Organizational Structure of Clubs

SOM operates on a two-model structure of organizations on campus: Clubs, and Special Interest Groups.

Special Interest Groups are sub-groups within a club focused on a unique set of goals or interests but align with the overarching mission of the already existing club.

To ensure adequate student participation in all Clubs and efficient allocation of resources, students are equally and strongly encouraged to pursue their goals within the framework of existing clubs.

Special Interest Groups vs. clubs

Special Interest Group

Club

Definition

A sub-group of a recognized Club focused on a specific interest or achieving a specific goal.

A recognized student organization with all rights and privileges available at SOM.

Infrastructure

Lives under a pre-existing, recognized Club.

Lives under AASL and is recognized by Student Government.

Leadership

Has a least one designated lead.

Has at least 2-4 second-year MBA club leaders, including one Budget Officer/Treasurer and one President/Chair.

Financial Management

Uses Club's budget and does not maintain their own, seperate financial accounts.

Maintains their own budget. Uses Club Accounting Books in CampusGroups.

Funding

Does not recieve Pre-Approved Funds. Can request C&F Additional Funds.

Receives $1,000 Pre-Approved Funds. Can request C&F Additional Funds on an adhoc-basis.

Club Fair

Not eligible - Shares parent Club table.

Eligible - Receives dedicated table to participate in Club Fair.

Club Kickoffs

Not eligible - Shares parent Club Kickoff

Eligible - Can request a Club Kickoff through AASL.

Student Organization Council

Do not need attend Council meetings.

Must attend all Council Meetings and Trainings.
Event Management Events created and event space reserved in Club's CampusGroups page. Events created and event space reserved in Club's CampusGroups page.
Re-Registration Does not fill out Club Re-Registration. Must fill out Club Re-Registration each year.
E-mail Not eligible. Eligible - Can request through AASL.
CDO Liasion Not eligible - Can work with club on  recruiting/employer engagement. Eligible - Can request through AASL.
Logo Not eligible. Eligible - must be approved by AASL & Communications.

Liasions

CDO Liaisons

All professional and affinity clubs have a Career Coach liaison from the CDO to provide support. Additionally, CDO Employer Partnership Managers are aligned to work with recruiters in specific industries, and also serve as club liaisons for associated professional clubs.

Email CDO for more information

When planning activities, the roles of Clubs and the CDO are:

CDO

  • Provide a strategic career curriculum for all students
  • Provide personalized coaching, resume reviews and mock interviews
  • Offer access to resources for industry/ functional research and interview prep
  • Develop relations with employers across industries and geographies
  • Advocate for the success of all students

Clubs

  • Create a community of peers interested in similar industries/functions
  • Tap into personal recruiting experiences as an information source for new students
  • Share industry/function resources to aid in the job search process