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Advanced Advisor Training 2013. VALERIE JONES, jonesval@gvsu.edu JOSH THEIL, theiljo@gvsu.edu. Agenda. Student Organizations at GVSU Risk Management Student Life Updates Advisor Expectations Student Life Policies Recap of Student Life Resources OrgSync Demo.
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Advanced Advisor Training 2013 VALERIE JONES, jonesval@gvsu.edu JOSH THEIL, theiljo@gvsu.edu
Agenda • Student Organizations at GVSU • Risk Management • Student Life Updates • Advisor Expectations • Student Life Policies • Recap of Student Life Resources • OrgSync Demo
Student organizations at GVSU • 350+ Registered Student Organizations • 200+ faculty and staff advisors • 10,000+ students
Anatomy of Student Organization • 4 student officers (president, financial, risk manager, 1 other) • 1 faculty/staff advisor
Other Requirements • Strong Constitution • Mission & Purpose • Clearly Defined Roles • Non-discrimination clause • Dissolution Clause • Stay current with OrgSync & Student Life
OrgSync • All groups must register on OrgSync • Membership Rosters • Funding Requests • OrgSync Demo (at the end)
Risk Management • You can never eliminate ALL risk. That’s why its called Risk Management. • Risk Manager Role • Create risk/crisis management plans • Determine if each risk is manageable for the organization • Build relationships with campus and off campus response units • Work to find safe solutions for all organization events • Complete an annual risk assessment form of their organization
Risk in Student Organizations • Types of Risk • P: Physical • R: Reputational • E: Emotional • F: Financial • F: Facility • Examples of High Risk Activities: • Travel, Open events, Unsafe equipment/Conditions, Any work with minors (18 and under), Anytime alcohol is involved
Other Student Life Updates • SOD Search Wrapping up • Should have someone in place before Winter Semester • Other Updates
Recap of Advisor Expectations • http://gvsu.edu/rsohandbook/advisor-expectations-7.htm
Student Life Policies • All Student Organizations must comply with the Student Code of Conduct and the RSO Handbook • http://gvsu.edu/rsohandbook/ • Posting & Calking Policies • http://gvsu.edu/posting/
Michigan Campaign Finance Act • MCFA MCL 169.201 • University resources cannot be used to promote a candidate or ballot initiative. • Registered Student Organizations may NOT engage in supporting or opposing a candidate or ballot question.
Funding • (What do they need to know?)
Forms and Resources • Resources Page • http://www.gvsu.edu/studentlife/forms-and-resources--26.htm • Advisor Page • http://gvsu.edu/studentorg/advisors-7.htm • Advisor Portal on OrgSync • https://orgsync.com/76101/chapter
Student organization center • Hours : M-Th 10am-10pm & F 10am-6pm • Space • Services • Creation Station • Printing • Faxing • Copy Orders • Meetings • Mailboxes • Storage • http://www.gvsu.edu/studentlife/soc/ • Contact Info: • Email: gvsoc@gvsu.edu • Phone: 616-331-2360
Recognition • You can submit a nomination at any time! • Weekly recognition of organizations and members • SOC All Stars • Student Life Awards/Reception – April 17
OrgSync Demo • www.gvsu.edu/orgsync