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Show 308 NEWS Students encouraged to start new clubs gsDWMARCH 26, 2008 DIXIE SUN - 3 ' i organize. There is a minimum for the formation of a new club and of those 10, clubs must elect and submit a list of three club officers to the Council presi- Inter-Clu-b dent All clubs are required to have an adviser who is a member of the DSC faculty or staff who must also be present for all activities Though there are a number of requirements, Stafford said its worth the time it takes There are lots of peo- W 10Q d v .j; r. jr nr9 J fS .v i ' 1'. ,A ple who dont like to jump through the hoops, but you know what, theyre all great memories, she said. Once a club is officially established, the club president or a designated representative is required to attend ICC meetings each week. All other guidelines such as mandatory involvement with the Homecoming parade and annual Great Race have been established to encourage activity within the k I 4 clubs. For students who worry that participating in a club may be too hard to fit into an g already busy schedule, I ICC Vice President Jorge Morante, a senior business administration stands behind the clubs table major from Lima, Peru, said its just a matter of island, nobody exists by appropriate organization. themselves; they have to It is not hard as long be a part of a system as the club is active and and so youve got to give back. you do activities that are not only related to Although forming a club typically begins school, school, school and its always related with nothing more than to educational and a group of friends with a mutual passion, there entertainment, he said. As long as you keep are specific guidelines all students are good communication between the members of required to follow in the club, it doesnt get order to officially i Club President Emily Club Rush. Guidelines Gsrman during BY Rodriguez, a sophomore communication major from Memmingen, Germany, have been set for all new clubs formed at Dixie State college. ELLIOTT BUELER Sun Staff Writer Dixie With so much assistance available to eager uncertain students, forming clubs at Dixie State College has never but been easier. By following a few sim- ple steps and a few friends gathering under a common ideal, virtually any interest can be POST continued from page 1 trainees get a feel for how things work in Washington County. Ehlert added he reco- mmends that anyone interested in law enforcement get these certifications done in order to keep options open for a variety of jobs m that field. In order to enter the program, students must he a United States citizen, be 21 before they and have the equivalent of a high school diploma, according to the POST Web certify, site, http:new.dixie.edupost theacademy php. Prospective officers entering the program must also pass the National Peace Officer Selection Test. transformed into an official DSC club. While the college already boasts a wide variety of clubs with diverse objectives, students in existing clubs or others looking to start their own are encouraged to make service a primary goal. Clubs are required to participate in their own independently organ According to POST website, Utahs govind exflash.html, some disqualifies include con-sub- http-post.uta- viction of a crime; a standard physical, men- tal or emotional state; or anything less than an honorable discharge from military duties. Potential officers must complete SFO training before entering the LEO program. Holm said the entire program has taken around 34 weeks to complete: about 12 weeks for SFO and weeks for LEO. An SFO certificate alone suffices for several employment opportunities, such as bailiffLEO and reserve officer. training is required in order to obtain full police powers for duties such as highway patrol trooper and deputy sheriff 20-2- 2 ized service projects as well as those sponsored by the school. Student Activities Director Donna Stafford said service should be a primary focus of each organization. Citizenship comes from service, Stafford said. People learn to give, they learn to be better individuals, better students. No mans an that bad. Because clubs are such a valued part of DSC, Stafford and the ASDSC Executive Council are eager to assist students who want to get involved Along with helping throughout the approval process, new clubs are given $150 the first semester in order to get started, money that is typically used to hold club meetings and other functions. As the club participates m service projects and attends weekly ICC meetings, clubs are allotted additional sponsorship. Morante said its really about offering students the chance to find their own niche. We want to give the students the ability to create new clubs or to have a bigger variety of clubs so they can join these new clubs, he said. There are a lot of students that we dont reach out there because we dont have as many clubs right now that we want to form so we want to build that up. While so many students trudge through courses they dont enjoy, fulfilling degree requirements they dont want to take, clubs offer them a way to participate in something they really care about. Whether its snowboarding or kung fu, salsa dancing or hacky sack, the possibilities are endless and depend only upon the students. We need clubs, Morante said. We need a lot of clubs just because college is a great experience Tor all of us, and its a great way to meet new people and to get involved in school, and get the Dixie spirit. According to the POST website, the SFO block costs $1,550, and the LEO block will cost a potential officer $3,000. In addition to tuition for the academy, students must purchase uniforms, which means an additional $300 for SFO trainees and $1,000 more for LEO students. POST does not provide financial aid, so potential officers are or either financially backed by a law enforcement division. For the upcoming block that begins April 21, officers-in-trainm- g will attend courses from p.m. on weekdays at 0 the Hurricane Education Center. Holm said any students who are interested may still be able to enter the program, but they must apply now. on Dixie State Colleges first class from the Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy graduated to March 17. 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