2012-2013STUDENT ORGANIZATIONOFFICER/ADVISOR TRAINING

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RISK MANAGEMENT: COLLIN STUDENT HANDBOOK & COLLIN COLLEGE

POLICIES Alcohol and Drug Use (Student Handbook 2012-2013, 7-2.1)

Harassment & Sexual Harassment (Student Handbook 2012-2013, 7-1.4)

Freedom of Speech (Student Handbook 2012-2013, 7-1.5)

Hazing (Student Handbook 2012-2013, 7-1.7)

Other Offenses (Student Handbook 2012-2013, 7-2.4)

Student Complaints: General (Student Handbook 2012-2013, 7-1.10)

CHAPTER 1: STUDENT ORGANIZATION CATEGORIES Academic (ASO’s)

Have a full-time Faculty member appointed by the college.

Registered (RSO’s) Select an advisor(s) and submit their name to Student Life for approval from

Collin Administration.

ASO’s & RSO’s Per HB 2639, four (4) members of the executive board and advisors are

required to attend training. Designate one student as the Primary Student Contact. Submit an On-Campus Activity Approval Form or an

Off-Campus Activity Approval Form for all organization events and activities.

All Comply with any policies, procedures. Access to departmental and college funds in addition to requesting funds from

SAFAC. Prior to traveling off campus overnight, students and advisors are required to

attend a Travel Training session sponsored by the Dean of Students Office.

CHAPTER 2 -- BENEFITS OF RECOGNITION

Identification with Collin Earn the right to promote organizational activities and to participate in college and

community events as a Collin Organization. To have your event added to the Collin calendar, email Michael Gregorash (

mgregorash@collin.edu) with your event information AFTER approval from Student Life and/or Collin Administration.

Access and Utilization of Student Organization Offices & Use of Complimentary Supplies

200 regular copies & 100 color copies per month, per campus. Utilize College Receiving Department for items ordered for Organizational purposes.

Utilization of College Facilities/Equipment/Campus News Boards College must be open to access any/all facilities.

Recruit New Members Special Events (i.e., Welcome Week, Get a Scoop, Rockin’ the Ridge) Tables in Atrium

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CHAPTER 2 -- BENEFITS OF RECOGNITION

Fund Raising Opportunities – ONE per month.

It is not permissible for Student Organizations to invite vendors on campus for any purpose, including fund raisers.  Vendors include, but are not limited to, the following: Food,

Candles, Art, Jewelry, Decorations, Dishes, Bibles and Candy.

Petty cash (up to $10) and/or cash boxes are available from the Cashier’s Office Must be checked out by Advisor with 24 hour notice. Return to Cashier’s Office by 4:30 p.m. the same day. Cash boxes also available from Student Life WITHOUT petty

cash!

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CHAPTER 3 -- RESPONSIBILITIES OF RECOGNITION

Four (4) main goals of the recognition process:

Establish an on-going relationship with elected student leaders and appointed advisors.

Provide resource information to student leaders and advisors.

Assist student leaders and advisors in understanding their responsibilities, the expectations of student organizations and their members, and the procedures Student Organizations must follow.

Gather information from student organizations within a reasonable period.

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CHAPTER 3 -- RESPONSIBILITIES OF RECOGNITION

In order to maintain recognition status: Annually apply for college recognition through

Student Life & attend annual training.

Adhere to all local, state, and federal laws, the Collin Student Code of Conduct, and all college policies and procedures.

Inform Student Life of changes to organizational leadership or governing documents within five (5) business days.

Ensure continuity in leadership from year to year by training newly elected officers and maintaining good records.

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CHAPTER 4 -- REGISTERING NEW/RETURNING ORGANIZATIONS

Registration Paperwork – due by noon on the second Friday of September and February.

Student Life will not process paperwork or grant recognition until all registration documents are received and the paperwork is completed by the deadline.

Recruit twenty (20) members that meet the minimum standards (2.0 GPA) to serve as "Members of Record.”

Receive confirmation of Recognition.

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CHAPTER 4 -- REGISTERING NEW/RETURNING ORGANIZATIONS

Denial, Sanction, or Termination of Recognition:

Inability to complete organizational registration requirements by stated deadlines.

Failure to comply with college policies and/or procedures.

Collin Administration imposes sanctions on the organization.

Request by the local, state, or national chartering organization for termination.

Failure to have four (4) members of the executive board and the Advisor(s) attend an entire Officer/Advisor training session.

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CHAPTER 5 -- GENERAL ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Per HB 2639, four (4) members of the executive board and advisors are required to attend training.

Student Organizations will assign at least one organization member to attend each Student Life training seminar.

Each organization must consist of at least twenty (20) currently enrolled students.

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CHAPTER 5 -- GENERAL ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Primary Student Contact Responsibilities Ensure the organization complies with college policies and

procedures and local, state, and federal laws.

Serve as the liaison between the Student Organization, Student Life, Collin, and the Student Life Student Organization list-serve. Respond to requests for information from Collin Administration.

Mailboxes and allocated bulletin board space are kept clean and updated at least once a month.

Ensure that one person is assigned to run organization meetings. Draft official agenda prior to meeting, copied, and made available. Robert’s Rules of Order should be followed.

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CHAPTER 6 -- STUDENT ORGANIZATION ADVISORS

Faculty/Staff (includes overnight & day travel) @ http://www.collin.edu/studentresources/deanofstudents/travel.html

Must obtain written approval from their supervisors prior to recognition from Student Life.

Attend mandatory training per HB2639 or complete online training (only available to returning Advisors) and the assessment.

Guide the leadership of the organization and to serve as a mentor; be professional at all times. Assist the leadership in planning and implementing meetings, events, and activities; should not mandate events.

Have knowledge of and approve all organizational activities and expenditures. Approval should be based on the feasibility of the event.

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CHAPTER 6 -- STUDENT ORGANIZATION ADVISORS

Ensure plans for any activity conform to college policies and procedures.

Required to attend all organizational off-campus functions, unless these duties are shared between multiple advisors (strongly encouraged to attend all on-campus meetings).

One advisor for every 30 individuals for on-campus events. One Advisor for every 10 students for off-campus events.

Primary advisor to one Student Organization at a time.

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CHAPTER 7 -- ORGANIZATION CONSTITUTION

Must use the 2012-2013 Sample Constitution.

All areas in bold on the Sample Constitution must be included in your Student Organization’s Constitution.

Must type constitution. Hand written constitutions will not be accepted!

CHAPTER 8 -- STUDENT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES

On & Off Campus Activity Approval Forms

All organizational activities require approval from Student Life and/or the Dean of Student Development (depending on Tier).

Organizations may not publicize or hold any activity until approved by Student Life and/or Collin Administration.

Utilize the following to advertise: Campus News Boards Check out easels Facebook (per SOPM guidelines) To have your event added to the Collin web calendar, email Michael

Gregorash (mgregorash@collin.edu) with your event information.

CHAPTER 9 -- MONEY MATTERS Financial

Each organization is required to submit an updated Agency Account Form to Student Life in order to access funds.

Signatures required for purchases: Advisor and Treasurer OR Advisor and President. Final signature with Director of Student Life

Academic Orgs require the appropriate Vice President signature in addition to above signatures on paperwork for purchases.

Make copies of all purchases and deposits for Treasurer. Monthly Budget Reports will be e-mailed to Advisor(s) and all Officers.

Petty Cash Reimbursement for items less than $50 with original receipt. Food & drink purchase are not eligible for Petty Cash reimbursement.

Check Requests (not including SAFAC awards) Used to pay vendors directly with an order form or invoice attached.

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CHAPTER 9 -- MONEY MATTERS Performer/Speaker/Guest Lecturer Contracts & Contract

Labor Forms Student Organizations do not have the right or authority to

enter into a contractual agreement. Any organization considering contracted services must

contact Student Life.

SAFAC (Student Activity Fee Advisory Committee) All Student Organizations are eligible to apply for funds. Funds are NOT a guarantee – plan accordingly & early. Not to be used as a reimbursement plan. Recommended: Full-time staff review before

submitting to SAFAC Committee. Four Decisions can be made regarding Funding Request: Fully

fund; Partial fund; Deny; Table.

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CHAPTER 10 -- STUDENT TRAVEL Students (day travel ONLY) @

http://www.collin.edu/studentresources/deanofstudents/daytravel.html

Scheduling Travel Orientation Meetings for Overnight Travel Required every academic year September 1 through August 31. Students and advisors who do not complete the required Student Travel Orientation

meeting will not be allowed to attend the overnight event or activity – no exceptions.

Steps for Successful Travel Meetings Survey the group for best possible options. Contact the Dean of Student Development (DOSD) Office to schedule

student travel training based on survey of the group. Receive confirmation of travel meeting from DOSD Office. Notify the group of the upcoming Student Travel Orientation meeting.

A Travel Commitment Form must be completed when using Collin funds.

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CHAPTER 10 -- STUDENT TRAVEL Student Field Trip Form

Work with Student Life upon receiving funding and PRIOR to travel.

Liability Waiver Forms Must be turned in at least three (3) business days prior to travel. Advisor, Advisor of Record, Faculty Member, or other responsible party must keep

this form on their person throughout the trip.

Airfare Must be purchased in advance and reimbursed. TSA Guidelines requires your ID & ticket reflect the exact same name.

Per Diem Texas rates: $10/breakfast; $15/lunch; $21 dinner. Out of state: Contact Yvonne

Hooper @ yhooper@collin.edu. Deduct the conference meals (i.e., cannot receive per diem for lunch IF the

conference is providing lunch). Disbursement to Advisor prior to travel.

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CHAPTER 10 -- STUDENT TRAVEL Lodging

Students may not share room with Advisor, Advisor of Record, Faculty Member, or other responsible party.

Students may only room with fellow students of the same sex. Each student must have their own bed.

Use of College Van/College-Leased Vehicles Must limit passengers to nine (9) in a vehicle, including the driver, only

using 12 passenger vans. 15 passenger vans are NOT permitted! Driver must be Collin Faculty or Staff ONLY.

Approved College Vendors for Leased Vehicles

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CHAPTER 11 -- PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY

Organizations may not publicize or hold any activity until approved by Student Life and/or Collin Administration.

Utilize the following to advertise after event is approved: Student Organization Bulletin Boards (SCC & PRC) Campus News Boards/Check out Easels Collin Web Calendar – email Michael Gregorash (

mgregorash@collin.edu) Facebook (per SOPM guidelines) Student Organizations are not permitted to send e-mail

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CHAPTER 12 -- FORMS Most forms are fillable and found on

the Student Organization Webpage.

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