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Get Recognized! at Florida State University
Online Module for the 2016-2017 Recognition Cycle
OverviewWelcome to the Get Recognized! Online Module! The Oglesby Union Student Activities Center is excited to assist your organization with the recognition process for the 2016-2017 cycle! Florida State University is now home to over 700 Recognized Student Organizations on campus, and each organization helps create unique involvement opportunities that enhance the student experience. This module is designed not only to help guide you through the recognition process for a Recognized Student Organization (RSO), but also to provide information that can help your organization be successful on campus.
Overview
During the workshop, eight main areas will be covered:
• General Information
• Oglesby Union Student Activities Center
• Policies and Procedures
• Event Planning
• RSO Funding
• Recognition Process
• Campus Resources & Support
• Quiz and Next Steps
General Information
Responsibility of Information
As an officer of your organization, you are responsible for sharing the information in this online module with the other officers and members of your organization. You will be held accountable if your organization or members violate any University policies, state, federal, and/or local laws.
Please be aware of all the various University policies and procedures that are provided in this module, the Student Handbook, and the Student Conduct Code. Should any policies be violated, you will be responsible along with your organization.
RSO DefinitionsRSOs can be broken down into one of three categories: New, Active-Returning or Inactive-Returning. Below are detailed descriptions of each.
A New RSO can be defined as follows: • An organization that has never previously existed at Florida State University
and will provide a unique opportunity for students to come together over a specific interest. Prior to completing the recognition process, these may be referred to as “interest groups.”
An Active-Returning RSO can be defined as follows: • An organization that has previously existed at Florida State University and
successfully obtained recognized status from the Student Activities Center the previous academic year. For many years, these have been commonly referred to as “re-recognizing RSOs.”
An Inactive-Returning RSO can be defined as follows: • An organization that has previously existed at Florida State University, but
did NOT complete the recognition process for one or more recognition cycles (a recognition cycle is the equivalent to an academic year). These may be referred to as “reactivating RSOs.”
Important Check Point #1STOP! After reviewing the definitions on the previous slide, is your organization considered a New or Inactive-Returning RSO? If so, please review the information below. Active-Returning RSOs can skip to the next slide.
• New RSOs must have gone through a New RSO Consultation with the Student Organization Advisory and Resource (SOAR) Board prior to beginning this module. If this has not been completed, please exit this module and schedule a consultation by e-mailing [email protected].
• Inactive-Returning RSOs must have met with a staff member on the Organizations & Involvement Team in the Student Activities Center prior to beginning this module. If this has not been completed, please exit this module and schedule a meeting by e-mailing [email protected].
Dates and DeadlinesThe recognition process for the 2016-2017 cycle opened April 15, 2016. In order to obtain recognized status for the entire 2016-2017 academic year, active-returning and inactive-returning organizations have until September 30, 2016 to complete the process. New organizations have TWO windows of opportunities* to complete the recognition process. For the 2016-2017 cycle, they are as follows:
1. April 15, 2016-September 30, 20162. January 9-27, 2017
*However, regardless of which window a new organization chooses to complete the recognition process, these two things should be kept in mind:
3. Once your organization is approved for recognized status, you will be contacted about attending a mandatory New RSO Orientation session. Failure to attend a session can be grounds for revocation of your recognized status.
4. Recognized status is only valid for the current recognition cycle. Once the 2017-2018 cycle opens, you will be considered an active-returning RSO; therefore, your RSO will be bound to those guidelines.
Important Check Point #2STOP! Is your organization considering becoming a recognized student organization housed under one of the following: College of Law, College of Medicine or Sport Clubs? If so, please review the information below. If not, you can skip to the next slide.
The organizations housed in these areas have limited resources; therefore, • Any organization that is seeking to become a RSO under the College of
Law should contact the Law School Council first• Any organization that is seeking to become a RSO under the College of
Medicine should contact the Medical Student Council first. • Any organization that is seeking to become a Sport Club must obtain
and maintain recognized status for at least one full academic year before applying which is a separate application process through the Sport Club Program Office.
Loss of Recognized StatusReturning RSOs (Active & Inactive): If this process is not completed by the deadline, your organization will lose all privileges associated with recognition, such as the ability to reserve space and receive funding.
• Your organization will receive a Notification of Deactivation & Loss of Recognized Status from the Student Activities Center.
• Should you lose recognized status, your organization will be eligible to reapply for recognized status at the beginning of the next recognition cycle. Keep in mind, however, that losing your recognition at any point can greatly impact your organization’s ability to function on campus. Therefore, it is not advised to allow your organization’s recognized status to lapse. Continuous lapses can result in permanent revocation of an organization’s recognized status.
New RSOs: If this process is not completed by the window for which you are applying for, your application will be canceled and you will have to wait until the next window to reapply.
RSO PrivilegesAs a RSO on campus, you 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 Wednesdays or Involvement Fairs • Participation in campus-wide events• Event Planning resources• Requesting funds through Student Government Association• Printing through Student Publications• Posting flyers or chalking on-campus• Eligibility for Office Space, Storage, Mailbox, Copies, and more in
the Student Activities Center (SAC)
Market WednesdayParticipation in Market Wednesday is one of the privileges given to recognized student organizations. Market Wednesday dates back to the 1970’s when it originally began as a flea market concept on campus. Today, “the Market” is a medley of activities that occurs every Wednesday in the fall, spring and summer C semesters in the Oglesby Union courtyard. A combination of RSOs, local vendors, and passersby makes the Union the place to be on Wednesdays.
RSOs can participate by reserving a table to promote their events, recruit new members, or just showcase their organization. RSOs can also sponsor the Amplified Sound Hour from 12:00 – 1:00pm to showcase their own performance skills. For more Information on how to participate in Market Wednesday, visit here.
Nole CentralNole Central is the central hub for student involvement and RSOs at FSU. It includes customized online RSO profiles, event management & promotion, recognition applications, an organization directory, e-flyers, events calendar, campus news and much more!
Once your organization is approved for recognized status by the Student Activities Center, you gain access to these benefits and can begin using Nole Central to develop your organization and promote it’s mission, goals and events here at Florida State University.
Oglesby Union Student Activities Center
SAC Mission & Purpose
The Oglesby Union Student Activities Center (SAC) serves as a guide for Florida State students to mold and create their own unique and fulfilling FSU experience.
The SAC wants to ensure the success of all RSOs on campus. The SAC office is located on the 3rd floor of the Oglesby Union above the Art Center/Kaplan. It houses organizations such as SOAR Board, Union Productions, Homecoming, Dance Marathon, Peer Involvement Mentors, and more.
SAC ResourcesThe SAC also produces two online resources that can provide valuable information for RSOs. They include the Organizations and Involvement website and the RSO Handbook .
The Organizations and Involvement website provides links to important campus resources and forms. The RSO Handbook compiles a lot of campus-wide resources into one document. You can find information such as off-campus banking, international travel, reservation policies, and other detailed information you may need throughout the year.
SAC StaffThe Student Activities Center is staffed by a combination of full-time staff members and graduate assistants who provide direct support towards the various programs, events, resources and services that the SAC provides. The following full-time staff members are available year-round to help:
• Director of Student Activities~ Todd Shaver ([email protected])
• Organizations and Involvement Team~ Dorsey Spencer ([email protected]) ~ Gabe Marenco ([email protected])
• Programming Team~ Lori Vaughn ([email protected]) ~ Christina Schaefer ([email protected])~ Matt Corbett ([email protected])
You can find more information at http://union.fsu.edu/sac or by contacting 850-644-6673 or [email protected].
SOAR BoardOne student group on campus that serves as a resource to all RSOs is the Student Organization Advisory and Resource (SOAR) Board. SOAR Board is an entity of the Student Activities Center and serves as a liaison group to all RSOs.
SOAR Board is comprised of involved student leaders who work throughout the year to provide valuable resources and events such as the RSO Workshops Series, RSO Presidents’ Mixers, Involvement Fairs, Market Wednesdays, RSO Consultations and more.
SOAR BoardNew organizations must meet with SOAR Board prior to beginning the recognition process. SOAR Board will guide new organizations through the recognition process, and discuss what it means to be a Recognized Student Organization. SOAR Board can also help new organizations with their recognition applications and constitutions. For more information or to schedule a meeting with SOAR Board, contact SOAR Board.
Oglesby Union Board
Another important group of students to know is the Oglesby Union Board. The Oglesby Union Board is established to provide students, faculty, and staff with activities, programs and services offered through the Oglesby Union Complex.
The Oglesby Union Board represents the University community to ensure that the facilities, services, and amenities offered by the Oglesby Union Complex meet the needs and interests of their constituents. These students are elected to represent you. You can find more information about the Oglesby Union Board.
Other Important DepartmentsMany departments on campus offer resources to RSOs. Below are just some departments you may want to know: Name Phone Website
Oglesby Union 644-6860 union.fsu.edu
Student Government Association 644-1811 sga.fsu.edu
Center for Leadership and Social Change
644-3342 thecenter.fsu.edu
Center for Global Engagement 644-1702 cge.fsu.edu
Campus Recreation (Sport Clubs) 644-7902 campusrec.fsu.edu/sports
Fraternity & Sorority Life 644-9574 union.fsu.edu/ofsl/
Career Center 644-6431 career.fsu.edu
Dean of Students 644-2428 dos.fsu.edu
FSU Police 644-1234 police.fsu.edu
Policies and Procedures
Important Policies
All policies in place for RSOs are implemented to help RSOs be successful on FSU’s campus.
Below are links to some of the most important polices to know as you begin to hold meetings, events, and function as a RSO. The RSO Handbook and the Student Conduct Code will cover all policies that must be followed. Your organization is responsible for following these policies at all times, so it is important for you to be familiar with them.
• RSO Handbook• Student Conduct Code
Hazing PolicyThe FSU Student Conduct Code defines hazing as “Any group or individual action or activity that endangers the mental or physical health or safety or which may demean, disgrace, or degrade any person, regardless of location, intent, or consent of participant(s).”
FSU is committed to creating a hazing-free community and is a premier anti-hazing institution. Hazing is never tolerated, and your organization needs to make the same commitment. You can sign the Hazing-Free Community Pledge, find resources and more information, and make anonymous reports online at https://hazing.fsu.edu. Additionally, all RSOs must complete the Hazing Prevention Module every year as a part of the recognition process.
FSU’s Stance on Hazing OUR BELIEF: We believe no student should be harmed, demeaned, and/or put at any safety risk while joining, during membership, or after membership of any student organization, club, group, or university entity. OUR VISION: To inspire every member of the FSU community to be a champion of nonviolence, social justice, and advocacy OUR MISSION: Provide students, staff, and faculty the tools, support, and opportunities necessary/needed to shape a violence-free campus through the design and delivery of innovative and inclusive programming and services
• FSU does not tolerate violence of any kind.• Everyone has a role to play in preventing violence in our community.
University Posting PolicyThe University Posting Policy is designed to help organizations publicize events while keeping the campus beautiful and clean. Areas are designated around campus for chalking, flyers, banners, free-standing signs, open platform and more. For maps and more information about approved posting areas, visit here.
Trademark and Licensing Policy
You must obtain permission to use any registered University symbol or logo. Any individual, group, or organization desiring to use registered university symbols or logos, for commercial or non-commercial purposes, should contact the Director of University Trademark Licensing, who shall be responsible for determining the appropriateness of such use, and the execution of any necessary written agreement extending permission for use.
Find more information about this policy here:
Civility StatementAll students, faculty, and staff at FSU are expected to “Uphold the Garnet and Gold,” and the same applies to your organization. The Civility Statement was created in 2010 to remind us to:
• Demonstrate respect for ourselves and others• Take responsibility for yourself and those around you• Reflect the values of the Florida State University
You can find out more about the Civility Statement and the associated gold coins online here.
RSO Review ProcessThe Recognized Student Organization (RSO) review process is in place to educate organizations about the responsibilities of having official University recognition, to hold organizations accountable for violations of University Policy, and to protect the rights of recognized student organizations.
If your organization violates policies or procedures of the University, your organization may be subject to appear before the RSO Review Committee. The president and advisor of the organization will be notified anytime an incident is reported, and the severity of the alleged incident will determine whether a review will take place. The outcome of a review could be a variety of different sanctions, from workshop attendance to loss of recognition.
Find more information about this process in the RSO Handbook.
Event Planning
Reserving Space
One of the privileges of being an RSO is the ability to reserve space on campus.
Most often, RSOs reserve space through the Oglesby Union Guest Services department. There are also other spaces outside of the Oglesby Union Complex that RSOs are able to reserve.
The next few slides will go into details about these spaces.
Guest Services ReservationsAs a Recognized Student Organization, you are eligible to reserve space in the Oglesby Union, Student Services Building, and Askew Student Life Center as well as Landis Green.
• You can find a full list of spaces that are able to be reserved here. There are two instances when your group could be charged to use these spaces:
1. If you are holding a conference or event that charges admission as a condition of entry (i.e. tickets, conference registrations, etc.).
2. If you plan an event outside of our regular hours of operation, your group will be charged an overtime fee, which is $100 for the first hour and $50 for each additional hour.
Guest Services has a convenient Online Reservation System you can use to request space.• There are helpful videos on the homepage of this site to help you navigate the
system. • Not all requests for space will be approved. Sometimes, additional questions may
be required. In other cases, the activity you’re planning (i.e. dancing) is not allowed in the particular space you’ve requested. Keeping an open line of communication is the best way to avoid delay in your event planning.
Only officers of RSOs can request space. • The roster for your organization in Nole Central must be completely up-to-date to
avoid any unnecessary cancelations of your requests.
Guest Services ReservationsNo-Show Policy
• If your organization does NOT show up to a reservation within one hour of the start time, then the organization is charged with a no-show.
• Every no-show is recorded and the contact listed for the reservation will be emailed.
• After 3 no-shows in one semester, your organization will NOT be able to reserve space with Guest Services for the remainder of that semester.
• After 4 no-shows in one semester, all remaining space reservations for your organization will be canceled.
Avoiding a No-Show• Keep our office up-to-date on the primary contact for your reservations. Our
system sends automated reservation reminders to this person which will contain a “cancel” link. If you do not plan to use the space, please click on the link to cancel.
• You can cancel via our automated system up to 48-hours in advance of your reservation. If you’ve passed this deadline and can’t cancel online, please call Guest Services at 644-6083 to cancel.
Guest Services Reservations
Social Tables• We use a cloud-based software call Social Tables to help design
diagrams for events in our spaces. If your event requires a setup configuration not listed here, please ask Guest Services about how this software can help with your event planning.
Location• Our office is located above Chili’s in the Krentzman Lounge of the
Oglesby Union. Feel free to visit us there or contact us at (850) 644-6083 for any questions regarding your reservation or any future space requests. You can also e-mail us at [email protected].
More information can be found on our website here.
Other On-Campus SpacesOther departments also allow RSOs to reserve space, but keep in mind that each department has its own policies for reserving and using their space. Be sure to find out as much information as you can before hosting events in any space. Here are departments you may contact to reserve space:
• The Center for Global Engagement (The GLOBE) • Requests for The GLOBE can be submitted via the same
Online Reservation System as the Union spaces.• University Relations which includes the following
• Beth Moore Lounge• Boardroom 5301• Langford Green• Miller Hall• Westcott Plaza
• Academic Space• Campus Recreation or the FSU Reservation
Event PermitsAt FSU, the permitting process is very important for RSO events held on campus. This process ensures your events are safe and not in violation of any University policy, state, federal, and/or local laws.
The Event Permit must be completed at least 10 business days prior to the event. If the event requires contracts, the permit must be completed at least 15 business days prior. This process will help you navigate through any necessary contracts, policies, reservations, or other departments you may need to contact. The Event Permit is completed through Nole Central and more details about how to fill it out can be found here.
Event PermitsAn Event Permit is required for any event which involves one or more of the following:
• Large or emotionally charged crowds• Appointed or elected officials or candidates will be present• Performers, speakers, or other acts unaffiliated with sanctioned
FSU academic programs or RSOs• Rallies/demonstrations held in areas other than designated free
speech zones• One or more contracts or rentals (like artist contracts, DJ
contracts, inflatables, tents, etc.)• Fundraisers or events where money exchanges hands• Physical activity, such as a 5K run or walk• Minors on campus• Outdoor venue
Co-SponsorshipsRSOs are encouraged to co-sponsor events with each other. By co-sponsoring programs/events, RSOs can save money and time. It will also attract more students to events through expanded publicity and word-of-mouth. When attempting to co-sponsor an event, think about the purpose of the event and what other RSOs/departments might want to get involved.
Remember, you can search Nole Central to find other RSOs who may have similar interests. Additionally, Union Productions, FSU’s programming board, can co-sponsor programs with RSOs. You can find the request form here.
You can also partner with the Student Life Cinema for any movie event. You can find more information here.
Student Organization TravelWhile an event permit is not required if your organization is planning on traveling, the Event Planning team is still here to help you with any of your arrangements.
If you are planning on traveling with your organization somewhere outside of Tallahassee, whether by car or plane, be sure to review our tips here. There are many things to think about when planning a responsible trip, including analyzing the cost of the trip, planning precautionary safety measures, and anticipating any risks that may be associated with the trip, whether physical, emotional, reputational, or financial.
You can also find travel rosters, waivers, emergency contact forms, and travel plan forms on our website, that we strongly encourage you to use as your plan your trip.
Marketing Your RSO & Events Get students interested by connecting via social media and flyers!
Remember to publicize your events well in advance:• 45-90 Days in Advance: Teasers and “Save the Dates”• 14-45 Days in Advance: Printed Publication, Invite Faculty and
Staff, Promote and Respond via Social Media, and Reminders for RSVPing
For Print Publication, you can post:• 190 Flyers in University Housing for Residence Halls• 15 Flyers in Kiosks Around Campus
Remember to check for other posting policies and opportunities here !
Resources for MarketingBe sure not to use copyrighted artwork on your flyers! Here are a few royalty-free resources you can use to get started:
• unsplash.com• lifeofpix.com• pexels.com• startupstockphotos.com• stocksnap.io • gratisography.com• smashingmagazine.com• abduzeedo.com• graphicriver.net • losttype.com• creativemarket.com• graphicburger.com
Student PublicationsNeed professional help on creating graphics for your organization? Student Government Association’s Student Publications can help design and print:
• Handbills• Flyers• Posters• Table Banners• Certificates• Business Cards• Programs• Backdrops• Buttons
Student Publications offers free graphic design, printing, and photography services for most Recognized Student Organizations. Student organizations are required to provide paper in order to print. Specifics on the paper can be found on Student Publication’s website.***All requests require 15 school day turn-around time.*** Student Publications does not print, design, or cover events that require students to pay to participate, that are fundraisers, or held at a private residence.
For more information, please contact Tony Nguyen, 850-645-0160, Oglesby Union A302, or send in a request at to Student Publications
Funding Information
Funding OverviewRSOs may be eligible to receive funding from the Student Government Association. While this workshop will highlight the funding process, please check with the SGA Accounting Office for the most up to date information on the funding process.
**Please note that the funding process is different for graduate student organizations, Sport Clubs recognized by Campus Recreation, and Greek organizations recognized by the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life.
Funding SourcesCurrently, RSOs can request money through two funding committees: the Programming Allocations Committee (PAC) and the Resources for Travel Allocations Committee (RTAC).
PAC hears and deliberates requests for funds relating to RSO office supplies, programming and events, including food, entertainment, equipment, supplies, and venue services. RTAC hears and deliberates requests for any funds relating to travel.
Please check with the SGA Accounting Office for the most up to date information on the funding process.
Funding EligibilityIn order to be eligible to request funds from either committee, at least two officers (most often the President and Treasurer) from your organization must be financially certified with the SGA Accounting Office. These officers must be listed on the organization’s online profile on Nole Central. You can find the certification process online at the SGA Accounting website.
The Financial Manual and Certification Process changes yearly so you must re-certify each school year. If your organization does not have two certified officers, funds will not be dispersed to your organization.
Funding RequestsTo apply for funding, your organization must submit a funding request with a detailed budget to the appropriate committee. You will then be asked to present to the committee before the request goes to the student senate. Each committee has unique deadlines and meeting times. Contact SGA for more information about the process and deadlines.
If your organization would like help navigating the funding process, you can also contact SOAR Board as they have representatives on each of these boards and can provide assistance in preparing your funding requests.
Recognition Process
Recognition RequirementsNo matter what type of organization you are, you must follow these general requirements to be a RSO at FSU:
• Complete the Get Recognized! Online Module and Quiz• Complete the Hazing Prevention Module • Have at least 10 members that are currently enrolled at FSU• Have at least 2 officers which are included in the overall 10
• They must also have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA • Have an advisor that is full-time faculty or staff at FSU• Have a local constitution in compliance with all guidelines, unless you
are an organization housed under Student Government Association or the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
• Upload all information to the organization’s profile by completing the online application at Nole Central.
• Download, print and read the Student Organization Signature Packet which is to be signed by the President and Advisor and returned to the Student Activities Center.
Go to our website to view the full Requirements & Guidelines.
Important GuidelinesOrganization Name Policy
You may not use any form of the university’s name at the beginning of your name. The university’s name may only appear at the end of your organization’s name and should be followed by the statement “a Recognized Student Organization” (i.e. Student organization at Florida State University, a Recognized Student Organization).
The name of the university should be in one of these forms:• Florida State University• FSU
Find details about this policy here.
Important GuidelinesMembership Policy
Please keep in mind that membership in a Recognized Student Organization is limited to students currently enrolled at Florida State University. Faculty and staff of Florida State University shall be free to participate in a manner that is consistent with the constitution and bylaws of the organization.
Non-FSU students, who are enrolled in joint FSU programs or participate in partnership programs approved by the University Registrar, shall be eligible for limited membership in recognized student organizations and shall be free to participate in a manner that is consistent with university policies and the constitution and bylaws of the organization.
Find details about this policy here.
Important GuidelinesAdvisor
Your advisor can play a very important role with your organization. The advisor’s role is to help your organization be productive and successful. You are encouraged to find an advisor that will have an investment in the purpose of your organization. Resources for advisors and how to set up your own expectations for them can be found online and in the Advisor Manual.
Remember your advisor MUST be a full-time faculty or staff member at FSU. Adjunct faculty cannot serve in this role.
Important GuidelinesConstitution
Your organization’s constitution is intended to be your governing document. It should not only include university policies, but should also be tailored to fit your organization’s needs. All decision making, membership requirements, and election processes should be student run, democratic processes that are fair to all involved. For accountability purposes, your constitution will be reviewed by the Student Activities Center prior to approval of recognized status.
The RSO Handbook includes the detailed list of all required elements of the Constitution. A sample constitution is also available online for your organization to reference here.
Many organizations at FSU may be part of a national organization; however, FSU requires a local Constitution because of the various required statements and components that may not be included in the national Constitution.
**Social Greek organizations under the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life will complete a Memorandum of Understanding since they are governed by (Inter)National Organizations.** Organizations under Student Government Association will complete a Memorandum of Understanding since they are governed under Statutes.
Required Constitution Statements
The following statements must be in your constitution exactly as shown:Membership Statement: Recognized student organizations shall be limited to currently enrolled Florida State University students.
Non-hazing Statement: No hazing or discrimination will be used as a condition of membership in this organization. Non-discrimination Statement: This organization agrees to adhere to the University non-discrimination statement: No university student may be denied membership on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans’ or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected group status.
Inability to Pay Dues Statement: No university student may be denied membership due to inability to pay dues. If a member is not able to pay dues, other arrangements will be made.
Posting Policy Compliance: All advertisements of the organization must comply with the University Posting Policy .
Important Guidelines
Campus Resources & Support
Diversity & InclusionFlorida State University is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all students. To ensure this happens, FSU hosts a number of trainings, processes, and organizations that help students, faculty, and staff learn more about how to create inclusive environments. These resources include, but are not limited to:
• Allies & Safe Zones• Bias Response System• SGA Agencies
As you create and maintain student organizations, you may want to:• Think about how you create inclusive space• Share personal pronouns• Engage in respectful dialogue
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Florida State University’s Sexual Violence Prevention guiding
principles:
• We respect ourselves and each other;
• We do not tolerate sexual violence;
• We hold members of our community accountable;
• We define consent as asking the question of a capable person
with adequate disclosure and without coercion;
• We strive for a community of care and justice.
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On-campus Confidential Support
FSU Victim Advocate Program
850-644-7161 or 850-644-2277
Nights/Weekends 850-644-1234
Ask for advocate on call
victimadvocate.fsu.edu
Confidential, 24-hour, free support services for victims of sexual violence and other crimes.
University Health Services Medical Providers
850-644-6230
uhs.fsu.edu
Health services for students including emergency contraception through the Women’s
Clinic.
FSU Counseling Center
850-644-2003
counseling.fsu.edu
Confidential, free, mental-health counseling and referrals
for FSU students.
FSU Employee Assistance Program
850-644-4444
vpfa.fsu.edu/Employee-Assistance-Program
Confidential, free, mental-health counseling, referrals, and
other support services for employees.
Get Involved • Request a presentation • Report your Green Dot • Come to a training https://knowmore.fsu.edu/greendot/
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Before You Drink, Know Your Risk
Each of these is one standard drink.
4+ in 2 hours for women5+ in 2 hours for men
Respect your body, mind and future: Binge drinking increases your risk for social and medical problems.
Interested in learning more alcohol related information? Check out chaw.fsu.edu and request an alcohol presentation!
Alcohol Poisoning: Know What to DoProtect yourself and your friends:Promote responsible drinking strategies to reduce your risk.
FSU Medical Amnesty Policy
The FSU Medical Amnesty Policy encourages students to keep themselves and their friends safe. Medical amnesty works to diminish fear of disciplinary and conduct sanctions.
You can call 9-1-1 or the FSU Police Department in emergency situations!
Interested in learning more about the Healthy Campus 2020 and Healthy Noles? Check out http://www.healthycampus.fsu.edu!
Quiz and Next Steps
QuizNow that you have reviewed all the information in the Get Recognized! Online Module, you must complete a quiz to demonstrate the knowledge you have gained.
In order to receive credit for completing the online module, you must complete the quiz scoring an 80% or higher. The link to the quiz will be provided at the end of this module.
Nole Central Online ApplicationAfter you have finished the quiz, you or the designee must go to Nole Central to create or update your organization’s profile and complete the recognition process. To log-in, you will use your FSU ID and password. Therefore, it is important to note that if someone else is designated to complete the online application, it will be under that person’s name.
Once you are logged into Nole Central:• If you are an active-returning organization, search for your group under
the “Organizations” tab and click the “REGISTER” banner. Most of your organization’s information should still be in the system from the previous year so you can review and update as needed.
• If you are an inactive-returning organization, follow the same steps as active-returning organizations. The difference is that any previous information on your organization’s profile should have been wiped clear after it was reactivated by the Student Activities Center.
• If you are a new organization, after you have logged in, you can go to the “Organizations” tab and click the button on the left of the page labeled “Register a New Organization.”
Hazing Prevention Module
As mentioned earlier in this module, all RSOs must also complete the Hazing Prevention Module as a part of the recognition process.
• The President and another officer must be the ones to complete this on behalf of the organization. However, it is the responsibility of these individuals to disseminate this knowledge to the remainder of their officer team and membership.
• If the President and/or the secondary officer have already taken the training, another officer must complete the training.
In order to complete the module, each person will need their FSU ID and password to log-in and will need to complete the module on separate computers.
Student Organization Signature PacketThe online registration forms will walk you through a step-by-step process to complete your recognition application. You can always save the application and access it later through the following steps:
1. Click Involvement from the drop-down menu under your name2. Click the Submissions tab3. Select Organization Registrations 4. The status of your registration should say In Progress5. Click the eye icon on the right-hand side to open
STOP! Be sure to download and print the Student Organization Signature Packet as the last step of the online process before clicking “SUBMIT.” The President and Advisor must sign the last page of this packet, which must be turned in to the Student Activities Center. Once this form is turned, we will be able to process your application.
Remember that if a different person other than the President completes the online application, only that person will have access to print the signature packet.
Application Review ProcessOnce the application is submitted online, and the signed Student Organization Signature Packet is turned in, your application will be reviewed. Keep in mind this process can take several weeks during our high volume times, which are typically early fall and early spring.
If there are any discrepancies with your submission, you will receive a notification that your application was Denied through Nole Central. You will be given the opportunity to make any corrections and provided with directions to resubmit your application. For Constitutions, you will receive individual e-mail communication from a member of the Organizations & Involvement Team as to whether or not your Constitution requires any revisions as well as an outline of these revisions.
Any corrections that are not submitted by the deadline will cause your organization’s application to be canceled and you will have to wait until the next window to become recognized. If you’re unsure as to why your application was denied, we encourage you set-up a meeting with our office.
Conclusion & Reminders This concludes the Get Recognized! Online Module. Please review these last reminders before proceeding to the Quiz:
• Generally speaking, the review process can take 2-4 weeks depending on the time of year your application and forms were submitted.
• Once your organization is approved for recognized status, your RSO will enjoy all the benefits and privileges of recognition.
• Returning RSOs should consider attending one of SOAR Board’s monthly workshops.
• New RSOs will be contacted about attending a mandatory New RSO Orientation session.
• Utilize your organization’s profile on Nole Central to show off all the great things your organization does on campus!
• Share the information provided in this module with your membership• Remember that this process must be completed every year to maintain
recognized status!
You may now proceed to take the Quiz by clicking the “Click here to take the quiz” button at the bottom of this page. You will need to sign in with your FSU ID and password to get started.