Advisor Training September 2015
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The RSO and You: The Basics of Advising a Student Organization
Advisor Training #1September 17, 2015
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Welcome & Introductions
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Overview•Student Activities Center•Nole Central•RSO Recognition•SOAR Board•RSO Review Board•Peer Involvement Mentors•Guest Services•Event Permitting•The Role of an Advisor•Liability•Finances
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Student Activities Center (SAC)
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Our Mission & Philosophy
The Student Activities Center at Florida State University is more than just a place. The Student Activities Center serves as a guide for Florida State students in molding and creating their FSU experience.
The Student Activities Center believes that student involvement outside of the classroom contributes to important
learning gains and a well rounded college experience that prepares students for life after graduation.
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Two Sides of the House
• Organizations & Involvement – SOAR Board– RSO Review Board– Peer Involvement
Mentors– Recognition – Event Permitting– Advisor Training &
Resources– Leadership Awards
Night
• Programming & Events– Seminole Sensation
Week– Haunted Harvest &
Spring Fling– Homecoming– Jimbo’s True Seminole
Tailgate– Dance Marathon– Union Productions &
Club Downunder
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Our Resources
• Organizations and Involvement website (http://union.fsu.edu/sac/involvement/)
• RSO Handbook (http://union.fsu.edu/sac/involvement/student-organization-handbook)
• Advisor Handbook (http://union.fsu.edu/sac/involvement/advisor-resources/)
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Nole Central
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The New Nole Central
Nole Central (http://studentgroups.fsu.edu) is the hub for student involvement and RSOs at FSU. You are listed as the Advisor on the RSO’s Nole Central page Check out the upgraded features Use your FSU credentials to log in
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Explore the Opportunities
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RSO RecognitionProcess
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Dates and Deadlines
• 2015-2016 Academic Year: CLOSES September 30, 2015 • 2016-2017 Academic Year: OPENS April 1, 2016• All organizations that were previously recognized have until
September 30th of every year to complete the process to re-recognize.• If this process is not completed by then, the organization
will be deemed inactive, and therefore, will lose all benefits and privileges associated with recognition
• NEW organizations may recognize at any time during the year while the recognition process is open.
• INACTIVE organizations must meet with a Student Activities Center Staff member to become reactivated.
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Recognition RequirementsWhether the RSO is a re-recognizing or new organization, they must follow these requirements to be a RSO at FSU:Complete Get Recognized! Workshop and QuizHave at least 10 members (must be FSU students)Have at least 2 officers (must have at least a 2.0 GPA)Have a full time FSU faculty/staff advisorCreate or revise a local constitution in compliance with all guidelines with the exception of RSOs under the College of Medicine, College of Law, Student Government Association, Sport Clubs and the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life Submit the online application via Nole CentralSubmit the Student Organization Signature Packet to the Student Activities Center
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RSO PrivilegesRSOs are afforded many privileges. These privileges can help lead to
a successful year of programs, events, and meetings. Some privileges include: Space reservations with Oglesby Union Guest Services &
other campus departments Tabling at Market Wednesday Participation in campus-wide events Event Planning resources Funding through Student Government Association Printing through Student Publications Eligibility for Office Space, Storage, Mailbox, Copies, and
more in the Student Activities Center (SAC)
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Additional Resources
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SOAR Board•Student Organization Advisory and Resource Board•Serves as a liaison group to all RSOs•Provides valuable resources and events
•Workshops•Presidents’ Mixers •Involvement Fairs•Market Wednesdays•New RSO Consultations
•Contact us: [email protected]
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RSO Review Board
•Recognized Student Organization (RSO) Review Board•A panel of appointed student leaders•Review process serves three main functions:
•Education•Accountability •Protection
•RSO Incident Report Form•“If you see something, say something!”
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RSO Incident Report
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Peer Involvement Mentors
• Help connect new and transfer students on campus to get involved in RSOs
• SAC Lunch• Student Organization Spotlight• Contact us: [email protected]
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Leaders Listserv
• Opportunity for student leaders to promote RSO events, applications, etc.
• Presidents are automatically added to this• Announcements sent out every Monday• Contact: [email protected]
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Guest Services
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Event Planning for Student Organization Advisors
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Event Permitting
• Event Permitting (EP) process was created to assist RSOs with event planning
• Various campus partners involved• Guest services• FSUPD• Environmental Health and Safety
• EPs inform all stakeholders • Weekly meetings
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Why Do EPs Matter?
• Risk Management• Campus Partners helps prevent
• Food-borne illness• Injury • Financial risks
• Students are legally liable for actions at their events
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How to Complete an EP Successfully
• Event Permits request are due at least (10) business days in advance of the event
• RSOs should have already reserved space
• More detail means better EP
• Advisors receive a copy of EPs
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Food Permits
• Environmental Health and Services approve food requests
• Details about event planning, permitting, and food permitting can be found online• http://union.fsu.edu/sac/event-permit/.
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The Role & Responsibilities of an Advisor
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Advising Philosophy• We’ve identified specific knowledge and
skills that are essential to the role of a student organization advisor: • Understand Group Dynamics• Provide Academic and Career Assistance• Represent Group and Institutional
Interests• Financial Management and Budgeting• Keeping Up with Legal Issues• Dealing with Conflicts
Dunkel, N. W., & Schuh, J. H. (1998). Advising student groups and organizations. San Francisco, Calif.: Jossey-Bass.
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The NASCAR Model of Advising
• You need a pit crew and you need a driver, BUT you’re not the driver!
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Liability & Risk Management• Can I be held liable for…?
• YES! • By signing the Student Organization Signature
Packet, you’ve essentially agreed to this.
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Finances in RSOs
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SGA Account vs. Off Campus Account
Benefits• Money is Safe and Secure• On Campus• No additional steps for
transitioning officers Challenges• Must follow SGA
processes and procedures for requesting and spending funds
Benefits• Money is Safe and Secure• Less limitations for
spendingChallenges• Tied to someone’s social
security number• Additional steps for
transitioning officers on and off account
• Harder for Advisors to track and maintain
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SGA Funding Opportunities
• Program Allocation Committee (PAC) • Resource Travel and Allocation Committee (RTAC)• Organization Fund - $200 to help RSOs start up• Organizations should utilize Organization Fund,
PAC, & RTAC first!• Senate – Bill Sponsorship
Visit sga.fsu.edu/ for more information or contact SGA Accounting at 644-1811
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Questions?
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Contact Us
Student Activities CenterOglesby Union
3rd Floor (Above Kaplan & Art Center)(850) 644-6673