Overview

The Gazetteers Club is a student-driven initiative aimed at providing undergraduate journalism students with a platform to enhance their journalistic skills, collaborate on innovative media projects, and stay informed about the ever-evolving field of journalism. The club fosters an environment of creativity, critical thinking, and ethical reporting while encouraging active participation in journalistic practices both on campus and in the wider community.

Club Policies

Membership

• Open to all undergraduate students pursuing a degree in journalism.
• Members must attend at least two club meetings or activities per month.
• Active participation in club projects is required to maintain membership status.

Content Creation

• All content produced must adhere to ethical journalism standards, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and integrity.
• The club encourages diverse perspectives and voices, promoting inclusivity and non-discrimination in content creation.

Respect for Diversity

• Members must respect diverse opinions, cultures, and backgrounds within the club and in the stories they cover.
• Discriminatory behavior, hate speech, or harassment will not be tolerated.

Confidentiality

• Members must respect confidentiality and privacy when dealing with sources and sensitive information.
• Any internal discussions or unreleased stories should not be disclosed outside the club without prior consent.

Collaboration

The club promotes teamwork and collaborative efforts among members. Individual projects should be balanced with group activities and contributions.

Meeting Attendance

• Regular attendance is expected at meetings, workshops, and events.
• Absence from meetings without valid reasons or excessive absenteeism can result in a review of membership status.

Roles and Responsibilities

• President: Oversees the overall functioning of the club, organizes and chairs meetings, represents the club externally, and ensures alignment with its mission and objectives.
• Vice President: Assists the President, manages events and projects, takes over duties in the President’s absence, and supports communication and outreach.
• Secretary: Maintains records, manages correspondence, documents meetings, and keeps members informed about upcoming activities.
• Joint Secretary: Assists the Secretary with documentation, event planning, and administrative responsibilities.
• Members: Actively participate in meetings and projects, contribute ideas, collaborate on content creation, and uphold journalistic ethics and professionalism.

Disciplinary Procedures

Any violation of club policies related to content creation, behavior, or communication will be reviewed by the Executive Committee (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer).

• Warning: A first violation will result in a formal documented warning, allowing the member to explain their actions.
• Expulsion: Severe misconduct (such as plagiarism, harassment, or repeated violations) may result in expulsion following a majority vote by the Executive Committee.
• Appeals: Members may appeal disciplinary decisions within a specified timeframe. The Executive Committee’s decision after review will be final.