ASUO Student Organization Manual
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2014‐2015 ASUO Student 2014‐ Organization Manual 2015 The ASUO Student organizations Manual is printed in hard‐copy form each A procedural academic year, and the documents included are up‐to‐date as the print date. Should the procedures in this collection be changed after this printing, no manual for additional paper copies will be printed. However, an updated copy will be posted on the ASUO’s website. Please contact the ASUO Executive, Suite 4 EMU (541‐ ASUO Student 346‐3724) for more information. Organizations TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to the ASUO .................................................................................................................................... 3 All Things Money ................................................................................................................................................ 4 How Do I Get Money? Managing the Budget Process .............................................................................................. 5 Giving Money to Charity: Charitable Donations by Student organizations .............................................................. 7 Now That I Have Money, What do I do with It? The Deposit Process ...................................................................... 8 Know Your Accounts: Funds‐ I,G,E,N,U &T ................................................................................................................ 9 Making Purchases that Require a Credit Card: Procurement Card Process ............................................................ 11 How to Buy Stuff: Purchase Order Instructions ...................................................................................................... 12 I Used My Own Money to Make a Purchase, How do I Get it Back? ...................................................................... 14 Senate Special Request Process .............................................................................................................................. 15 A Guide to Senate Special Request ......................................................................................................................... 17 Trust Fund Accounts................................................................................................................................................ 19 Planning a Trip .................................................................................................................................................. 20 Accidents Happen: Filling Out the Accident Report ................................................................................................ 21 Getting a Driver Certification Card .......................................................................................................................... 22 Motor Pool Process ................................................................................................................................................. 23 Travel Reimbursements ......................................................................................................................................... 26 Making Travel Arrangements ................................................................................................................................. 27 Van Usage of ASUO Owned Vans ........................................................................................................................... 29 Activity Waiver Form .............................................................................................................................................. 30 Help Around the Office ..................................................................................................................................... 31 Programs Council Meetings .................................................................................................................................... 32 Bulk Mailing ............................................................................................................................................................. 33 Advertising Your Events and Meetings on OrgSync ............................................................................................... 34 Got a Lot of Copies to Make? Campus Copy Process ............................................................................................. 37 My Computer Won’t Work, Now What? Computer Support ................................................................................. 38 Copier ..................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Fax Machine ............................................................................................................................................................ 40 Need to Send Something Fast? Federal Express ..................................................................................................... 41 Locks and Keys ......................................................................................................................................................... 42 Minor & Major Equipment Purchases ..................................................................................................................... 44 1 Office Supplies & Surplus ........................................................................................................................................ 46 Student organization Email Requests ..................................................................................................................... 48 Communicating Information: List Serves ................................................................................................................ 49 Storage Room and Archives .................................................................................................................................... 50 UO Printing .............................................................................................................................................................. 52 Voicemail ................................................................................................................................................................. 53 Planning an Event ............................................................................................................................................. 55 Event Planning Proposal .......................................................................................................................................... 56 Event Planning Checklist ......................................................................................................................................... 58 Oregon Daily Emerald Ads ....................................................................................................................................... 62 Fundraising Ideas ..................................................................................................................................................... 63 Fundraising Process ................................................................................................................................................. 64 Personal Service Contracts ...................................................................................................................................... 66 Getting the Word Out: Publicity and Promotion ..................................................................................................... 68 Scheduling Your Event ............................................................................................................................................. 70 Selling Tickets .......................................................................................................................................................... 72 Co‐Sponsorships ...................................................................................................................................................... 73 Catering Policies ...................................................................................................................................................... 74 Tabling Tips .............................................................................................................................................................. 75 2 INTRODUCTION TO STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON The University of Oregon has a long and proud tradition of student activism, student-led community service and student self-governance. Student organizations provide tremendous benefits to both the University and surrounding communities. The University is committed to supporting student organizations through a recognition system that serves the interests of both the University and student organizations; that recognizes and respects the right of students to freely associate and freely express themselves without coercion or undue influence from the University; that ensures that student organizations operate consistently with the University’s core value of diversity, non-discrimination, financial accountability, responsible stewardship of public resources, full academic engagement, and the maintenance of a healthy and safe learning environment. Student Organizations that choose to be recognized by the Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO), accept the rights