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Contact an official
SAAB
representative
to express interest in starting a chapter on
your campus and seek official authorization from
the SAAB
National Headquarters to begin the
start-up process. A contract will be executed
between the
SAAB
National Headquarters and the
institution.
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Constitute a student steering committee of at
least 15 African American males at your school
along with at least one or more faculty and/or
staff member who will serve as advisor to the
group once formally established. Steering
committees are required to follow a three (3)
month planning module in an effort to allow
adequate time to develop the leadership team and
strategic plan for the chapter. SAAB
National Headquarters is extremely
supportive providing guidance during this
process.
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Arrange the two required
SAAB campus
visits for a member of the national headquarters
staff to conduct the orientation and strategic
planning sessions. (Fees required-see step
#6)
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Submit the proper paperwork to establish a
recognized student organization on your
campus. This process varies from campus to
campus; therefore, it is important to adhere to
instructions/procedures outlined by your
institution.
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(OPTIONAL) Arrange a recognition ceremony once
your chapter has been recognized by your
campus. It is suggested that at least one member
of the
SAAB
national office along key campus constituents
(i.e., President or Chancellor, other
administrators, faculty, staff, appropriate
community leaders and other student leaders) be
invited to the ceremony in order to formally
introduce the organization to the campus
community.
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COST:
Please
click here
for a complete cost schedule for
collegiate, middle and high school
chapter fees.
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Strongly Recommended: Consider
bringing in a national headquarters
representative for follow-up training year 2 and
year 3 of the chapter’s existence in an effort
to ensure chapter effectiveness and focus. For
more information, please consult with a national
headquarters representative.
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Read about our
Leadership
Structure to understand
how each SAAB Chapter is created and
maintained.
