Student Organization Handbook 2006/2007

Table of Contents

Introduction. 5

Acknowledgements. 5

Constitutions. 6

Sample Agenda Using Parliamentary Procedure. 7

Organizing Your Student Organization. 7

Faculty/Staff Advisors for Your Organization. 8

Expectations of Organization Members. 9

University Mission. 10

Statement on Diversity. 10

Sexual Harassment Policy. 10

Kimmel Leadership Center Mission. 10

Kimmel Leadership Center Philosophy Statement. 10

Kimmel Leadership Center Programs & Services. 11

SERVICES. 11

Student Organization Assistance. 11

Program Planning. 11

Student Organization Directory. 11

Student Organization Telephone. 11

Poster/Flier Distribution. 12

Office/Storage Space. 13

Volunteer Services. 13

Other Services/Resources. 13

PROGRAMS. 15

Student Leadership Development Program.. 15

Activities Fairs. 15

Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program.. 15

Blood Drives. 15

The Kimmel Leadership Recognition Program.. 16

Awards. 16

PUBLICITY GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. 17

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES FOR USE OF SIUE ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS. 18

STUDENT ORGANIZATION RECOGNITION.. 20

STATUS DEFINITIONS. 20

PRIVILEGES AND BENEFITS. 21

OFFICER REQUIREMENTS. 22

OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES. 22

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS. 23

ADVISOR REQUIREMENTS. 24

ADVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES. 24

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. 25

HOW TO START A NEW STUDENT ORGANIZATION.. 26

Petitioning for recognition. 26

Recognition Procedures. 26

RECOGNITION OF AD HOC COMMITTEES. 28

SAMPLE CONSTITUTION FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. 28

Constitution Structure. 28

By-Laws. 32

MAINTAINING RECOGNITION STATUS. 33

STUDENT ORGANIZATION FUNDING.. 34

SOURCE OF FUNDS. 35

FUNDING ENTITIES. 35

OBTAINING FUNDS FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. 36

Annual Allocation Process. 36

Program Requests. 37

Travel Requests. 37

UNIVERSITY 8-ACCOUNTS. 38

Fiscal Officer Responsibility. 38

Insufficient Funds. 39

University Policies and Procedures. 39

ALCOHOL. 39

Student Alcoholic Beverages Policy. 39

BAKE SALES. 48

BANNER SPACE. 49

Approval of Banner. 49

Recommended Spaces for Hanging Banners. 49

Posting Time for Banners. 49

Banner Specification. 49

Banner Content. 50

Posting Pepsiâ Banners. 50

CASH HANDLING.. 52

CHALKING.. 53

COPYRIGHT LAWS. 54

MOTION PICTURE COPYRIGHT. 55

CREDIT CARD DRIVES. 56

DANCES SPONSORED BY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. 56

DEMONSTRATIONS. 70

FUND RAISING/SOLICITING.. 73

FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES: 76

Fundraising Strategy