Benefits of Recognition
Recognition is a process where organizations become officially sanctioned and acknowledged by the university. Recognition is administered on an annual basis to over 800 organizations on campus. Recognition allows organizations access to meeting space, equipment, and services. Many privileges come from being a recognized campus or student organization at Iowa State University. These benefits are not available to unrecognized organizations or groups of individual students. Once an organization becomes recognized, the following privileges and benefits are available:
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Recognition as a university organization
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Use of university trademarks in accordance with ISU Trademark Licensing Office's Policy and Guidelines
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Establishment of an account with the Campus Organizations Accounting Office and appropriate purchasing privileges in accordance with university guidelines and expectations
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Inclusion in appropriate university publications
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Publication of activities through the University Calendar
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Use of Information Technology Services' Learning and Teaching Technologies equipment/services (funded through Student Government)
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Utilization of the Student Organizations website
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Use of Iowa State University vehicles through Transportation Services in accordance with university, and state policies
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Eligibility to utilize university staff and programming resources
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Eligibility to apply for awards and honors presented to university-recognized organizations and members
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Eligibility for use of campus meeting facilities
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Eligibility to apply for Memorial Union Student office space and/or storage space allocations
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Eligibility to be considered for the Student Government student fee allocations
Some university equipment and services may involve charges. Benefits are not available to all recognized organizations because of additional criteria and restrictions that may be imposed by the respective entity.