Student Activities
Student Activities Policies

Student activities provide an opportunity for students to learn responsible citizenship and to complement the academic programs of the college. A variety of organizations are operated under the jurisdiction of the Student Government Association and supervised by the Student Activities Coordinator. Specific activities sponsored by organizations may be limited to Chipola students and their invited guest(s).

Student ID Cards

When students register for the first time at Chipola, a photo ID card will be issued after tuition has been paid. The Business Office will validate the card during each succeeding registration period by placing a special sticker on the back of the card. This card must be carried at all times for identification and will be the only means to gain free admission to many college-sponsored activities, to check books out of the Library, to use the Information Technology Center, for admission to some final exams, and to receive payroll and/or financial aid checks. New cards are required for all continuing students fall semester of each academic year.

Activity Approval

Organizations that hold a meeting or sponsor an activity on the campus must clear a time and place on the College calendar and secure approval forms from the Student Activities Office. Activity approval forms must be completed and submitted to the Student Activities Office for approval at least 15 business days prior to any activity.

Student Organizations

Student Government Association Regulations

All organizations are operated under the jurisdiction of the SGA. All students enrolled at Chipola are members of the SGA and may, through their chosen representatives, have a voice in the curricular and extracurricular programs of the college. The Student Government Association encourages responsible participation and leadership in the college community; additionally, SGA facilitates good relationships and understanding between the student body and the faculty and administration of Chipola College. 

The role of the Student Government Association shall be to provide students with the means to regulate student-sponsored activities, organizations and other matters properly subject to their jurisdiction.

Designation of certain SGA delegates, officers, committees, and boards shall be by student government vote only; others shall be appointed by the SGA President. All are subject to administrative approval. The college administration may establish a uniform and reasonable system of scholastic eligibility requirements for major student offices.

On questions of educational and institutional policy, students are entitled to participatory function in the form of a voting member on specific committees. Students shall be nominated by the president of the SGA, recommended by the Student Activities Coordinator, and approved by the president of the college as voting members of the Governance Council, as well as standing and special committees concerned with institutional policy affecting academic and student affairs.

Standing Committees with Student Members:
Calendar
Facilities & Grounds Enhancement
Kirkland Excellence in Teaching Award
Intercollegiate Athletics
Student Appeals/Grievance
Student Disciplinary
Student Residence Hall
Theatre
Website Advisory

Honors Organizations 
Honors Program
Bowl Team
Mu Alpha Theta
Phi Theta Kappa

Interest Groups and Co-Curricular Organizations
Baptist Collegiate Ministries
Black Student Union
Brain Bowl
Cheerleaders
Chipola Players
FBLA Collegiate
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Future Educators
Honors Program
International Student Association
Mu Alpha Theta
Phi Theta Kappa
Pre-Med Society
Puertas Abietas (Spanish Culture Association)
Show Choir
Student Ambassadors
Student Government Association
Student Scientists Association
Freshman Student Nurses Association
Sophomore Student Nursing Association
TRiO Society

Musical Groups
Campus musical groups include Rock & Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, College Chorus, President’s Ensemble, and Show Choir. Past choral and/or band experience is highly desirable. Auditions are required for membership in the Chipola Show Choir and the President’s Ensemble.

Religious Organizations
Baptist Collegiate Ministries
Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Intramurals
The College provides a variety of opportunities for students to participate in individual and team sports through its intramural programs. These programs enrich the total educational experience by helping to build friendships and by providing valuable social skills. Watch for announcements throughout the year concerning various tournaments and competitions.

Organized Athletics
The organized athletic program is composed of basketball and baseball for men and softball, basketball, and track for women. The athletic teams compete as members of the Florida College System Activities Association and the National Junior College Athletic Association. Guidelines for all organized athletics at Chipola are located in the Office of the Athletic Director.

Conduct at Off-Campus Activities

Students representing Chipola College at off-campus activities such as sporting events, contests, conferences, internships, class observations, etc., shall conduct themselves in such a manner so as not to bring discredit to the college. Reports of unacceptable conduct at such affairs shall be investigated and may result in disciplinary action. All rules and regulations outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities must be followed in addition to these established guidelines:

  1. Obey advisor at all times.
  2. Do not leave the hotel and/or conference site without advisor’s permission.
  3. Attend all required meetings unless the advisor allows otherwise.
  4. Remember that possession, sale, or consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus, or at off-campus college-sponsored activities is prohibited. Students found to be in violation of this college policy (BOT Policies 3.370 and 4.280) will be subject to penalties under the provisions of the Disciplinary Procedures as outlined in the Student Rights & Responsibilities, Code of Conduct.
  5. Follow all house rules of the hotel and/or conference site.
  6. Represent yourself and Chipola in a favorable manner.
Use of Posters, Leaflets and Bulletin Boards

Bulletin boards may be provided for the use of student organizations. School-wide circulation of all notices and leaflets, which meet uniform and nondiscriminatory standards, shall be permitted with the approval of the Student Activities Office. A weekly bulletin, Chipola This Week, is issued by the Office of Publications and Public Relations. Academic and activity information may be submitted for publication in the bulletin with appropriate staff approval.

Use of College Facilities

College facilities shall be assigned to organizations and groups within the college community for regular business meetings, for social programs and for programs open to the public, according to the following guidelines.

  1. Reasonable conditions may be imposed to regulate the timeliness of requests, to determine the appropriateness of the space assigned, to regulate time and use, and to insure proper maintenance.
  2. Preference may be given to programs designed for audiences consisting primarily of members of the college community.
  3. Allocation of space may be based on priority of requests and the demonstrated needs of the organization or group.
  4. The President has delegated the facility assignment to Physical Plant personnel.
  5. Charges may be imposed for use of facilities.
  6. Physical abuse of assigned facilities shall result in reasonable limitations on future allocation of space to offending parties and restitution for damage.
  7. The group or organization requesting space must inform the college of the general purpose of any meeting open to persons other than members and the names of outside speakers.
Procedure for Establishing a New Organization

Student activities are regarded as part of the total educational program at the College in that they contribute to the academic, recreational, and cultural climate of the institution. For this reason the college reserves the right to charter all organizations and requires that they function in accordance with a constitution developed for the organization.

A group of students shall become an organization when formally recognized by the college. In order to be recognized, a group must meet the following requirements:

  1. Obtain an advisor who is a full-time Chipola employee and be approved by the president of the college.
  2. Submit to the Student Activities Office a request form for establishing a new organization describing how the organization will support the mission of the College.
  3. Submit a written formal constitution to the Studemt Activities Office, which in turn will be submitted to the Student Government Association. The constitution must consist of the following:
    a. Organization name
    b. Organization purpose
    c. Means of determining membership
    d. Method by which the organization will be governed (officers, elections, terms of office, etc.)
    e. Organization meeting times
    f. Anti-hazing statement
    g. Organization code of conduct
    h. Source of revenue
  4. After the constitution has been submitted to the Student Government Association and approved, it is subject to review by the Executive Council of the College.
  5. The decision of the Executive Council shall in turn be presented to the president of the college. (If at any point the request is denied, the constitution may be revised and the process repeated.)
  6. Recognition of an organization by Chipola College infers neither approval nor disapproval of the aims, objectives, and policies of the organization.
  7. Any organization which engages in illegal activities, on or off campus, may have sanctions imposed against it, including withdrawal of institutional recognition. This organization may reapply for a charter after a period of one year.