STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Student organizations fall under the supervision of the Office of Student Affairs. New organizations requesting recognition by the school must meet certain criteria as outlined by the Logan Student Government and the Office of Student Affairs. All clubs must have a current constitution on file with the Office of Student Affairs and the Logan Student Government to be recognized as an official organization of Logan. Each organization must seek approval through the Office of Student Affairs and be represented by an advisor who is a full-time employee for Logan University. All new organizations must complete the proper process through the Office of Student Affairs and meet all applicable deadlines and criteria.
All student organizations must have an advisor willing to accept responsibility for the activities of the organization. The advisor is expected to be active with the organization and knowledgeable of its constitution, all organization activities, and Logan’s policies and procedures. Student organizations with a focus in an academic area offered by Logan University must have a full-time faculty member in that field serving as a club advisor (i.e., a chiropractic club must have a full-time chiropractic faculty member serving as an advisor) to ensure appropriate review and support of organization activities.
While it is the responsibility of the institution to provide students the opportunity to learn, practice, and develop chiropractic skills, technique clubs pose a unique challenge of liability for Logan students. No adjusting, manipulative, evaluative, diagnostic, or other procedure defined as the practice of chiropractic by the Missouri state law shall be performed except under the present and direct supervision of a Logan University Doctor of Chiropractic faculty member currently licensed in the state of Missouri and with full knowledge and approval of the organization advisor. The unauthorized practice of chiropractic, as defined by Missouri state law, performed either on or off campus, shall subject the charged individual to a hearing before the Conduct Committee and possible dismissal from Logan.
Technique organizations will be limited to those general technique categories taught in the core or elective curriculum at Logan to include HVLA, low force, non-osseous, instrument-assisted, and directional preference. While any enrolled student may join a technique organization, only students who have completed (or are currently taking) the technique class at Logan may actively participate as the student doctor in technique practice and application as approved by the faculty advisor. Any information disseminated or promoted by technique organization must be consistent with the principles taught in the technique classes at Logan. No demonstrations may occur without the full knowledge and approval of the faculty advisor and the present and direct supervision of a Logan University Doctor of Chiropractic faculty member currently licensed in the state of Missouri.
ELIGIBILITY
All students in good academic and disciplinary standing are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities; however, students not in compliance with our Satisfactory Academic Progress policy or on academic or disciplinary probation may not run for or hold a position of leadership in any activity or committee, be excused or receive University funding for a Logan- sponsored travel, or officially represent the University at any outside function. While extracurricular activities play an important role in student retention and satisfaction, so too does good time management.
Students need to measure the time commitment necessary to be good stewards of their commitment to their desired extracurricular activities against the time needed to reach their academic goals and meet any other outside responsibilities.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
There are a variety of student organizations to get involved with during your educational experience at Logan University. Student organizations recognized by the Logan Student Government (LSG) and Office of Student Affairs include social, athletic, techniques, health-related, chiropractic, and professional chiropractic fraternal groups. If Logan does not offer an organization or activity of interest to the student, students are welcome to request permission to form new organizations and activities provided they have a full-time Logan employee sponsor and advise the group and the organization is aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the institution. The Advertising Events on Campus policy is applicable to all students, including student organizations.
HAZING
Missouri law makes it illegal to participate in or cause acts of hazing. Hazing is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $1,000, imprisonment of up to one year, or both. However, if the hazing “creates a substantial risk to the life of the student or perspective member,” the act is a Class C felony punishable by fines up to $5,000, imprisonment of up to seven years, or both. Under Missouri law, consent is not a defense for hazing.
Any activity organized by a student organization or members of a student organization at Logan University that involves a member in practices that are injurious or potentially injurious to an individual’s physical, emotional, or psychological well-being (as determined at the sole discretion of the University) shall be immediate cause for disciplinary action.
It shall not matter whether such practices were mandatory or voluntarily entered into by any of the student organization members in question, including new and initiated members.
INTRAMURAL ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Intramural (IM) sports are organized with structured leagues, tournaments, and contests designed to meet the recreational needs of the Logan University community. Students, employees, alumni, spouses, and significant others are offered the opportunity to participate in IM sports activities as regularly as their interest and time will permit.
Through participation in IM sports, individuals are encouraged to enjoy sports, reduce stress, keep physically fit, meet people, and have fun. IM sports emphasize and acknowledge values such as sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. Oversight of IM sports is the responsibility of the Coordinator of Fitness and Recreation and the staff assigned to each contest. Activities offered include exercise programs, softball, basketball, volleyball, flag football, and other activities depending on student interest.
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN GOVERNANCE
Students are an important part of the governance structure at Logan University. Students participate in governance through the Logan Student Government (LSG). The LSG provides opportunities for students to voice concerns, provide input, and participate in University council, committees, and task forces.
CLASS OFFICER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Class officers are an important leadership role in Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program. They are the liaisons of the class to the Logan Student Government and Logan administration. The roles and responsibilities are as follows:
PRESIDENT: The duties of each class president shall be as follows:
To attend required LSG meetings.
To report the information discussed in the LSG meetings to their class cohort.
To coordinate the functions and duties of all class officers.
To arrange regular meetings with class officers.
To mediate issues that affect the entire class.
Qualifications for each class president:
For the Doctor of Chiropractic program, candidates must be enrolled in all classes within the full trimester cohort schedule of a set academic term.
VICE PRESIDENT: The duties of each class vice president shall be as follows:
To accept all Presidential duties when the class president is unavailable.
To be responsible for coordinating social activities of the class if funds are sufficient.
To work with the class president to establish various class events and upload all of them to Logan Connect.
To provide counsel and support to the class president.
To keep the class president informed as to class concerns and other issues.
To help other class officers with their duties.
Qualifications for each class vice president:
For the Doctor of Chiropractic program, candidates must be enrolled in all classes within the full semester cohort schedule of a set academic term.
SECRETARY: The duties of each class secretary shall be as follows:
To make sure all class members are on the Logan Connect trimester page, have access to class email group, and class Teams channel.
To create a class schedule for classmates to access.
To keep a calendar of events and log them in Logan Connect for each trimester.
To check the mail in the Student Affairs office regularly.
To assist other officers when needed.
Qualifications for each class secretary:
Must be enrolled as a full-time student with the University.
For the Doctor of Chiropractic program, candidates may only hold office of the class with which they will graduate.
TREASURER: The duties of each class treasurer shall be as follows:
To collect monies for class events and donation.
To organize class fundraisers as outlined by LSG and Logan administration.
To keep a ledger of all class funds (income and expenses) and report those to the LSG treasurer.
To help organize class parties.
To assist any other class officer when needed.
Qualifications for each class treasurer:
Must be enrolled as a full-time student with the University.
For the Doctor of Chiropractic program, candidates may only hold office of the class with which they will graduate.
EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR: The duties of each class educational coordinator (EC) shall be as follows:
To organize class scheduling.
To represent the class as an intermediate with the faculty.
To arrange lab groups.
To schedule exams and make sure they are in Logan Connect.
To post all pertinent dates on Logan Connect and keep the class informed of any changes.
Qualifications for each class educational coordinator:
For the Doctor of Chiropractic program, candidates must be enrolled in all classes within the full trimester cohort schedule of a set academic term.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: The duties of each class athletic director (AD) shall be as follows:
To communicate with the Logan Director of Sports & Activities and Coordinator of Fitness & Recreation.
To organize teams for intramural sports.
To promote athletic events to the class.
To serve as, or select, coaches when needed.
To coordinate activities with the class vice president.
Qualifications for each class athletic director:
Must be enrolled as a full-time student with the University.
For the Doctor of Chiropractic program, candidates may only hold an office of the class in which they will graduate.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION REPRESENTATIVE: The duties of each class diversity & inclusion representative shall be as follows:
To advocate and work with underrepresented and mixed trimester students that may meet cultural barriers, altering or hindering the reception of information from class representatives and/or professors, in their designated trimester cohort.
To encourage and ensure specified students have access to all class assignments, quizzes, and exams.
To be included in all educational coordinator’s correspondence with class faculty, when appropriate.
To become well versed in necessary departments, staff, and policies that relate to issues, questions, and/ or opportunities that an underrepresented and mixed trimester student may need to access.
To attend University Diversity Committee meetings and relay information from the meeting to their class cohort.