Student Life & Campus Activities

Athletics Campus Activities Registered Student Organizations Student Honors and Awards Student Life

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Athletics

www.kellogg.edu/athletics

KCC participates in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA), Western Conference, and is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

The Athletics department is proud of its strong heritage and winning traditions. Many KCC student-athletes have gone on to play at four-year institutions and been honored at the conference, regional, and national levels.

Intercollegiate programs include:

• Men’s basketball
• Women’s basketball
• Baseball
• Men’s cross country
• Women’s cross country
• Women’s soccer
• Women’s volleyball

Athletic grants, and financial aid are available to those who qualify under the appropriate academic guidelines and athletic abilities. Athletic eligibility regulations are used as prescribed by the NJCAA and the MCCAA.

Facilities:

• Miller Building - volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball
• Soccer field/tennis courts
• Bailey Park Complex - baseball

Student Life

Learn about us at www.kellogg.edu/student-life
Contact us at 269-565-2634 or by email at studentlife@kellogg.edu
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KelloggCCStudentLife/

The purpose of Student Life is to provide learning opportunities beyond the classroom and promote student-driven programming. Through campus partnerships and cooperative planning, the Student Life office works to promote a positive KCC student experience by providing programs rooted in diversity, education, leadership, community service, and social interaction. The Student Life office coordinates a wide range of opportunities for you to gain experience including: campus activities, Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and honors societies, student-driven programming, The Bruin newspaper, Student Leadership Institute, and so much more. You are encouraged to participate in campus activities in an effort to seek a well-rounded education that will prepare you to be successful in new challenges.

When you participate in Student Life programs and services, it is our intention that you will meet one or both of the following learning outcomes:

1. Students who engage with Student Life programs and services will develop their ability to problem solve and communicate on a professional level.
2. Students who engage with Student Life programs and services will develop and understand their leadership skills.

Campus Activities

Many College departments facilitate an array of programs throughout the year. Student Life stays up-to-date on many campus activities to keep you informed and engaged. Student Life and other campus departments work hard to plan events just for you. These programs range from musical performances to workshops and informational fairs. While new programs are introduced each year, Student Life plans some key cornerstone events annually. To help you plan, here is a snapshot of those events by semester. Be sure to check with Student Life for event details and/or to learn how to get involved.

Fall Semester

• Bruin Blast with Volunteer & Civic Engagement Fair
• Constitution Day
• Welcome events at the Regional Centers
• Bruins Give Back
• Hispanic Heritage Month event(s)
• Coffeehouse Performances
• National Coming Out Day
• Transfer Tours
• Native American Heritage event(s)
• Transfer Fair
• Stress Busters

Spring Semester

• Bruin Boost with Volunteer & Civic Engagement Fair
• Black History Month event(s)
• Welcome events at the Regional Centers
• Bruins Give Back
• Transfer Tours
• GradBlitz
• Women’s History Month event(s)
• Broadway in Chicago trip
• Earth Day celebration
• Stress Busters

Bruin Student Newspaper

The Bruin student newspaper is published electronically and maintained during the academic year. It contains campus and community news, opinion pieces, and campus event information. There are opportunities for you to write, edit, design, work with advertisers, and/or serve as a photographer for the newspaper.

Co-Curricular Programs in the Arts

If you are interested in music, you will find a variety of participatory experiences available in the Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Choral Union, or Kellogg Singers. The KCC’s theater production schedule includes musical, drama, and children’s theater as forms of expression.

The Mosaic (an art and literary publication) is published each winter as a project of the Crude Arts Club. The publication features student poems, short stories, photography, and artwork. Contact Arts & Communication at 269-965-4126 for more information.

Student-Driven Programming

The best part of being an active student on campus is that you can make your program ideas a reality and Student Life is here to help. Whatever your passion is and no matter how big the idea, drop into Student Life to find out how to make it happen. You can also help plan events that are already scheduled. Either way, we would love to hear your ideas and help get you involved.

Student Leadership Institute

The Student Leadership Institute (SLI) functions under the philosophy that all students possess leadership potential and that leadership can be enhanced when given the opportunity to develop. SLI focuses on providing those critical components in order to develop and enhance leadership talent within KCC students. Leadership opportunities are offered through a variety of means such as workshops, speakers, and conferences.

Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)
www.kellogg.edu/student-life/rsos/

Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) are a great way to get involved on campus. RSOs are a way for students to connect with other students who share similar passions. Additionally, they are a fun way to learn skills often utilized in the workforce. Here is what that would look like … let’s say that a fictional RSO called the Disney Princess Club organizes a Disney Princess Ball. The students in the RSO are responsible for developing the event idea, its design, as well as implementing and carrying out the whole program. Students in RSOs will need to organize its membership to help with advertising; hiring outside vendors, such as DJ and professional Disney characters; and make sure there is food at the Ball. Additionally, RSOs need to make important decisions such as: whether to charge money for the event and/or if fundraisers need to be conducted to cover program costs. Peer management, advertising skills, and vendor relations are all skills used in putting together the Disney Princess Ball and they are all skills that employers find valuable in the workforce.

RSOs support the student learning outcomes of the College and, more specifically, the student learning outcomes of Student Life. RSOs operate based on voluntary participation and self-governance. RSOs are a critical part of the College community and, as such, are obligated to contribute to the development of the individual student. RSOs offer the individual student an opportunity to broaden their environment, skills, and experience gained through membership in student organizations and serve as valuable supplements to the formal curriculum.

Currently enrolled KCC students are able to come together to form RSOs around common interests. RSOs cover a range of topics and interests, including but not limited to: academic, political, advocacy, sports, culture, religious, and much more. Student Life stands ready to support the endeavors of all RSOs and assist students through the registration process to create new RSOs.

For the most current list of RSOs and contact information, please visit http://www.kellogg.edu/student-life/rsos/.

RSO Rights, Responsibilities, and Campus Safety

The RSO, as a group and representative of the College, along with its individual student members, are expected to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. The purpose of the Student Code of Conduct is to protect and preserve a positive learning environment for the College community by clearly articulating conduct prohibited by the College and identifying the rights of individuals in the process. KCC upholds all federal, state, and local laws and expects students to abide by such laws. The College reserves the right to hold students accountable for violations of federal, state and local laws when the conduct has a direct impact on the College or the College community. Additionally, students are expected to comply with the Student Code of Conduct, and any specific regulations adopted by KCC.

Students should report alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct at http://www.kellogg.edu/reportanincident/. Emergency situations should be reported directly to KCC Public Safety at 269-965-4147 or by calling 911. Students may also use the yellow call boxes located throughout campus to reach KCC Public Safety.

To learn more about the rights and responsibilities associated with the Student Code of Conduct and Title IX, visit the Student Code of Conduct & Title IX  section of this handbook.

RSO Essentials

Registering a New RSO

Students are encouraged to form new student organizations. The Student Life staff is available to help guide students through this process. An organized group of enrolled KCC students, coming together for a common purpose, may begin a new RSO.

To register a new RSO, follow these steps:

• Ensure that your organization is unique to currently active RSOs.
  • If an RSO is currently inactive that you wish to reactivate, schedule a meeting with Student Life to discuss the process of reactivation, which may include all or a portion of these steps.
• Write the RSOs Constitution, which must include:
  • Name of the organization
  • Objectives and purpose
  • Membership (open or selective, enrolled students only or open, etc.)
  • Officers and duties (if not applicable, state that in the Constitution)
  • Meetings (frequency, openness, etc.)
  • KCC non-discrimination clause
  • Compliance statement regarding adherence to the Student Code of Conduct and all College policies
  • Other RSO related information you deem critical to the organization’s purpose and function
  • Signature and date lines for:
  1. The student initiating the RSO
  2. The advisor
  3. Student Life
• Advisor(s) name and position title as an employee of the College.
  • College faculty and administrators are eligible to serve as lead advisors
• Current list of student members, including student K-ID numbers and contact information.

Student Life has a sample Constitution that may be useful to you and can assist with the writing process, should you need it. You should also work closely with your advisor during the writing process.

Once you and your advisor have agreed upon the Constitution, you should both sign it and schedule a meeting with Student Life for final approval. Once your organization meets the registration requirements, it will be granted active status. Active status will allow your organization to take advantage of the privileges granted to RSOs. This includes access to funding from various campus resources (i.e. Student Life, other supporting campus departments).

Annual Registration for Current RSOs

Student Life requires RSOs to register annually to maintain active status. By registering, RSOs renew access to RSO privileges granted by KCC. To register, RSOs must submit the following information to Student Life:

• Name of RSO
• A Re-affirmed Constitution, including:
  • Name of the organization
  • Objectives and purpose
  • Membership (open or selective, enrolled students only or open, etc.)
  • Officers and duties (if not applicable, state that in the Constitution)
  • Meetings (frequency, openness, etc.)
  • KCC non-discrimination clause
  • Compliance statement regarding adherence to the Student Code of Conduct and all College policies
  • Other RSO related information you deem critical to the organization’s purpose and function
  • Reaffirmation date and advisor signature
• Advisor(s) name and position with KCC.
  • College faculty and administrators are eligible to serve as lead advisors
• Current list of officers (if applicable) and members, including student K-ID numbers and contact information.
  • Students who are listed as RSO members or officers must be enrolled KCC students during the current academic year and must meet the membership criteria as stated in the RSOs Constitution.
• Meeting information - date(s), time(s), and location

This information can be sent electronically to studentlife@kellogg.edu. Failure to register your RSO will result in your organization’s status being moved to inactive and loss of privileges.

The registration deadline will be announced at the beginning of each fall semester. Participation in the annual Bruin Blast event indicates intent to register but does not count as registration.

RSO Privileges

Privileges are granted only to those organizations who officially register and have earned official recognition by the College.

• The Bruin Advertising - RSOs can advertise in The Bruin student newspaper for free. Submit requests electronically to Student Life at studentlife@kellogg.edu.
• Campus-Wide Postings - RSOs can request to have promotional materials posted campus-wide. See Student Life Rules and Regulations for more information on this process.
• Financial Account - RSOs will have two accounts with KCC, one for expenditures and one for revenue. RSOs wishing to make a deposit must contact Student Life. Off-campus accounts are not permitted. A KCC financial account allows campus departments to easily transfer funds as a means of support for your organization. Throughout the academic year, Student Life will send an updated account balance to advisors.
• Media Design - To render these services, RSO officers and members should first discuss their marketing plan with their advisor. The advisor should then plan time to share these details with Media Design. Allow at least two weeks for the staff to develop a design and allow at least one additional week for proofing the design. Upon final approval of the proof from the RSO, Media Design will send the artwork to the KCC Print and Document Services for printing. Media Design has the right to verify with Student Life at any time if the organization submitting a design request is currently registered and active.
• Official Recognition by the College - KCC will officially recognize student organizations that meet the aforementioned criteria.
• Printing Costs - Student Life supports RSOs in their marketing efforts by paying for internal printing costs associated with activities directly affiliated with RSOs.
• RSO Website - RSOs can request a webpage on the www.kellogg.edu website through Student Life.
• Student Life Co-Sponsorship - As a co-sponsor of RSO events, Student Life can provide a variety of services to support your organization. Support may come in the form of funding, assistance with event planning, promotion of your event and/or organization, access to leadership development for officers and members, and/or use of Student Life supplies.

RSO Advisors

RSO advisors are important not only because they are role models for students, but also because of their involvement in the organization itself provides learning experiences that are transferable to situations beyond college. RSO advisors must be employees of KCC. In order to assist the advisor and the RSO in understanding the roles of an effective advisor, Student Life offers the following list of responsibilities:

Advisor Responsibilities to the RSO

• Assist officers in understanding their duties, administering programs and plans, organizing projects, and making appropriate transitions.
• Preserve the continuity of the organization through the constitution, traditions, files, and meeting minutes.
• Encourage the use of procedures to ensure that the meetings run in an orderly and efficient manner.
• Attend as many organization meetings and events as possible.
• Articulate campus policies and procedures. 
• Support officers and be available for the evaluation of ideas.
• Maintain the ability to deal with the same issues each year and remain open to new ideas.
• Facilitate discussions among officers and between officers and members.
• Be familiar with national structure and services, if relevant.
• Assist with specific KCC services, for example, obtaining organization account information and reserving campus space.
• Consult on programs.
• Advise individual students as necessary.
• Assist the organization as needed.
• Aid in the marketing and recruitment of the organization.

RSO Responsibilities to the Advisor

• Notify the advisor of all meetings and events.
• Confer with the advisor on plans, projects, and events.
• Consult with the advisor before making structure or policy changes.
• Understand that although the advisor has no vote, they have speaking privileges and reserve the right to deter plans in case of violation.
• Remember the responsibility for the success or failure of group projects rests ultimately with the group, not the advisor.
• Acknowledge the advisor’s time and energy and express appropriate appreciation.
• State clearly and openly the expectations of the advisor.
• Evaluate the advisor and periodically give feedback.
• Declare the advisor’s length of service to the organization.

RSO Event Planning

Pre-Planning

Before you start planning an event or activity, consider these questions first:

• Has this activity been reviewed with your RSO advisor?
• What liability does the organization run the risk of incurring? Is the potential liability for the organization worth the potential benefits to the organization?
• What state laws or city ordinances have the potential of being violated? What safeguards will be used to keep these laws from being violated?
• How will security be maintained during the event?
• List the possible problem situations that could present themselves at the event and how the organization will resolve each possible problem.
• Do you have an established timeline to plan the event?
• What campus resources are available to your organization to ensure a successful event?
• Does your organization need to develop a sub-committee for this event? Who will serve on that sub-committee and who will chair the sub-committee?
• What is the purpose/goal of the event?
• Who is your target audience for the event?

Checklist for Event Planning

Checklist for RSO Event Planning   

Tips for Success

• Hold consistent meetings of key players for effective communication. Always be sure the advisor is kept updated.
• Create an event timeline - go backwards. Often times, starting an event timeline from event backwards can be most effective.
• Stay healthy. Check-in with yourself often, ask for help when you need it, get good rest and eat healthy.
• Use your resources! There are huge pockets of resources on campus to help your organization be successful - your advisor can help identify these resources.
• Be honest. An important sign of a strong leader is one who is honest; tell your key players when you are unsure of something.
• Engage your help. Utilizing your team helps for a great event and with your stress level.
• Write down your goals and share them. This is essential for good communication; when you and your team are all moving in the same direction, you are more likely to be successful because you have driven down the same road.
• Consult with Kampus Activities Board to see if there is any way they can help.

Field Trips and Overnight Travel

Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) may wish to plan activities that require travel. Any and all student organization functions involving travel are limited to organization members and approved guests as deemed by Student Life. An advisor for the student organization, or another appropriate KCC employee, must be in attendance for the entire duration of any RSO travel.

An advisor for the RSO should initiate the travel approval process by contacting Student Life. A Field Trip Request form, with all appropriate signatures, should be submitted to the Human Resources office for appropriate action not less than two (2) days prior to departure. Travel outside of the state will require additional signatures as deemed by Student Life.

KCC vehicles may be requested by KCC RSOs for approved travel when accompanied by the advisor. KCC employees must complete the Driving Safety Training and Road Test to be able to drive KCC vehicles (both College-owned and rented). Students are not permitted to drive vehicles rented through KCC or KCC owned vehicles. Students choosing to drive their own vehicle to a destination for the purpose of a RSO sponsored trip still need to be identified on the Field Trip Request Form.

The RSO advisor should obtain all the necessary information and turn in the completed form to Student Life for final approval. Once approved, the completed Field Trip Requests are held on file with the Human Resources office.

Overnight Travel

RSO officers, members, and/or advisors planning on overnight travel must submit a Field Trip Request Form and a Travel Request Form along with detailed information about the trip. When KCC funds are being used, including RSO funds, to fund overnight trips, it is required that an advisor (or appropriate delegate who is a KCC employee, as determined by Student Life in advance) will be present for the duration of the trip. Employees are prohibited from sharing overnight lodging with students.

Fundraising for RSOs

Student Life encourages its Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) to participate in fundraising activities. College departments, programs, and RSOs are those whose relationship to the institution is formally recognized and, therefore, fall within acceptable parameters to use the College’s name along with its non-profit status when seeking donations of any kind. Fundraising is defined as an activity whereby a College department, program, or RSO seeks a charitable donation, either monetary or in the form of goods or services, from an external agency for the purpose of financial benefit to the College department, program, or RSO. During such activities when the College’s name is incited in association with any fundraising activity, the College requires that departments, programs, and RSOs acquire written permission from the College prior to beginning fundraising. Inciting the College’s name while engaging in unapproved fundraising activities is strictly prohibited.

RSOs are encouraged to participate in fundraising activities in order to produce revenue for the organization. Student Life must approve all fundraising activities.

Any registered student organization on campus wishing to raise funds must obtain approval by the Student Life office prior to beginning any fundraising activities. All fundraising activities must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. RSOs that engage in fundraising activities without prior approval may be in jeopardy of being placed on probation or losing official registration status.

An advisor or student may initiate the fundraising approval process by completing a Fundraising Request form, which should be submitted within ten (10) business days prior to the date of the fundraiser.

All RSO fundraising activities must be approved by Student Life in advance. Applications can be picked up in Student Life. RSOs must file a revenue report at the completion of all fundraising activities within ten (10) days of the conclusion of the approved fundraising activity. Student Life reserves the right to deny any fundraising activity that may be deemed harmful and/or in violation of KCC policy.

Table Scheduling

RSOs, and other active students, who wish to schedule a promotional table in the Student Center, or other designated location on campus, must complete a Table Request Form, available in Student Life. Tables are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Students are expected to have their tables staffed at all times and comply fully with the College’s policies (see the Policies  section of Student Handbook for further details). The College is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen items.

The College takes seriously students’ rights to a safe campus, where the free exchange of thoughts and ideas is encouraged. Tables will be monitored to ensure compliance with College policies, including Freedom of Expression.

Room Reservations and Meeting Space

RSOs can reserve rooms through their advisors or Student Life. When using space at KCC such as classrooms or conference rooms for meetings, an advisor must be present. If an advisor cannot attend, RSOs may use any public space at KCC (i.e. Student Center) to meet without an advisor.

RSO members and officers should discuss room reservations with the advisor. The advisor or Student Life will make the official request following the established guidelines put forth by the Scheduling Manager.

When making a request, be sure to have made the following considerations:

• Number of people expected
• If there will be food at the program/event (not all rooms allow for food)
• Media needs
• Location, especially for attendees who may not be familiar with campus

A request for a specific room can be made; however, there is no guarantee the request can be met. KCC reserves the right to alter room reservations at any time in order to better meet the needs of the KCC community. Every opportunity will be made to minimize this potential inconvenience, including but not limited to, reasonable notification of change and offering of another similar space.

Student Honors and Awards

President’s List and Dean’s List

The President’s List and Dean’s List recognizes eligible students for outstanding academic achievement each fall, spring, and summer semester. 

Eligibility Requirements

Students who meet each of the following criteria are eligible for recognition on the President’s List or Dean’s List each semester:

• Consideration for the President’s List or Dean’s List begins once students have completed twelve (12) or more college-level credits.
• Subsequent consideration continues for each semester that students are enrolled in at least six (6) or more college-level credits.
• Grades of “I” (Incomplete) or “W” (Withdrawal) disqualify students for that particular semester.
  • Grades of “G”(Progress), “X” (Audit), or “P” (Passing) do not have grade points associated with them; therefore, they are not calculated in the semester grade point average. 
• The calculated grade point average for the semester determines the following recognition:

3.50 - 3.99	Dean’s List
4.00	President’s List

Graduating with Honors

If you have fulfilled the requirements for an associate degree and have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher you will graduate with honors as follows:

3.00 - 3.49	Honors (Cum Laude)
3.50 - 3.89	High Honors (Magna Cum Laude)
3.90 - 4.00	Highest Honors (Summa Cum Laude)

 

Honors recognition will appear on your official academic transcripts and diploma.

KCC Honors Program

http://www.kellogg.edu/academics/honors-program/

Honors Program students have unique opportunities for academic challenge, as well as, interaction with other motivated students, Honors faculty through coursework, and fellowship activities. The Honors Program promotes leadership and fosters partnerships and mentoring between students and faculty.

Honors students are as unique and varied as the scholarly, artistic, humanitarian, and societal passions that spark their intellect. What unites them is the excitement of working and studying with outstanding instructors and other talented students.

Benefits of Completing the Honors Program:

• Attract transfer institutions and increase scholarship opportunities
• Conference and field trip opportunities
• Honors designation on transcripts

Admission to the Honors Program

To be eligible for the Honors Program, you must meet one of the following requirements:

High School Students

• High school GPA of 3.50 or higher and ACT composite of twenty-four (24) or higher, or SAT 1160 or higher; or,
• Be a recipient of a Gold Key or Board of Trustees scholarship

Current KCC Students

• Minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.50 and twelve (12) completed credits

Transfer Students

• Combined transfer GPA of 3.50 or higher and twelve (12) completed credits

Honors Program Requirements

To graduate from the Honors Program and earn recognition as such during the KCC commencement ceremony, members must complete the following program requirements:

• Maintain a minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.20
• Complete four honors courses and/or contracts

Honors Program Courses and Contracts

To fulfill the Honors Program requirements, you have the option of fulfilling an honors contract in any college-level KCC course. An honors contract is a mechanism for adding an “honors dimension” to the course by contracting with the instructor to complete additional coursework and receive honors designation. If you are interested in developing an honors contract, you should contact individual instructors at the start of the semester to discuss options.

If you are interested in completing an honors contract, you should begin by downloading a copy of the Honors Contract and follow the instructions outlined on the form.

Honors Societies

KCC has two honors societies that you may consider joining, if eligible. Each society has its own eligibility criteria, advisor(s), and membership requirements. To learn more about how to get involved, contact Student Life.

Phi Theta Kappa

http://www.kellogg.edu/student-life/rsos/phi-theta-kappa/

Phi Theta Kappa is the International Honor Society of the two-year college. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is by invitation to students in all associate degree programs who have accumulated twelve (12) or more credit hours and carry a minimum cumulative 3.50 grade point average. Students who accept membership are granted opportunities to develop leadership potential, engage in scholarly activities, and/or participate in community service.

Membership benefits include:

• The privilege of wearing Phi Theta Kappa regalia at commencement
• Notation of membership on your diploma and transcripts
• Membership certificate, identification card, and pin
• Exclusive access to transfer scholarships, available only to Phi Theta Kappa’s
• Press release announcing your Induction to the Society