Academic Calendar – Fall 2012 - Dakota State University

Student Organizations & Activities
Bingo/Lottery Policy
Bingo games and lotteries (raffles) sponsored on campus (or as part of a scheduled event off campus) by recognized student organizations
must be conducted in accordance with South Dakota law (SDCL 22-25-23 through 22-25-25). Requirements and limitations
include:
1. All proceeds from the game/lottery are placed in the organizations account.
2. No separate, non-campus person or entity is employed to conduct the game/lottery or to provide equipment or services.
Drama
Dakota State University provides a range of theatrical experiences for its students, both as audience and participants. Productions
include serious drama, comedy, one-act plays, and musicals. Students have the opportunity to participate in all phases of play production
including acting, scene design, lighting, and directing.
Events Coordination
The Director of Student Activities works closely with the leadership of DSU Live, Residence Life, Intramural Sports, the Students
Activities Board and the Office of Diversity Services to coordinate the planning of educational, social and recreational events. This programming,
combined with that of many of the recognized student organizations, Intercollegiate Athletics and the Fine Arts departments,
constitutes the events which comprise “campus life.”
Funding of Student Organizations
The University is authorized to distribute funds from fees to recognized student organizations to support activities that further the
institution’s educational mission. These activities may take the form of cultural, social, recreational and informational events. The institution
may only distribute funds if the organization’s activities:
1. Have a valid secular purpose; and
2. Do not have the primary effect of advancing or inhibiting religion, and
3. Do not foster excessive entanglement between the institution and religion.
The University may not distribute fee proceeds to support the expenses of a recognized organization if such funds shall be used to:
1. Advance any candidate or ballot issue in an off-campus election; or
2. Finance off-campus lobbying or political activities of non-students.
Intramural Athletics
The Intramural Athletics Department sponsors a wide variety of activities designed to encourage participation from every student on
campus. Participation in Intramural Sports benefits students personally, socially, and physically. It also provides a healthy environment
to develop and enhance a sense of fair play, leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
There is a wide array of special events and tournaments sponsored by Intramural Athletics. These events include: Hot Shot Contest,
3-Point Shoot, Co-Ed 6 on 6 Soccer Tournament, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament and more.
Team sports include men’s, women’s, and co-ed teams. Sports include: Flag Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Softball,
and Basketball. More information is available at www.clubs.dsu.edu/intramural/.
Movie Policy
Recognized student organizations, including residence hall councils, may purchase or rent movies and show them on campus by
virtue of a contract, renewed annually by the University. No admissions charge may be collected from those attending the movie.
Music and Art
Vocal and instrumental activities also exist at Dakota State. The newly formed Pep Band will be playing for home football and
basketball games. The DSU Concert Choir is open to all students wishing to participate and is available for 1 credit or 0 credit. DSU
Singers is an auditioned ensemble that can also be taken for 1 credit or 0 credit. These ensembles provide music for the university and
community throughout the year. Also available are applied lessons on piano and voice.
Students are also provided opportunities for greater understanding, appreciation, and self-expression in the area of visual arts. Exhibits
of faculty and student work appear on several occasions during the school year in the Mundt Library Gallery. The DSU Collection, consisting
of items of student artwork purchased with General Activity Fee funds, is located in offices and display areas across the campus.
Organizational Requests for Official Recognition
The steps involved in gaining official recognition by the University include:
1. Interested members meet with the Director of Activities to discuss their plans and obtain advice.
2. Members develop and approve an organizational constitution which meets university guidelines, deliver a copy to the Director
of Activities, and name an advisor.
3. Members meet with the Student Senate as it reviews the proposed organizational constitution prior to endorsing it for approval
by the University.
4. The constitution, as endorsed by the Senate, is presented to the Director of Student Activities for approval on behalf of the
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