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Guide to Student Life - Campus Life - Adelphi University

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Muslim <strong>Student</strong>s Association<br />

The Muslim <strong>Student</strong>s Association (MSA) functions as a forum for students <strong>to</strong> meet and get <strong>to</strong><br />

know one another, hold meetings, offer weekly Friday prayers (Jum’a) and host functions, such<br />

as Ramadan activities. The Imam serves as the adviser <strong>to</strong> the MSA and is a resource person for<br />

the students.<br />

Newman Club<br />

The Newman Club, the Catholic student organization on campus, provides opportunities for<br />

spiritual growth, community service and social activities for the student body. The students<br />

involved in the Newman Club actively participate in Catholic <strong>Campus</strong> Ministry activities and<br />

conduct weekly events on campus.<br />

Voices of Inspirational Praise<br />

The intention of Voices of Inspirational Praise is <strong>to</strong> spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by<br />

inspiring the <strong>Adelphi</strong> community <strong>to</strong> connect with God through song and the word of God.<br />

With a mission <strong>to</strong> keep the student community connected in faith through weekly meetings,<br />

members encourage each other through scripture and songs.<br />

STARTING A NEW STUDENT ORGANIZATION<br />

Ruth S. Harley <strong>University</strong> Center, Room 110<br />

<strong>Campus</strong> ext. 3603<br />

Center for <strong>Student</strong> Involvement<br />

The Center for <strong>Student</strong> Involvement (CSI) encourages students <strong>to</strong> participate in clubs and<br />

organizations <strong>to</strong> further develop their leadership skills. The center recognizes, as the times<br />

change, the interests of students change—ultimately affecting the clubs on campus. This is why<br />

the CSI, in conjunction with the <strong>Student</strong> Government Association, created a process for students<br />

who are interested in starting a new club—the New Club Recognition Process. Below are the<br />

steps on how <strong>to</strong> start a club and how <strong>to</strong> obtain recognition.<br />

<strong>Student</strong>(s) must review the available active clubs on campus and their mission statement prior<br />

<strong>to</strong> attempting <strong>to</strong> start a new club. No new club will be accepted if it has a similar purpose <strong>to</strong><br />

another established club on campus.<br />

At least one student from the proposed club’s Executive Board (president, vice president,<br />

secretary or treasurer) must meet with the Center for <strong>Student</strong> Involvement and <strong>Student</strong><br />

Government Association internal vice president <strong>to</strong> discuss the New Club Recognition Process.<br />

This meeting occurs bimonthly. Please visit the Center for <strong>Student</strong> Involvement located in the<br />

<strong>University</strong> Center, Room 110, <strong>to</strong> set up an appointment.<br />

The proposed club must complete and submit the New Club Application Form. The New Club<br />

Application Form will be provided <strong>to</strong> the student organization representative at the initial<br />

meeting and must be completed and returned <strong>to</strong> the Center for <strong>Student</strong> Involvement. If the<br />

application is not received within six (6) weeks of the meeting, the representative must also set<br />

up a meeting <strong>to</strong> speak <strong>to</strong> CSI <strong>to</strong> discuss the delay and ensure that the student organization will<br />

be able <strong>to</strong> complete the recognition process.<br />

The proposed club must create and submit a constitution with the completed application.<br />

The constitution contains vital information about the club, including purpose, Executive<br />

Board positions and duties, and election and impeachment procedures. Please see the sample<br />

constitution below for more information.<br />

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