K. Student Leadership Positions

1. Definitions

1. Student Leader: A student member of a Registered Student Organization (RSO) who holds office, title or decision-making responsibilities on behalf of the RSO.
2. Good Standing: A student that is not under any sanctions as a result of being found responsible for a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
3. Term of Office: Begins at the point in time the student is selected, elected, or appointed as a Student Leader.

2. Eligibility for Student Leader Position

1. A student seeking a student leader position must meet all requirements of the Registered Student Organization (RSO). Throughout the term of office, a student must continue to meet all requirements of the RSO. In addition, in order to be eligible for a student leader position, a student must:
   1. Be a student as determined by the University Registrar at the time of the selection, election or appointment.
   2. Be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) hours if an undergraduate student or three (3) hours if a graduate student;
   3. At the time of selection, election or appointment, must gave at least a 2.5 Georgia State University cumulative grade point average or better, or as stated in the RSO’s constitution and bylaws, whichever is higher and must not be on academic probation or suspension. Throughout the term of office, must maintain a minimum Georgia State University grade point average of 2.2, or as stated in the RSO’s constitution and bylaws, whichever is higher.
   4. Be in and maintain Good Standing with the Office of the Dean of Students.
2. It is the responsibility of the RSO campus advisor to verify eligibility of students prior to their selection, election or appointment. If requested, the Division of Student Success can assist with verification of enrollment, confirmation of grade point average, and obtaining a student conduct check.
3. It is the responsibility of each student leader to immediately notify the RSO campus advisor of any change in status that would impact eligibility to serve as a student leader.
4. A RSO may set additional requirements for Student Leader positions, but may not use requirements more lenient than the Student Code of Conduct.
5. The Division of Student Success may audit the eligibility of any student leader at any time.

Adopted - Student Life Committee - January 1997
Amended - Student Life Committee - April 7, 2005
Amended - Student Life Committee - November 16, 2006
Amended - Student Life Committee - January 21, 2010
Amended - Student Life Committee - April 15, 2010
Amended - Student Life Committee - February 19, 2015
Amended - Student Life Committee - March 25, 2021