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.

Club Leadership

Clubs can determine the structure of their club.
At the minimum, Yale SOM requires that each active club have two second-year MBA club leaders that are submitted to AASL. These club leaders are responsible for liaising with Yale SOM departments.

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.