Forming a new club

Kellogg students can apply for a 10-week club provisional period at the beginning of any quarter during your time at Kellogg.  To do this you must complete the following application.  The application must be complete in all sections and must arrive no later than the date stipulated by the KSA VP of Finance and Business Development.

New club application (download)

KSA Board Initial Approval

The club's initial co-chairs will be invited to present their plans to the KSA Clubs Sub-Committee. Presentations will last 5-10 minutes each.  The KSA Clubs Sub-Committee will then have a chance to ask questions.  KSA Sub-Committee members will each receive copies of the applications, paid for by the KSA.  Any materials that the club applicants would like to provide beyond that are at the expense of the co-chairs.  After the presentation, the Clubs Sub-Committee will make a recommendation to the KSA Board on whether the club should be permitted to undertake a 10-week provisional period.  The KSA Board will then vote on each club's provisional status, and a majority approval will be required for a club to receive initial approval. All club applicants will be notified of their status within 24 hours of the KSA Board meeting at which the Sub-Committee presents.  KSA Board members will evaluate club applicants on whether the proposed club would benefit the Kellogg student body as a whole, whether it is unique and doesn't duplicate the efforts of an existing club, and whether the club has met the application requirements.

10-Week Provisional Period

Each provisional club will go through a 10-week trial period (counted when classes are in session during the regular year), during which the club is required to hold at least one event. This event must be applicable to the club's stated objectives. The club's sponsors must inform the VP of Finance and Business Development of the time, place, and purpose of this event so that a KSA Board member can attend. The KSA Board member will measure attendance, evaluate the event, and report back to the KSA Board. Provisional clubs will be allowed one school wide, mass e-mail to attract interested members.

During this time, clubs will have access to everything that a Kellogg club would have access to (except access to a SOFO account):  KSA funding (maximum of $150), club listserv, club website, access to club resources, and relevant Kellogg administration.

Final Approval

Final approval is required at the end of the 10-week trial period by the KSA Board. This final approval will be based upon a vote of the KSA Board; majority approval of the Board is required for a club to receive “final approval” status.  If a club approved for a provisional 10-week trial period fails to hold an event during this period, the provisional period will expire.  Provisional clubs that hold an event during the 10-week period and meet the KSA Club Responsibilities will have their provisional status removed and will become an official KSA club given approval of the KSA Board.

The KSA reserves the right to reject the formation of a new club if it does not meet the above stated requirement, if it duplicates the efforts of an existing club, or if it does not benefit the student body as a whole.

Last modified: 4/18/2006
Submit comments to: V.P. of Finance and Clubs, Kev Hoo