Clubs and Our Community

Clubs on campus are an essential instrument in our community as a university, city, and as a united people for the maintenance and advancement of our standard of living, education, and awareness. They help bring us closer together and spread vital knowledge of the interests of our community.

Clubs also provide an excellent resource for students, especially new students and freshman, to become part of the community and build valuable connections, friendships, as well as offer a positive outlet for self expression.

It has come to my attention that for clubs to more fully achieve their cause and subsequently expose their welcome to others, whom share a similar passion and wish to unite as a group, and/or offer their individual involvement, they need better centralized tools to help them spread their message.

Fundraising is also a fundamental practice that should be as easy as possible for our clubs. I foresee the easiest access to tables, chairs, tents, and if necessary permit’s allowing for the selling of goods (beverages, baked goods, merchandise, etc.) to support their goals and interests.

As President, I will make it my goal to implement a system that allows for all clubs to better communicate with each other, explore each other’s events, goals, interests, and/or to join forces, if desired. I will also make it easier for students to know about club events and provide easier access to club information.

It will also be important for clubs and the Associated Students of The University of Arizona (ASUA) to work together in understanding each other’s methods of operations and goals as organizations, furthering our relations and providing a solid foundation for smoother operations for both.

Overall, the goal will be to spread community awareness, bringing the community closer together, and create a positive foundation for the future of our community as a whole.

Alright, where do we start Shane?

Let’s start with some details.

I plan to implement a club-based website. This website will act as an online community for clubs and club interests and will likely have certain categories (diversity, sports, public awareness, etc.) of which some clubs may qualify for and be included in multiple categories.

The central focus of this website will be the upcoming events displayed on the events “bulletin board” in blocks, colored, and detailed with a contact link for interested students, logo or name of the club, event name, time, cost (if applicable), location, and any other applicable details that will fit into the space provided. There will be a cumulative event “bulletin board” and also one for each club category. These events may also be available on a traditional weekly or monthly calendar.

This website will be managed by the ASUA and/or an on-campus affiliate and fed by the clubs. Clubs will have the option of to what degree they wish to participation. This website will be included and promoted in all relevant UA handouts, pamphlets, and introductory information for students, especially new students.

Additionally, it will be a continued interest of the ASUA to have an understanding of clubs, their missions, and their practices. A representative from ASUA will attend club meetings or meet with club representatives to exchange knowledge and understanding and also to produce the communication foundations for a more productive relationship between the two parties.