About the Club - Gazetteers Club
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.

Vision
To be a dynamic platform for aspiring journalists, enabling them to develop their skills, explore the power of storytelling, and contribute to the media landscape with accuracy, integrity, and creativity.

Mission
The mission of the Gazetteers Club is to:
• Provide journalism students with opportunities to engage in hands-on media experiences.
• Foster a spirit of collaboration, inquiry, and ethical reporting among budding journalists.
• Encourage critical thinking and the development of professional standards in journalism.
• Create a space for students to work on real-world journalistic projects that align with contemporary media practices.
• Empower students to share their voice through various media formats and increase their understanding of global media trends.

Objectives
• Skill Development: To provide members with opportunities to hone practical skills such as reporting, editing, photography, videography, and digital storytelling.
• Media Literacy: To promote awareness and understanding of ethical journalism practices, media law, and the impact of media on society.
• Collaboration and Innovation: To encourage teamwork among students from diverse backgrounds and expertise to produce quality journalistic content for the club’s platforms and external publications.
• Recognition and Exposure: To provide students with exposure to various media outlets, contests, and journalism awards, promoting their work and achievements.

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:
• Oversee the overall functioning of the club.
• Organize and chair club meetings and activities.
• Represent the club to faculty, administration, and external entities.
• Ensure that the club adheres to its mission, vision, and objectives.

Vice President:
• Assist the President in managing club activities.
• Take over the President’s duties in their absence.
• Coordinate events, workshops, and special projects.
• Help maintain the club’s social media presence and communication.

Secretary:
• Maintain accurate records of club meetings, decisions, and activities.
• Handle correspondence and communications within the club.
• Manage the membership roster and ensure all members are informed about upcoming events.

Joint Secretary:
Assist the Secretary in managing and documenting meeting minutes, event planning, and administrative records.

Members:
• Actively participate in club meetings, events, and projects.
• Contribute ideas and collaborate with peers on content creation and other club activities.
• Uphold the standards of journalism ethics and professionalism.

Disciplinary Procedures
Violation of Club Policies:
• Members are expected to adhere to the club’s policies on content creation, behavior, and communication.
• A violation of any policy will be reviewed by the executive committee (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer).

Warning:
A first violation of any policy will result in a formal warning issued to the member. The warning will be documented, and the member will be given a chance to explain their actions.

Expulsion:
• In cases of severe misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, harassment, or any other form of unethical behavior) or repeated violations of club policies, the member may be expelled from the club after a thorough review.
• Expulsion can only occur following a majority vote by the executive committee and with prior communication to the member involved.

Appeals:
• Any member who feels they have been unfairly treated or disciplined has the right to appeal to the executive committee within a specified time frame.
• The committee will review the appeal and make a final decision.

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