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Student Programs and Resources (SPAR)Student Government Association (SGA)The Student Government Association is composed of elected representativesfrom the student body. Collectively, they are the voice of thestudents and promote campus activities that enhance the intellectual,physical, social, and cultural atmosphere of BRCC. Students can makerecommendations directly to the SGA. The Student Government Associationconsiders matters presented from the student body and coordinatesco-curricular programs.Starting or Organizing StudentClubs/OrganizationsThe following are procedures for operating clubs/organizations:Starting a Club/Organization1. Students, faculty, or staff who are interested in starting/advisinga club/organization must complete a Prospective StudentOrganization Form to register the club/organization with theOffice of Student Programs and Resources.2. The SPAR Director will assist members of a new club/organiza tionin writing a constitution.3. The SPAR Director and the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs willsign the constitution and Prospective Student Organization Form.Club members and advisors agree to follow club/organi zationguidelines and contribute to updating the SPAR section of theStudent Handbook.Club/Organization AdvisorsEach Club/Organization has a faculty/staff member as an advisor. Theadvisor assists students with club business and activities, mentors membersof the club/organization, and provides guidance as necessary. Club/Organization advisors are required to attend mandatory meetings atthe beginning of the fall and spring semesters. An advisor that is unableto attend should contact and make an appointment to meet withthe SPAR Director prior to initiating any club/organization activities.Club/Organization advisors should keep their Club Advisors Applicationcurrent, and a copy should be kept on file in the Office of StudentPrograms and Resources.48
Scheduling Activities and MeetingsStudent activities require prior approval from the Office of StudentPrograms and Resources (SPAR). Whenever any campus room or facilityis used for club/organization activities, the club/organization sponsoringthe event is responsible for cleaning the area and restoring it to presentablecondition.To schedule an activity/meeting:1. The club/organization must complete a Student Activity RequestForm. The form must be signed by the organization’s presidentand/or advisor, and submitted to SPAR at least three weeksprior to the proposed activity. Clubs/Organizations must alsofill out a Program Proposal and Evaluation Form. The “ProgramPropos al” section is to be completed prior to the event.2. The SPAR Director, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and theDirector of Facility Services must approve the use of space forthe event, and sign the request form.3. After the event, the club/organization should complete the ProgramProposal and Evaluation Form by filling out the “Evaluation” section.Posting RegulationsThe SPAR Office is available to assist students in creating flyers, banners,and posters for club/organization events. Each club is allowed one of thefollowing per week: 15 color flyers, 4 small color posters, 3 large colorpost ers, or 3 banners. Requests for assistance in creating these itemsmust be made at least 48 hours prior to the day that the publicationsneed to be posted/distributed. Only SPAR can approve postings.No printed item is approved until a Student Activity Request Form iscompleted and submit ted to SPAR. Unauthorized postings will beremoved. Any other informa tion that needs to be disseminated can beplaced in BRCC Today, the BRCC student newsletter.Communication and Representation1. A representative from each club/organization should check forclub/organization mail at least twice a week in the SPAR Office.2. Clubs/organizations can appoint a club senator to serve in theStudent Government Association. To serve, a student mustmaintain a 2.0 GPA and complete at least eight hours of coursework. SGA’s meeting schedule is maintained in SPAR.49
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Message from the ChancellorDear Stu
Page 6 and 7: Table of ContentsAbout this Handboo
Page 8 and 9: Special Restrictions . . . . . . .
Page 10 and 11: Did You Know?Interesting Current Fa
Page 12 and 13: How do I register for online course
Page 15 and 16: Maintaining F-1 StudentVisa StatusA
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Page 20 and 21: is required. Borrowers must abide b
Page 22 and 23: Patrons can listen to or view media
Page 24 and 25: New Student OrientationStudent orie
Page 26 and 27: Programs of StudyBaton Rouge Commun
Page 28 and 29: BRCC students must maintain an over
Page 30 and 31: Financial AidThe Office of Financia
Page 32 and 33: fees are due at the time of registr
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Page 36 and 37: Textbook BuybackThe money received
Page 38 and 39: Registration Service FeeAll student
Page 40 and 41: Student PoliciesStatement ofNon-Dis
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Page 46 and 47: Cheating and PlagiarismCheating inc
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Page 50 and 51: 1. BRCC Today,2. auxiliary services
Page 52 and 53: GraduationStudents must fulfill all
Page 54 and 55: Calculating the Grade Point Average
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Page 60 and 61: TRIO ProgramsUpward Bound ProgramUp
Page 62 and 63: Emergency Telephone Number225.216.8
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Page 66 and 67: Office of Environmental SafetyHazar
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Page 84 and 85: Appendix G - Alcohol and Drug Polic
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Page 90 and 91: Appendix I - Academic Renewal Polic
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Page 94 and 95: Appendix K - Club/Organization Advi
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