2008 Woodie Awards
CUSG derecognizes clubs
By: Daniel Taylor
Issue date: 10/3/08 Section: News
This reflects a lack of checks and balances on Becker, who effectively serves as judge and jury.
"We are looking at the process of recognition, derecognition and appeals for all student organizations," said Boyd. "I encourage anyone that desires potential changes to the structure of student organizations to contact me."
Derecognition of student organizations has been a common occurrence. Inactive groups lose their recognition every year.
However, the number of organizations affected this year was suspiciously high, and Becker acknowledged this surge.
"[In the past,] enforcement has been kind of slack," said Becker. "But,derecognition has always been the policy."
Among the organizations to lose their recognition were TigerRoar, the Model United Nations, the American Sign Language Club, Students for Organ Donations and Students for Barack Obama.
Three club sports were also part of the 41 student organizations that were derecognized. Similar to other organizations, derecognition of club sports is common. Inactive teams lose their recognition every year.
However, three groups, Club Football, Club Weight Lifting and Club Triathlon, lost their active status despite being active students organizations.
"The fact that three active clubs were derecognized is unusual," said Mark Ferguson, Director of Club Sports. "Active sports generally follow the guidelines."
Derecognition applies to club sports for 60 days. Following those 60 days, the organization can reapply for recognition.
A closer examination of one club sport reflects how this 60-day derecognition can cripple a team.
Established two years ago, Club Football returned numerous starters off a team that won Clemson's first Magus Cup last season. Officers spent time during the summer to organize a schedule, recruit players and work out financial logistics. More than 30 players paid between $75 to $50 for dues and practiced three days a week for two months.
The club won their opening game 34-8, a conference matchup against Duke University. In the midst of preparing for their first home game versus North Carolina, Club Football President Avery Garrison was informed that he missed the mandatory September meeting coordinated by Becker.
"We are looking at the process of recognition, derecognition and appeals for all student organizations," said Boyd. "I encourage anyone that desires potential changes to the structure of student organizations to contact me."
Derecognition of student organizations has been a common occurrence. Inactive groups lose their recognition every year.
However, the number of organizations affected this year was suspiciously high, and Becker acknowledged this surge.
"[In the past,] enforcement has been kind of slack," said Becker. "But,derecognition has always been the policy."
Among the organizations to lose their recognition were TigerRoar, the Model United Nations, the American Sign Language Club, Students for Organ Donations and Students for Barack Obama.
Three club sports were also part of the 41 student organizations that were derecognized. Similar to other organizations, derecognition of club sports is common. Inactive teams lose their recognition every year.
However, three groups, Club Football, Club Weight Lifting and Club Triathlon, lost their active status despite being active students organizations.
"The fact that three active clubs were derecognized is unusual," said Mark Ferguson, Director of Club Sports. "Active sports generally follow the guidelines."
Derecognition applies to club sports for 60 days. Following those 60 days, the organization can reapply for recognition.
A closer examination of one club sport reflects how this 60-day derecognition can cripple a team.
Established two years ago, Club Football returned numerous starters off a team that won Clemson's first Magus Cup last season. Officers spent time during the summer to organize a schedule, recruit players and work out financial logistics. More than 30 players paid between $75 to $50 for dues and practiced three days a week for two months.
The club won their opening game 34-8, a conference matchup against Duke University. In the midst of preparing for their first home game versus North Carolina, Club Football President Avery Garrison was informed that he missed the mandatory September meeting coordinated by Becker.
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Daedalus
posted 10/03/08 @ 2:06 PM EST
MANDATORY Fall Organizations Meeting
Student Organizations,
Please remember to have a representative from your organization attend ONE
of the TWO Fall Organizations Meeting. (Continued…)
Will McCameron
posted 10/03/08 @ 2:50 PM EST
Yes, but what you can hold Mr. Becker responsible for is unfairly deciding to start enforcing a rule that hasn't been enforced in the past without warning the organizations that he was doing so. (Continued…)
Daniel Blackmon
posted 10/03/08 @ 3:41 PM EST
Unless I am an idiot, it clearly states that "Big 8 organizations and Club sports DO NOT need to attend". That should exclude said organizations from any penalties if they did not attend especially if this meeting time interfered with those organizations functions (such as practices or meetings). (Continued…)
Jamele
posted 10/03/08 @ 5:31 PM EST
It's a shame when people catch all kinds of flak for simply doing their jobs. I can see how an emergency meeting would help, but the e-mail clearly states that if you have any questions or problems to contact Patrick. (Continued…)
King Pizza
posted 10/03/08 @ 9:00 PM EST
The student government's job is to represent student interests. Cutting 40 organizations, just because you are upset they missed one your meaningless meetings, is not "doing your job. (Continued…)
Roger Williams
posted 10/03/08 @ 9:46 PM EST
MAINTAINING RECOGNITION
There are three requirements that all organizations must fulfill each semester to stay recognized:
1)Send a representative to one Organization meeting a semester
2)Follow University Policies
3Update your information at:
a. (Continued…)
Tom Castro
posted 10/04/08 @ 11:23 AM EST
I remember this one time that I was pulled over for speeding.
I mean it was just five miles over, everyone does it. Does anyone really care.
The cop walks over and asks why I was speeding. (Continued…)
Ryan Settle
Ryan Settle
posted 10/04/08 @ 1:42 PM EST
To start off with I want to say that I was affected by this ruling. I'm a member of Club Weightlifting. I think since the officers of the clubs and organizations missed the mandatory meeting then punishment is necessary. (Continued…)
Lou Macari
posted 10/04/08 @ 4:12 PM EST
First they'll capitalize, then they'll bold, then they'll italicize, then they'll underline. And after that, there will, quite literally, be nothing else to do. (Continued…)
Ed Souza
posted 10/04/08 @ 4:37 PM EST
I think all rules and punishments should be changed based on frequency of enforcement.
Like illegal immigration, rape, murder, theft, bribery, insider trading, phishing, assault, public disorder, lew conduct. (Continued…)
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