Spring 2023 Important Dates

• Fund Request Deadline is Friday, April 21
• Last day for club activities is Friday, May 5

Mandatory Club Officer Training and New Club Workshop Schedule

Students starting a new club must attend one of each New Club and Officer Training sessions; newly elected Club Officers must attend one Club Officer training session. Fall 2023 schedule will be posted by June 1, 2023.

• Club Frequently Asked Questions
• Club-related forms
• DVCsync - Engage New User Guide
• Student Organization Handbook

Interested in starting a club that you feel would benefit the student body that isn't already being offered? Great! Please read details on steps to start a new club at DVC and attend a mandatory New Club Workshop.

Please note: New clubs must be unique and not a duplication of an existing Club:

• Check out the fall 2022 list of clubs
• Check out the spring 2022 list of clubs

Students who want to start a new club must:

• Attend a New club workshop at the beginning of the term
• Have at least six DVC students who are currently registered in at least five units
• Club officers must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA 
• Find an advisor who is a DVC employee (must complete Advisor Orientation)
• Submit a DVCsync Online Club Registration for: New Student Club/Organization by the deadline, four (4) weeks after the first day of the semester
• Submit a club constitution with your online New Club Registration

• Club Renewal Deadline is Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 11:59 pm
• Fall 2023 Earlybird Club Renewal Registration opens on May 15, 2023

The Student Life Office accepts club renewal and new club registration the first 4 weeks of fall and spring terms via DVCsync. Clubs may only meet after their renewal/new club registration has been electronically submitted into DVCsync - Engage and approved by the Student Life Office. Important: All required data must be submitted via DVCsync to the Student Life Office by the deadline.

• Attend a Club officer training at the beginning of the term
• Submit a completed DVCsync Online Returning Student Club Registration by the deadline four weeks after the first day of the Semester
• Have at least six currently registered DVC students as members, including 4 prospective or elected officers
• Officers must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and currently enrolled in five units
• Retain your continuing faculty advisor or recruit a new part or a full-time faculty advisor who is a DVC employee (must complete Advisor Orientation)

The Inter Club Council (ICC) is recognized and funded by the Associated Students of Diablo Valley College (ASDVC). It consists of representatives from all campus clubs. ICC meetings are held weekly during the term in the Student Union building. It provides a forum for clubs to discuss upcoming events and ideas, vote on funding proposed events, and collaborate regarding student issues.

All clubs must have a representative attend the Inter-Club Council (ICC) meetings, which are held on Thursdays from 3:30 - 5pm in person at the BFL Community Conference Center (BFL-CCC).

Spring Club Day is March 16th in the DVC Commons 10-2 pm. If you are interested in learning more about DVC's clubs or joining a club, come to Club Day! A variety of clubs will be sharing information and hosting activities.

Everyone who joins club/s on DVCsync will be considered a member. Have everyone who attends your meetings join the club's portal to be counted towards your membership.

Club rosters are due March 2023.

Club activities are an important part of the club program, and for the campus as a whole. The Student Life Office supports clubs in making all of their events as successful as possible. If your club has questions with online event submissions, policies or with the planning of activities, please contact the Student Life Office for assistance.

• Event planning flow chart
• Co-Sponsored Events

1. Student submits an Event Form on DVCsync
   
   1. Advisor signs off through DVCsync
   2. Clubs Program Coordinator will send the student who submits the form an email (and the advisor) with the next steps in the process
2. Student submits a Budget Request on DVCsync in their organization Finance Module tab.
   
   1. Advisor signs off through DVCsync
   2. ICC Commissioner of Finance sends the student who submitted the form an email outlining the fund request process and inviting them to present at upcoming meeting
3. Students present at the Ways and Means Committee (WMC)
   
   1. WMC oversees the ICC’s funds
   2. WMC meetings are scheduled by the ICC Commissioner of Finance
   3. The presentation should be in PowerPoint format (emailed to ICCfinance@dvc.edu), approximately 5 minutes long, and should include the following: club name and description, event name and description, the event budget, and whether or not the club will be using their club funds or fund raising to help cover the event costs
   4. WMC will make a recommendation to the ICC board about whether or not to fund the event
4. Students present at ICC meeting
   1. ICC meetings are on Thursdays from 3:30-5 pm via Zoom.
   2. The ICC board will vote on whether or not to fund the event
   3. If requesting more than $3000 for one event, the club can request an additional $5000 from ASDVC
5. Students present at Budget Oversight Committee (BOC)
   1. The BOC oversees ASDVC’s funds
   2. The BOC meetings are scheduled by the ASDVC Controller (email at DVCAScon@dvc.edu). Send an email to request to be placed on their next agenda one week in advance, typically the Monday prior to your presentation.
   3. The presentation should be in PowerPoint format emailed to the ASDVC Controller, approximately 5 minutes long, and should include the following: club name and description, event name and description, the event budget, and whether or not the club will be using their club funds or fund raising to help cover the event costs
   4. The BOC will make a recommendation to the ASDVC board about whether or not to fund the event. The PowerPoint requires Student Learning Outcomes for all requests over $3000 and line item budget must be emailed to the DVC Secretary prior to the Board meeting.
6. Students present at ASDVC meeting
   1. ASDVC Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 2:10-4 pm via Zoom
   2. The ASDVC Board will vote on whether or not to fund the event
7. If the club is requesting more than $3000 from ASDVC, they need to present at two ASDVC General Meetings (first for discussion and second for action).

If funding is approved

1. Students must submit check requests for the event with advisor’s signature (paper form available at the Student Union or on the DVC Student Life Website or DVCsync)
   1. No one is authorized to sign their own check request
2. Students must submit club meeting minutes approving the Fund request
   1. The meeting minutes should include the specific amount of the request, who was present at the meeting, the vote to authorize fund usage, and what the funding was for.

1. Students must submit check requests for the event with advisor’s signature (paper form available at the student union or on the DVC Student Life Website or DVCsync)
   1. No one is authorized to sign their own check request
2. Students must submit club meeting minutes approving the Fund request
   1. The meeting minutes should include the specific amount of the request, who was present at the meeting, the vote to authorize fund usage, and what the funding was for.