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PartnersCampus FAQs
Select from the following list of frequently asked questions about PartnersCampus, which include questions about establishing/starting a PartnersCampus Chapter, participating in PartnersCampus, and what to do to reactivate a PartnersCampus Chapter. Starting a PartnersCampus ChapterYour official PartnersCampus Chapter name will combine "PartnersCampus" with the name of your institution. For example, if you are from the University of Vermont, your official Chapter name is PartnersCampus University of Vermont. Does there need to be a Traditional Chapter in my region/country to create a PartnersCampus Chapter?No. PartnersCampus Chapters and Traditional Chapters are independent entities. There can be a PartnersCampus Chapter at an educational institution in a region/country where there is not a Traditional Chapter. To host a PartnersCampus Chapter, an educational institution is defined as a degree-granting institution in the Americas, which includes: Institutions of Higher Education
Secondary Schools
Advisors are current staff/faculty members at the institution that guide and support the PartnersCampus Chapter student leaders. As students graduate and leadership on the Chapter changes, the advisors play a crucial role as continuity and sustainability, both for the success of the Chapter in the local community and institution as well as with the PartnersCampus team at the Partners of the Americas Home Office. For many, PartnersCampus Chapters are under the supervision of the International Relations/Education or Student Mobility Office. Other examples include Latin American Studies Programs, World Languages and Cultures Departments, Volunteer & Community Service Offices, University Wellness Offices, and Student Affairs Offices, among others. No, a PartnersCampus Chapter does not need to be an officially recognized student organization at your institution. It does, however, need support from a university official, such as a President, Dean, or Director of an office at the university or secondary school. Per your institution’s guidelines, it may be advantageous to go through the process of becoming an officially recognized student organization as this may bring additional benefits. PartnersCampus Chapter dues are collected annually and are due by December 31 to cover the following year’s activities. Participating in PartnersCampusPartnersCampus Chapters may charge dues to their members on a local Chapter basis. Some PartnersCampus Chapters do require that their members pay annual dues, whereas others do not. Everyone involved in your PartnersCampus Chapter will receive communications and benefits from Partners of the Americas. However, this may come in different ways depending on the individual's role within the Chapter. PartnersCampus Chapters are involved and participate in a variety of activities, including, but not limited to:
The more that you are involved in the activities in your local PartnersCampus Chapter, as well as the activities from other Chapters and Partners of the Americas, the more fulfilling your experience, will be. However, there is no minimum time commitment. Yes! We encourage you to continue submitting any volunteer hours with PartnersCampus and Partners of the Americas programs online on PartnersCounts. We welcome and encourage you to contact our PartnersCampus team!
Reactivating a PartnersCampus ChapterCongratulations on taking the next step to reactivate your PartnersCampus Chapter. Reactivating your Chapter is simple. Simply contact the PartnersCampus team and provide your contact information. The PartnersCampus team will follow up with next steps on what you need to be a successful PartnersCampus Chapter. |
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