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Description of the Program

“Silver” and “Gold” recognition for student organizations is a way for The Office of Student Engagement to acknowledge and reward the outstanding achievements of exemplary student organizations. Organizations recognized as “Silver” or “Gold” have gone above and beyond the normal requirements of a student organization and demonstrated a commitment to their organization and contributing to student life at John Carroll University.

All current student organizations, in good standing, are considered to be “Blue” organizations. Applications for “Silver” and “Gold” organizations are emailed to student organization presidents at the end of October and March during the fall and spring semesters respectfully. Once an organization earns “Silver” or “Gold” status, they maintain that status for one calendar year. Budgets for “Gold” organizations will be awarded following an application process at the conclusion of the spring semester for the following academic year only. No budgets will be awarded during the fall semester. Organizations will be notified in a timely manner of any status earned or budget awarded following the submission of the appropriate application. Organizations may re-apply or apply for a higher status each semester. Final discretion regarding recognition status and budgets belongs to The Office of Student Engagement.

Requirements for Student Organizations

Blue Organizations
  • Complete required roster updates, constitution updates, and officer trainings
  • Maintain a membership of at least 10 students
  • Have a president and financial officer at all times
  • Have a faculty advisor at all times and a signed advisor form
  • Remain in good standing with the Office of Student Engagement
Silver Organizations
  • Meet all the requirements of a Blue Distinction organization
  • Not have been placed on probation by the Office of Student Engagement during the semester of application
  • Have existed for one entire academic semester
  • Host at least two events that are open to the entire campus during the semester of application (general member meetings/Student Involvement Fair ≠ events).
  • Market events to the campus community and provide examples during the time of application (e.g. flyers/banners, InsideJCU confirmation emails, Carroll Connect event link, etc.).
  • Have an executive board member attend at least one organization development training session sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement
Gold Organizations
  • Meet all the requirements of a Silver Distinction organization
  • Organization has been active for a minimum of two full semesters  
  • Host at least three events that are open to the entire campus during the semester of application (general member meetings/Student Involvement Fair ≠ events).
  • Collaborate with another student organization to host an event (note: only three events are required total, but one must be a collaboration for Gold Distinction consideration)
  • Have an executive board member attend at least two organization development training sessions sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement