STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Through its innovative outreach programs, Asher extends its resources to meet the needs of traditional and nontraditional students.
FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES
These are just some of the Fraternities and Sororities that we are trying to bring to AU.
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta Phi Beta, Delta Sigma Theta
Alpha Tau Omega, Alpha Phi Gamma, Alpha Pi Omega, Epsilon Sigma, Delta Chi Lambda
Phi Beta Sigma, Iota Phi Theta, Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi
BYLAWS ARTICLE I: ELECTION BYLAWS
Candidates seeking to represent the interests of fellow students must, always, conduct themselves in highest esteem among peers, paying utmost regard to our professional standards of behavior. In entering oneself as a candidate for elected office, every student is expected to demonstrate the virtues and values esteemed by the Asher University community, with high regard to the Student Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
- Any candidate in violation of the election rules is subject to disqualification from the election at the discretion of most of the members of an assembled Election Committee after appropriate investigation.
- The Election Chairperson is a Class Representative who is appointed by the Executive Council at the beginning of the school year. It is his or her duty to oversee all elections and enforce election bylaws.
- If after all reasonable attempts a position cannot be filled, or in the event of a withdrawal, the Executive Council President may appoint a replacement member. The Election Chairperson will allow each candidate to submit a 50-word statement that will be distributed via email to the appropriate voter audience prior to the election one day in advance of the opening of polls.
The candidates will be listed on the poll in alphabetical order according to last name, with a photo and a written statement (required by all candidates, regardless of class), next to the candidate’s name. No more than fifty dollars ($50), or goods and services valuing in total fifty dollars, may be spent on a campaign by the candidate or any other person or organization. The Election Chairperson will, at his or her discretion, monitor and oversee the financial expenditures of all campaigns.
Candidates running for Class and Executive Council positions must abide by the campaign guidelines set in the constitution.
This includes:
- Campaign material distribution in person or via email is permissible but is limited to one email per election period per candidate.
- Flyers and posters of any size may be used, distributed, or posted during a campaign in accordance with Asher University posting guidelines; however, posters must be taken down and cleaned up as soon as possible after polls close. The Election Chairperson reserves the right to withhold the election results until all materials are removed.
- Any evidence of slander, sabotage, tampering with another candidate’s campaign material must be reported to the Elections Chairperson or Executive Committee immediately and may result in the offending party’s disqualification and may be deemed a violation of the Student Code of Professionalism.
ARTICLE II: STUDENT ACTIVITIES BYLAWS
Herein is described the process for creating and removing clubs from official recognition and the structure within which they operate.
SECTION ONE: CLUB OPERATING STRUCTURE
All clubs and organizations will exist within a Club Branch. Clubs will be placed in appropriate branches at the discretion of the Executive Council with input from the club, the leadership of each specific Club Branch, and the clubs already existing within that Branch. A Chief Club Officer (CCO) will oversee each Club Branch, help the clubs within that branch collaborate, and oversee the funding for that Club Branch. Individuals interested in serving as CCO must submit a statement of interest to the Executive Council. The CCO’s are then appointed by the Executive Council. They will also provide monthly activity and budget updates to the Executive Vice President and Treasurer, respectively, and provide monthly reports at the Student Government meetings. If unable to attend the monthly Student Government meeting in person, CCO’s are expected to attend virtually. The Club Branches are created and removed by the voting members of the Executive Council as they deem appropriate and necessary. If a club wishes to switch from one Club Branch to another, they may petition the Executive Council for the right to do so and will be allowed to do so by a majority vote among the voting members of the Executive Council. An official Activities Calendar and Club Organization Chart shall be maintained by the Vice President of the Executive Council.
CREATING A CLUBS, FRATERNITIES OR SORORITIES
- The group will submit to the Executive Council a written mission statement along with a list of at least 10 student names that are also interested in the club and its mission.
- The creation of the group is contingent on a majority vote of the Executive Council and all Chief Club Officers and the approval of the administration, primarily through the Office of Student Services.
- New Club petitions will only be accepted at the discretion of the Executive Council, typically at the first general body meeting in the Spring Quarter.
GREEK LIFE
On the campus of Asher University, Campus Organizations and Greek Life represent the most visible and accessible avenue to student involvement and campus life. There will be organizations and clubs available to meet the interests and needs of a remarkably diverse student body. These include, but are not limited to, professional, social, multi-cultural, political, religious, and community service organizations. Opportunities are provided to benefit students for a lifetime and enrich their higher education experiences by integrating academic accomplishments with extracurricular activities.
Greek Life at AU remains an integral part of our campus culture. The fraternities and sororities at Asher University promote academics, leadership, community service, brotherhood, and sisterhood. Each organization is required to adhere to its mission and principles. AU is comprised of three Greek organization councils: National Pan-Hellenic Council, Independent Greek Organization Council, and the Multi-Cultural Greek Council. Membership in these organizations is a lifetime commitment and in return, members will make lifelong memories and brothers and sisters. Involvement in an AU campus organization prepares its members for productive careers, builds character, develops leadership skills, contributes to their marketability, and establishes lifelong bonds with fellow students.
REQUIREMENTS TO REMAIN AN ACTIVE CLUB
- A minimum of 1 meeting per quarter, open to the entire Asher University student body, with at least 12 students present.
- A minimum of 1 event/speaker/presentation/non-meeting activity, open to the entire AU student body, per academic year. A Meet the Matches event does not count toward the event requirement.
- Representation at the general Student Government meetings at both the beginning of the fall and the end of the spring quarters.
- Representation at the annual Activities Fair, which typically occurs at the beginning of the fall quarter.
- Any other requirements as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Chief Club Officers and as approved by majority vote of the Executive Council.
METHODS TO REMOVE A CLUB
A Club can be removed at the Executive Council’s or Office of Student Affair’s discretion if they fail to fulfill the criteria listed to remain active in Article II
Section 3. Additionally, a Club can be removed by a two-thirds majority vote (consisting of the Executive Council and all Chief Club Officers) for any of the following reasons:
- No longer active.
- Not sponsoring events or activities that actively contribute to the Asher University student body After said vote, a written explanation of the reason and results of the vote as well as a list of people present for the vote will be presented to the Executive Council for official record and verification.
ARTICLE III: FUNDING POLICY BYLAWS
This serves to aid student organizations and clubs in applying for recognition/funding by following the subsequent procedure:
SECTION ONE:
The Executive Council has the responsibility of distributing the money at the Council’s disposal in accordance with the goals of the Council (see Constitution Preamble). The Executive Council shall decide which guidelines it will follow, except were outlined below.
SECTION TWO:
If voted upon by the student council at a simple majority vote, each student shall be assessed a Student Body Activities Fee annually, to be collected by the Business Office at the beginning of each academic year. This money shall be distributed in accordance with the Council Bylaws as explained at the first student council meeting. No monies assessed by the Student Activities Fee shall be used toward the purchase of alcohol other than beer and wine unless prior approval has been obtained from the Chief Academic Office.
SECTION THREE:
The Executive Council shall budget and allocate the funding annually. They shall allocate funds to each of the Club Branches, for school-wide events, and for anything else they deem fit.
SECTION FOUR:
The Executive Council shall allocate funding to the Club Branches based on, but not limited to prior spending, prior events and activities held, contribution to the student body, future and any other criteria the Executive Council deems appropriate. The budget allocations to the Club Branches will be publicly disclosed.
SECTION FIVE:
Each Chief Club Officer shall meet with all the presidents and/or treasurers of the clubs in their Club Branch at the beginning of each quarter. At this meeting, the Chief Club Officer will lay out the budget for the year and work with all the clubs to set up a calendar of events and provide funding as appropriate (see Section Six) for the events. In the event of difficulties or disagreements, the issue will be brought before the Executive Council for resolution. The Chief Club Officer will also accept individual requests for funding to hold events or help them coordinate through the appropriate club.
SECTION SIX:
In considering each use of funding, the Executive Council and Chief Club Officer shall abide by the following restrictions:
- Applications from in-house organizations and from Asher University chapters of national organizations: shall be allowed for organizational expenses and activities exclusive of travel expenses, convention fees, donations to political/lobbyist causes, officer planning meetings. Monies will be provided such that activities are open to the student body at large and listed on the Student Event Calendar. The amount will be determined annually by the Executive Council based on level of activity, membership, and previous year’s usage of allocated funds. The club must use the money as efficiently as possible and shall oversee determining what services they deem worthy (speaker honoraria, dinners.
- Conference Reimbursement: Funding for conferences will be determined and allocated through the Office of Finance and Administration with review from the Office of Student Affairs. Student Government does not provide funding for conference attendance.
- Creative Club Fund: The Executive Council will allocate a minimum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) annually toward the support of Clubs’ efforts to host unique, collaborative events or projects that contribute meaningfully to the Asher University student experience. These monies will supplement the Clubs’ existing budgets and are to be allocated to one or more Clubs throughout the academic year via an application process deemed appropriate by the Executive Council.
- If a Student Council member seeks to solicit Student Council funding for his or her own club, that member must excuse him or herself from that portion of the funding meeting while their application for funding is reviewed.
SECTION SEVEN:
All recipients of funds will be expected to provide the Executive Council Treasurer (his or her designation) an account of all the Student Council funds received. This shall be performed in the following manner:
- Clubs should designate one individual to act as club treasurer, and this individual will be responsible for reporting all transactions directly to the Chief Club Officer, who reports to the Executive Council Treasurer.
- Provisionally approved requests and receipts shall be subject to final approval by the Executive Council at the following Student Council meeting.
- If a group/individual’s spending is deemed to be out of keeping with the approved budget or over-budget, the group’s treasurer/individual will be held accountable for refunding the amount spent to the Executive Council Budget. Should this fail to occur, the Executive Council may, at its discretion, undertake further action to recover these funds including, but not limited to, presentation of the discrepancy to the Director of Student Services.
SECTION EIGHT:
Each Club shall keep a detailed copy of all meetings, activities, events (even if no spending occurred). This information will be recorded in a form as required by the Executive Council and sent to the Executive Council Treasurer and Vice President at the end of each quarter.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS
SECTION ONE:
No one Student Government member shall hold more than one elected position on the Student Government at any given time (President, Chief Academic Officer, or Treasurer of the Student Government or any position in a Class Council).
SECTION TWO: PRESIDENTS
The Executive Council President presides over the Executive Council and shall serve as the liaison and a resource among Asher University Student Body, Faculty, and Administration. He or she shall meet every quarter with an appropriate Director of Student Services. The President is to delegate responsibilities and ensure that the operations of the Student Government are running effectively in addition to presiding over the monthly Student Government meetings. He or she should be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of the Class Councils and its members, as well as the Executive Council and its members. The Executive Council President shall ensure each Class President is operating effectively and upholding the traditional responsibilities of his or her class. The Class Presidents lead their respective Class Councils by organizing regular meetings and delegating responsibilities to ensure that the Class Council is operating smoothly. He or she should be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of his/her respective class, including those listed below. He or she is required to hold regular Class Council meetings and to attend the monthly Student Government meetings or find a suitable surrogate if unable. The Class President shall oversee the class’s online presence, or delegate this responsibility to another Class Council member, to always ensure professional conduct. He or she shall also oversee all appointed class committees.
SECTION THREE: CLASS VICE PRESIDENT
The Class Vice President shall coordinate with the respective Class Presidents to share duties and assist in coordinating Class Council tasks. He/she shall also, in the absence of the Class President, perform all the duties of the Class President listed above.
SECTION FOUR: SECRETARIES
A member of the Executive Council shall keep and post in an appropriate location all minutes of the meetings of the Student Government. This member shall also update the Student Events Calendar with school-wide events and meetings. The Class Council Secretary is responsible for regular, appropriate correspondence between the class and its Council, ensuring proper posting of regular Class and Class Council meeting minutes. The Class Secretary shall also manage and regularly monitor the Class Council email account.
SECTION FIVE: TREASURERS
The Executive Council Treasurer and the Class Treasurers will be responsible for managing the accounts of the Student Government and Class Councils respectively, throughout the year. He or she must make quarterly reports of the Student Council/Class Council’s overall budget.
SECTION SIX:
A member of the Executive Council shall edit and publish Events Calendar emails to the student body. He or she shall send monthly student council meeting reminders to the entire student body one week prior to the monthly scheduled meeting. He or she shall also send monthly reminders to the Class Council responsible for providing food for the student council meeting one week prior to the scheduled meeting. Finally, this member shall monitor and post to the Executive Council Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc., accounts.
APPENDIX B: STANDING COMMITTEES
The Executive Council or Class Council shall appoint student representatives to the following standing Asher University Committees:
- Professionalism and Ethics Committee – appointed from each class by the voting Class Council members of that class.
- Student Education Committee (SEC) – elected from each class by popular vote, comprised of 4 members of the Year-One and Year-Two classes and two (2) members from the Year-Two class shall chair the SEC. They will ensure appropriate student representation at every Asher University Committee on Education (AUCOE) meeting throughout the academic year.
- Election Committee – appointed by the Executive Council in accordance with item 2 of the Election Bylaws.
- Orientation Committee – appointed from Year-One class by the voting Class Council members.
The number of positions available on each standing committee from a particular class shall be determined at the discretion of the voting members of the respective Class Council but shall not be zero. Deference shall be given to the filling of standing committee positions as indicated above, but in the event of any standing committee position remaining vacant after a reasonable time following election, the Executive Council shall have the power to appoint representative(s) from the respective class to that position. The Executive Council shall also have the power to appoint student representatives to newly created or ad-hoc committees of the Student Government. All Standing Committee chairs or their designee are required to report to the Student Government at the monthly meetings.
The Professionalism Committee shall operate under the Asher University Code of Professionalism as adopted by the Executive Council on behalf of the student body.
HONORS ORGANIZATIONS
Phi Alpha Alpha, Phi Beta Kappa and much much, more
Public Administration Honors Society
For more information contact Mrs. JANE DOE
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Biz Talks
Prominent leaders in business and government present roundtable discussions and symposia. Presentations give students the opportunity to discuss entrepreneurship. Sessions usually last an hour and are offered once a month. Absolutely anyone who hopes to be successful in any career should take advantage of these opportunities to view presentations from people who have already achieved success.
Library Salon
Performances are done by composers, musicians, poets, lecturers, and students. The venue is the Library on Thursday at present date. For more information, contact XXXXX XXXXXX
Welcome Back Events
Activities are planned for students to provide them with information about campus life, including student organizations, activities and most importantly support. For more information, contact Student Services (1-888-812-7437) XXXXX XXXXX
Convocation
Freshman are encouraged to attend convocation for the traditional pinning ceremony.
Career Fairs
Career Fairs occur two times a year, the fall (AM) and in the Spring (PM). Usually 20-35 Employers from Private, Government and Non-Profit industries. Throughout the year there are free workshops, testing, and personality inventories to support students who are conducting job searches and seeking internships. Your career is within your control. For more information, contact Student Services (1-888-812-7437) XXXXX XXXXXX
Business Workshops
Seminars generally last three hours and provide a basic primer on a topic. Business Clinics offer attendees the opportunity to get assistance filling out their documents. Short courses offer a more comprehensive understanding of key topics, and Certificate Level courses provide the attendee with intensive training in a topic area.
The 2025 Calendar of Events include:
- How to write a business Plan Seminar
- How to Finance Your Business Seminar
- How to Market on the Web Seminar
- How to Complete the forms for a Non-profit
- How to Prepare a Great Format for Non-profit
- How to Prepare a Loan Package.
For more information, contact the center for Entrepreneurship at (1-888-812-7437) XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
International Festival
The international festival celebrates the diversity of AU’s students, faculty, and staff. For more information, contact Student Services 123-456-7890 Mr. Joe Doe
Open House
Open House sessions are great opportunities to talk to undergraduate program chairpersons, representatives from admissions, financial aid, AU Online, and current students to learn about the new and exciting programs at AU. To register or to get more information please call us at 123-456-7890. All applicants who attend the Open House will have the $50.00 application fee waived.
For more information, contact the admissions office (1-888-812-7437) XXXXXX XXXXXX
Religious Observances of Holiday Celebrations
Thanksgiving Celebration-Dinner with our AU Family, Ramadan Observance and Celebration Kwanzaa Celebration, Chinese New Year-Celebration (occurs Sunday the weekend of Chinese New Year)
For more information, contact Student Services (1-888-812-7437) XXXXXX XXXXXX
History Celebrations
Celebrations are held giving notoriety to various achievements of figures in our multicultural environment. During the nationally Celebrated months, these events help to educate all about the diversity of the United States. Black History, Juneteenth, Hispanic History, Woman’s History. For more information, contact Student Services 123-456-7890 Mr. Joe Doe
Anniversary Gala
Support of the Gala from benefactors strengthens our ability to provide scholarships, to expand the AU Center for Entrepreneurship and the E-Learning Program among others. Additional support helps to launch other exciting initiatives, increase scholarships, and meet the critical needs of the university.
UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Asher Times
The Asher Times is published quarterly by the Asher University Office of Marketing and Public Relations. For inquiries, or
For more information, please contact Marketing Department at call 123-456-7890 or send a email. to Mr. Joe Doe, for submissions, of articles or notices to be published,
Liberal Studies Newsletter
Gives updated information about the Liberal Studies program.
For more information, contact Student Services 123-456-7890 Mr. Joe Doe
The AU Mentor
The AU Mentor is a quarterly newsletter of activities from the mentoring program at AU. It solicits materials from students, faculty, and staff, as well as guest articles from community members concerning mentoring. For more information, contact Student Services 123-456-7890 Mr. Joe Doe
AU Happenings
Informational email Newsletter for all AU Students, Faculty and Staff., serves as a reminder of upcoming university events and areas of interests. For more information, contact Student Services 123-456-7890 Mr. Joe Doe
Alumni Connections
Alumni Connections will be published quarterly by the Office of Development & Alumni Relations. Articles are written by AU alumni, staff, and friends. To submit articles, artwork, or creative writing, contact the Office of Development & Alumni Relations at (123) 456-7890, or send an email to @au.edu, For more information, contact Student Services 123-456-7890 Mr. Joe Doe
Asher University Factbook
Standardized demographic data about the university Institutional Research Office 123-456-7890, For more information, contact Student Services 123-456-7890 Mr. Joe Doe
Library Newsletter
Quarterly publication about the library, donated books, and book reviews. For more information, contact information from AU library 123-456-7890, For more information, contact Student Services 123-456-7890 Mr. Joe Doe
STUDENT LIVING
Health and Accident Insurance
The University recommends that all students be covered by health and accident insurance. For more information about policies recommended by the University may be obtained through the, Office of Student Services 123-456-7890 Mr. Joe Doe
Housing
AU is a residential institution. It maintains dormitory or housing facilities. However, several apartment buildings are located within walking distance of the University. For more information, contact Student Services 123-456-7890 Mr. Joe Doe
Lost and Found
Students may inquire about lost items at the front desk of the Dormitory or the Safety office. Asher University is not responsible for the personal property students bring to campus. For more information, contact Safety & Security 123-456-7890 Mr. Joe Doe
Public Space
The student Lounge, located in the Student Center, provides a place for having refreshments, studying together, and becoming better acquainted. The Lounge is also the center of many social and cultural activities. The multi-purpose Room, located on the second floor of the student center, is the location of the most entertainment. Like TV’s, pool tables, shuffleboard, table tennis, and food restaurants, much more. For more information, contact Student Services 123-456-7890 Mr. Joe Doe
Public Transportation and Parking
AU is easily accessed by bus. The bus route will drop you off in front of the University. Parking in the university parking lot is not restricted just to faculty and staff. Parking is available with a parking pass. For more information, contact Safety & Security 123-456-7890 Mr. Joe Doe
Safety & Security
Campus Crime and Security Act
The safety and security of all members of the University community is a priority. AU complies with the Campus Crime and Security Act of 1990 and publishes the required campus crime and security report annually on August 1. The report includes campus safety information as well as crime statistics for the community. It provides suggestions about crime prevention strategies as well as important policy information on emergency procedures. It reports crimes and support services for victims of sexual assault. Also, the report contains information about AU’s policy on alcohol and other drugs. A full-text copy of the policy may be requested from the Office of Student Services. For more information call Mrs. Jane Doe. At 123-456-7890