Description
-The Political Science Club (POL S Club) is a non-partisan student organization that provides an opportunity to develop professionally and academically. We aspire to create a community of support for students studying political science or who have related interests.
-The purpose of the club is to create a community where students can gain and develop skills for college and the workplace and to explore careers related to politics and government. The club’s activities will supplement the theoretical experiences offered by political science courses. The club also promotes and participates in departmental and campus activities related to politics and political science.
*The club does not intend to promote any specific political ideology or party; instead, we will offer students opportunities to grow professionally and academically. Students will be encouraged to use their critical thinking skills to reach conclusions of their own. We understand that people have personal political ideologies, so we will foster an environment where different viewpoints are respected. This club is not limited to Political Science majors. *
Affiliations
Constitution / Tier
Membership Information
| Student Members |
19 |
| ISU Members |
1 |
| Non-ISU Members |
0 |
| Allowed Members |
a. Membership is open to any registered student who:
• is interested in learning about politics
• wants to develop professionally in the political field, whether in the public or private sectors.
• is in good standing at Iowa State University
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| Allowed Officers |
a. Membership is open to any registered student who:
• is interested in learning about politics
• wants to develop professionally in the political field, whether in the public or private sectors.
• is in good standing at Iowa State University |
| Membership Qualifications |
The officers of this organization must meet the following requirements:
a.Officers must be members of the Political Science Club
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| Membership Restrictions |
b.Be in good standing with the university and enrolled:
•if an undergraduate student at least half time (six or more credit hours), unless fewer credits are required to graduate in the spring and fall semesters during the term of office, and at least half time (four or more credits),
•if a graduate-level student (unless fewer credits are required in the final stages of their degree as defined by the Continuous Registration Requirement) during their term of office.
c.Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) as stated below and meet that minimum GPA in the semester immediately prior to the election/appointment, the semester of election/appointment, and semesters during the term of office.
•For undergraduates, the minimum GPA is 2.00.
•Graduate and professional students need a 3.0 GPA to remain in good academic standing.
i.For this provision to be met, at least six hours (half-time credits) must have been taken for the semester under consideration. Exceptions may be made with a unanimous vote of the executive board. |
| Elections/Selection |
Election of officers shall be held within the first three weeks of April. |
| Meetings |
1. This meeting schedule should be adapted to meet the availability of most of the members. This club will meet biweekly on Mondays at 6:10pm. excluding holidays, and winter and summer sessions.
2. The club will meet at the Student Innovation Center at Iowa State University. The meeting will also be transmitted through zoom to accommodate COVID-19 comfort levels. |
Description of Regular Meetings/Activities
| I. When: This club will meet weekly on Wednesdays at 5:00 pm, excluding holidays, and winter and summer sessions. This meeting schedule should be adapted to meet the availability of most of the members.
II. Where: The club will meet at Ross Hall in the 5th Floor Library at Iowa State University.
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Description of Special Events