - you may abbreviate the name after this section if you identify that abbreviation here.
Northwest Vista College Infinite Loops
Section 2: Purpose/Mission
State the purpose/mission of your organization – the reasons why you exist. This can be in a list format, or in a paragraph.
The purpose of a student-centered computer science club at a college is to provide a supportive and collaborative environment for students interested in computer science and related fields. Some specific purposes and benefits of such a club:
Skill development: The club can offer opportunities for students to enhance their technical skills in programming, software development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, cyber security, networking, cloud, and other areas of computer science.
Networking: The club can facilitate networking among computer science students. Members can connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and form study groups or project teams.
Project experience: The club can encourage members to work on real-world projects or participate in coding competitions. By collaborating on projects, students can gain hands-on experience, apply their knowledge, and build a portfolio of practical work that can be showcased to potential employers.
Guest speakers and industry connections: Inviting guest speakers, such as professionals from the tech industry or alumni who have found success in computer science-related fields, can provide valuable insights into the industry and current trends. Industry connections can also lead to an internship or job opportunities for club members.
Workshops and tutorials: The club can organize workshops and tutorials on various computer science topics to help members explore new areas of interest or deepen their understanding of specific subjects. These sessions can be led by experienced club members, faculty, or industry professionals.
Collaboration with faculty: The club can collaborate with faculty members in the computer science department to complement and enhance the academic curriculum. This partnership can result in joint projects, mentorship opportunities, and access to resources or research opportunities.
Community outreach and engagement: The club can engage in community outreach activities to promote computer science education among high school students or other interested individuals. This can include organizing coding workshops, participating in hackathons, or volunteering at local tech events.
The Infinite Loops computer science is intended to foster personal and professional growth for our NVC students. Additionally, members can develop leadership and teamwork skills through organizing events and managing club activities. Students can gain exposure to new ideas, technologies, and career paths, which can help them make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures. The club's objective is to be a student-centered computer science club that provides a supportive and enriching environment where students can explore, learn, collaborate, and grow both academically and professionally.
Section 3: Affiliation:
If your organization is affiliated with any regional/national organizations, please state those affiliations here.N/A
II. MEMBERSHIP.
Section 1: Eligibility for MembershipRecognized clubs must be open to any Northwest Vista College Student. Non-students [e.g., faculty/staff] are not allowed to be full members, but they can be non-voting, affiliate members. State all categories for membership – voting, affiliate, non-voting, etc
Enrollment: Only currently enrolled students at NVC (enrolled in one or more classes) are eligible to join the computer science club.
Academic Standing: Members must be in good academic standing with the college or university, as defined by the institution's policies.
Interest: Students who have a genuine interest in computer science or related fields are eligible to join the club, regardless of their major.
Active Participation: Members must actively participate in club activities, meetings, and events each semester (Minimum 3)as determined by the club leadership or bylaws.
Non-Discrimination: The club will not discriminate against potential members on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable laws and college/university policies.
Code of Conduct: Members must abide by the NVC code of student conduct which outlines expected behavior and prohibits any form of harassment, discrimination, or disruptive conduct.
Membership Revocation: Membership can be revoked for members who fail to meet eligibility criteria, violate club rules, or engage in behavior deemed detrimental to the club's goals and values. The process for revoking membership should be clearly outlined in the bylaws.
Section 2: Voting Member Criteria
State how a student becomes a voting member [e.g., attends a certain % of meetings/events, pays dues, etc] and if there are any criteria for any other membership categories. This is an important issue for your organization – you want to make sure that students listed on your voting member list are active, interested students in your group.
Section 3: Removal of Members
Membership Revocation: Membership can be revoked for members who fail to meet eligibility criteria, violate club rules, or engage in behavior deemed detrimental to the club's goals and values. The process for revoking membership should be clearly outlined in the bylaws.
State the process to remove any member who is not in good standing with the club. Due process must be followed. Things to consider are: reasonable notice to the person being considered for removal, opportunity to defend their position, quorum needed to vote, timeline for the process, appeal process.
While you will hopefully not need this section, it is very important that you have a process in place. When you need it, this will clarify the procedure and take out some of the difficult personal
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III. OFFICERS.
Section 1: Officer Qualifications
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