Learn more about each SACNAS chapter through the chapter web pages. Each current chapter has an individualized page containing chapter contact information, news, events, meeting information, and photos. (Note: Each chapter advisor and president has access to her/his chapter’s pages via her/his MySACNAS account.)

The SACNAS Chapter Committee is happy to announce a innovative, new opportunity for SACNAS student chapters. Limited funding is now available for chapters to organize and facilitate their own meeting/event for chapters in their immediate region. The SACNAS Chapter Committee has developed a proposal that chapters can submit in order to request funds for a chapter regional meeting. The committee hopes to fund at least three chapter regional meetings by the end of 2008 at approximately $2,000 per meeting.

The Proposal and Budget Guidelines specify eligibility, required information for fund approval, and reporting requirements upon completion of the event.

Download the Chapter Regional Meeting Proposal and Guidelines (PDF).

Download the Chapter Regional Meeting Budget Form (MS Excel).

For more information or questions, please contact Tanya Beat, chapter program manager, at (toll free) 877-SACNAS-1, ext. 241.

SACNAS chapters are extremely active in their communities and on their campus locations. Each year, the SACNAS Chapter Committee honors a number of chapters for their outstanding level of achievement in public service, mentoring, leadership, and/or community outreach. Chapters are evaluated—based on annual reports (see below)—on a number of criteria including accuracy of information submitted, retention of chapter members, innovation of activities and outreach, leadership training, fundraising efforts, and other aspects unique to the chapter.

SACNAS Chapter of the Year, 2008—Fewer Than 20 Members:

Evergreen Valley College SACNAS Chapter, San Jose, California

SACNAS Chapter of the Year, 2008—20 or More Members:

University of California, Santa Barbara SACNAS Chapter, Santa Barbara, California

SACNAS Role Model Chapters, 2008:

Allan Hancock College SACNAS Chapter, Santa Maria, California

Colorado State University SACNAS Chapter, Fort Collins, Colorado

Purdue University SACNAS Chapter, West Lafayette, Indiana

University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez SACNAS Chapter, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

University of Texas at El Paso SACNAS Chapter, El Paso, Texas

Submission of annual reports is a requirement for chapters to retain ACTIVE status. Chapter officers may access the annual report form online; it is the responsibility of chapter officers to be certain to submit the annual report by the deadline to prevent the chapter from becoming inactive. (NOTE: chapters in inactive status are listed as such on the SACNAS chapter website, are not included in the chapter web pages, and are ineligible for grant funding or for SACNAS awards.)

To qualify for SACNAS National Conference recognition and awards, chapter annual reports must be submitted by May 14, 2009.

To maintain "Active Status" for the 2009-2010 academic year, chapter annual reports must be submitted by June 30, 2009.

Download the newly revised annual report (PDF) form here.

SACNAS offers funding for activities that support chapter fundraising efforts through the General Grant Proposal program.

General Grant Guidelines (PDF)
General Grant Proposal Form (PDF)

Chapters interested in a mini-grant are encouraged to read the outlined guidelines and proposal form instructions thoroughly and submit a proposal to the SACNAS National Office. The SACNAS Chapter Committee reviews and approves the proposal submissions each month. NOTE: As with all requests for chapter funding, applications for SACNAS chapter mini-grants are required to comply with the SACNAS chapter fundraising guidelines. Please download the SACNAS Chapter Fundraising Guidelines (PDF).

For more information or questions, please contact Tanya Beat, chapter program manager, at (toll free) 877-SACNAS-1, ext. 241.

Publicize information about chapter programs and events with the entire SACNAS community: submit chapter news (e.g., events, accomplishments, programs, membership, etc.), for posting to the SACNAS e-nouncements. Include your chapter's latest happenings in the new members-only email newsletter, Members Resource. Please contact Tanya Beat, chapter program manager, to submit your chapter’s news and to learn how to have your information published in the SACNAS News.

Effective organization, structure and a committed advisor are the foundation for chapter success. The process for chapter establishment is outlined in the Student Chapter Policy (PDF). Guidelines were created to assist in chapter development; it is recommended that individuals interested in forming a student chapter begin by reading the policy and following the outlined procedures.

NEW Chapter Application Requirements

Please follow the below guidelines in order to submit an official SACNAS chapter application. To complete an official SACNAS chapter application, you must complete and submit the following materials to the SACNAS National Office:

• Chapter Petition – Application requires contact information for the chapter, list of all chapter officers, chapter advisor signature. Chapter Petition (PDF).
• Letter of Support – Chapter Advisor (a faculty member or administrator from your institution) must write a letter committing their support as an advisor to your prospective chapter. The letter must explain how the advisor will support the SACNAS chapter with its goals and why a SACNAS chapter is needed at their campus.
• Chapter By-laws – All SACNAS chapters must have by-laws for the governance of chapter activities. Template Chapter By-laws (PDF) are provided for your use. SACNAS also recommends that prospective chapters view the SACNAS National By-Laws as an example and to ensure that your chapter reflects the mission and goals of the organization.
• Evidence of SACNAS Membership– All members of a SACNAS Chapter must be members of the national SACNAS organization. For any students or advisors who have never been SACNAS members before, SACNAS offers a one-year complimentary membership. First, each person must create a SACNAS profile through MySACNAS; next, the Chapter Affiliate Membership Dues Waiver (PDF) for each of these individuals needs to be completed and submitted to the SACNAS National Office.
• Evidence of School Recognition – SACNAS asks that all chapters comply with their institution’s requirements for official student organization status. All SACNAS chapters must register as a student organization with their school and submit that evidence to the national office.

For chapter assistance with common chapter concerns, view the Chapter Resources page and the Frequently Asked Questions page. To receive advice with chapter applications or starting a new chapter, contact Tanya Beat, chapter program manager, at (toll free) 877-SACNAS-1, ext. 241. For information regarding the new SACNAS precollege (K-12) club initiative contact info@sacnas.org.