2. Overview
Welcome 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.
3. 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
5. 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.
6. RSO Definitions
RSOs 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.”
7. Important Check Point #1
STOP! 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
soar@admin.fsu.edu.
• 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
sac@admin.fsu.edu.
8. Dates and Deadlines
The 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, 2016
2. 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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
9. Important Check Point #2
STOP! 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.
10. Loss of Recognized Status
Returning 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.
11. RSO Privileges
As 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)
12. Market Wednesday
Participation 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.
13. Nole Central
Nole 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.
15. 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.
16. SAC Resources
The 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.
17. SAC Staff
The 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 (tshaver@fsu.edu)
•Organizations and Involvement Team
~ Dorsey Spencer (dspencer2@fsu.edu)
~ Gabe Marenco (gmarenco@fsu.edu)
•Programming Team
~ Lori Vaughn (lvaughn@fsu.edu)
~ Christina Schaefer (cschaefer@fsu.edu)
~ Matt Corbett (mcorbett@fsu.edu)
You can find more information at http://union.fsu.edu/sac
or by contacting 850-644-6673 or sac@admin.fsu.edu.
18. SOAR Board
One 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.
19. SOAR Board
New 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.
20. 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.
21. Other Important Departments
Many 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
23. 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
24. Hazing Policy
The 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.
25. 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.
26. University Posting Policy
The 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.
27. 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:
28. Civility Statement
All 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.
29. RSO Review Process
The 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.
31. 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.
32. Guest Services Reservations
As 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.
33. Guest Services Reservations
No-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.
34. 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
guestservices@admin.fsu.edu.
More information can be found on our website here.
35. Other On-Campus Spaces
Other 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
36. Event Permits
At 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.
37. Event Permits
An 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
38. Co-Sponsorships
RSOs 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.
39. Student Organization Travel
While 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.
40. 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 !
41. Resources for Marketing
Be 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
42. Student Publications
Need 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
44. Funding Overview
RSOs 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.
45. Funding Sources
Currently, 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.
46. Funding Eligibility
In 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.
47. Funding Requests
To 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.
49. Recognition Requirements
No 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.
50. Important Guidelines
Organization 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.
51. Important Guidelines
Membership 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.
52. Important Guidelines
Advisor
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.
53. Important Guidelines
Constitution
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.
54. 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
56. Diversity & Inclusion
Florida 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
58. 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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59. 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.
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60. Get Involved
• Request a presentation
• Report your Green Dot
• Come to a training
https://knowmore.fsu.edu/gr
eendot/
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61. Before You Drink, Know Your Risk
Each of these is one
standard drink.
4+ in 2 hours for women
5+ 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!
62. Alcohol Poisoning: Know What to Do
Protect yourself and your friends:
Promote responsible drinking strategies to reduce your risk.
63. 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!
65. Quiz
Now 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.
66. Nole Central Online Application
After 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.”
67. 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.
68. Student Organization Signature Packet
The 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 name
2. Click the Submissions tab
3. Select Organization Registrations
4. The status of your registration should say In Progress
5. 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.
69. Application Review Process
Once 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.
70. 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.
