Introduction

• Letter from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
• Letter from the Office of Student Life and Havener Center

Section I - The Basics

• How Advisors are Selected and How Long They Serve
• Sample of the Faculty Advisor Consent Form
• Sample of the Faculty Advisor Resignation Form
• The Roles of the Advisor
• Rights and Responsibilities

Section II - Student Organization Basics

• How to Become a Recognized Student Organization (RSO)
• Outline of a Constitution
• Regulations Pertaining to RSO’s
• Sample University Compliance Form
• How RSO’s Update Their Officer and Membership Lists

Section III - Organization Officer Requirements

• University Requirements to be a RSO Officer
• What Happens When an Officer Fails to Meet the Requirements
• Sample of the Memo Sent for Academic Probation
• Sample of the Appeal Form the Student can Obtain
• Sample of  the Follow-up Memo Sent for Academic Probation
• Advisor’s Role in this Process

Section IV - Rules and Regulation for Recognized Student Organizations

• University Posting Policy
• Student Conduct
• Hazing
• Alcohol
• Risk Management Requirements
• Sample Risk Management Form
• Sample of Permit Used When Alcohol is to be Used on Campus
• Risk Reduction Ideas
• Student Organization Judicial Procedures

 Section V - Benefits of Being a Recognized Student Organizations

• Insurance
• Campus Police Services
• University Facilities
• Sample Reservation Form
• Audio Visual Equipment

Section VI - Recognized Student Organizations Funding Issues

• Student Council Appropriations
• Sample Appropriations Packet
• Funds Available for the Use of Leach Theatre
• Sample Leach Fund Request Form
• University Accounts
• Student Organization Accounts (Local Banks)
• Tax Exempt

Section VII- Organizations on Campus

Appendix - Copies of University Forms and Documents

• Student Handbook/Planner
• University Compliance Form
• Risk Management Form
• Activity Permit
• Leach Fund Request Form