MSM Student Group Organization Request Form

Please let us know if you are interested in creating a new organization at Manhattan School of Music by filling out this form. Important information: A student must have completed one full semester at MSM before initiating the creation of a new student organization. New student organizations are approved and funded on an annual basis. Please email Student Engagement (studentengagement@msmnyc.edu) if you have any questions.

Name of student completing this form

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Name of organization you would like to create

First and last name of selected advisor

Each active student group must have an MSM staff or faculty advisor. This person will serve as a guide and mentor to the student leaders. Prior to filling out this form you should identify a potential advisor and have a conversation with them sharing why you are starting the group and why you think they would be a good fit as an advisor. A group advisor agrees to: support and challenge the group as it works to build community, encourage members to work together effectively, and aids the group in accomplishing the goals described in this form.

MSM email address for the selected advisor

Student Engagement will be contacting your potential advisor to ensure they agree to fulfill this role.

Do you acknowledge that you have communicated with your desired advisor prior to submitting this form, and the advisor has agreed to support you and the work of this group.

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Do you acknowledge that you have found two students interested in actively leading this group. They will assist in organizing meetings, events, advertising, and recruiting members, and actively participate in the group throughout the academic year.

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Student #1 first and last name

Student #1 MSM email

Student #1 phone number

Student #2 first and last name

Student #2 MSM email

Student #2 phone number

Describe how your group will positively contribute to the larger MSM community.

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Please tell us your goals for the upcoming school year, including the group's meeting frequency and the events it plans to host for the community.

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Provide an estimate of how the group intends to utilize the allocated budget for the academic year. The initial budget will be either $100 for activity-based organizations or $500 for identity-based organizations.

Examples of activity-based organizations: Chess Club Soccer Club

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Explain the structure you plan to establish by the end of the academic year to ensure the group's continuity into the next school year. This should include a plan for electing new leaders, continuing annual traditions/events, purchasing items for future programming, and any other relevant details.

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