Suggested responsibilities of a club/organization moderator:
- Offer guidance and support to club leaders and members as they work toward goals
- Answer questions and be a reference source
- Attend club/organization meetings and events
- Sign necessary paperwork (room reservation form, vehicle reservation request form, SGA Finance Committee request for funding form) related to club/organization activities
- Assist club leaders with decision-making
- Approve designs to be used on any club merchandise (eg. T-shirts, mugs, etc.)
- Monitor the club's online presence to ensure that electronic communication is done in an ethical and responsible manner, and in accordance with Loyola University Maryland’s mission and values
- Show interest in and excitement for the club/organization
- Keep lines of communication open with the group's student leader(s), meeting regularly
- Guide the club/organization in accordance with the Jesuit values of Loyola University Maryland
Student leaders and moderators use the Office of Student Activities as a resource when attempting to do the following:
- Have publicity approved (see Posting Policy)
- Reserve space on campus for meetings/events
- Request club funding from the SGA Finance Committee (a student-led Committee meeting weekly to review requests)
- Reserve Loyola cars or minivans from Motor Pool for off-campus club activities
- Approve any fundraisers and deposit money raised for safe-keeping
An in-person training is available for moderators. This one-hour training offers an in-depth discussion about the role of moderators, and specific details about how to accomplish club/organization goals. To schedule a training, please contact Aubrey Leas, Program Coordinator, at aleas@loyola.edu.