Applications for Independent Publication Status
From Student Link
As of 2009-2010, the distinction between "independent" and "franchised" publications within the UPB no longer exists.
A new publication first must seek new group recognition through SOFC. Follow the steps outlined on this page: http://student.groups.duke.edu/SOFC_New_Organizations
Once a publication is a recognized student group, its editors must apply for funding from the Bassett Fund, which meets regularly to grant funding to new publications. Contact Bassett chairwoman Tassity Johnson (tassity.johnson@duke.edu) to set up a meeting.
Once the publication has printed once, it is considered part of the UPB. Its members are UPB board members and are therefore expected to serve on committees within UPB. The publication may also use the official UPB racks to distribute issues.
At the end of the year, when UPB submits its annual budget, the sitting UPB board members will vote whether or not to allow the new group to use official UPB funds, which are split between all represented publications.
