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Changelog

A running record of what's been added, updated, or revised in the handbook. Most recent changes appear at the top.

August 2026​

  • Added Student Outdoor Club (SOC) Program — how sections partner with post-secondary outdoor clubs, and what students and participating sections can expect
  • Added ACC Strategic Plan — the 2025–2028 vision, mission, guiding principles, strategic priorities, and three-year goals, with a retrospective on 2022–2025
  • Added Volunteer Awards — the awards progression, eligibility criteria, nomination forms, and what sections can do

July 2026​

  • Updated Trip Planning Overview — expanded with trip coordinator guidance, suggested group size ratios, difficulty ratings, and planning best practices
  • Added Waivers and Hazards — what makes a waiver valid, how to check a participant's status, what to do for minors, and the activity hazards disclosed in the ACC waiver
  • Added Key Contacts — who to contact at the national office, by topic
  • Added Your Role as a Volunteer — how volunteering works at the section and national level, and where to start
  • Added Section Grant Program — eligibility, application process, timeline, and reporting requirements, based on the 2025–2026 Application Guidelines
  • Updated Brand Guidelines — refreshed against the June 2026 ACC brand guide
  • Removed Trip Leader Responsibilities — now covered by Trip Planning Overview and Waivers and Hazards
  • Removed Email and Newsletters, Social Media, and Working with ACC National — retired pages

April 2026​

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Last updated on by Terence Goldberg (Tejogol)