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STUDENT ORGANIZATION RESOURCE GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Appendix
Ferguson Center Policies
Financial Affairs Committee Information
Hazing Policy
Student Organization Update Form
Social Events Registration Form
Alcohol Beverage Permit
IMPORTANT CAMPUS CONTACTS
Public Safety
UA Police Department police.ua.edu 348-
5454
ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
ORGANIZATION ADVISORS
The following guidelines for membership
in non-fraternal student organizations are In order to take full advantage of all that
located in the Student Handbook. Please is available to student organizations, it
works to the organization’s advantage to
have an advisor. The advisor will be able changing leadership and organization
to share insights and directions with you conditions and adjust his or her advising
to ensure your organization promote the style accordingly. Maintaining frequent
objective and meaningfulness of your and open communication with the
group. Advisors of registered organization and its officers can easily
student organizations must be facilitate this process.
permanent employees of the
university, either faculty or staff.
Chalking
Chalking is a wonderful and inexpensive
way to advertise or promote programs
and events. Failure to adhere to the Crimson White
following guidelines will result in Student organizations may purchase a
disciplinary action according to the Code display advertisement in the Crimson
of Student Conduct. White based on the size of the ad. For
A. Chalking is only permitted on more information or to find out the
natural gray concrete sidewalks Crimson White reporter assigned to your
and streets that are subject to organization, please call 348-6144.
being washed by the rain. No
chalking can occur on sidewalks or 91 Seconds on New Rock
building entrances that are covered 91 Seconds on New Rock is a program
by a shelter of any type. available to registered student
B. No chalking can be closer than 20 organizations through the Coordinating
feet to a building. A building Council for Student Organizations and
structure includes porches, stairs, New Rock WVUA-FM. This program
and drive thrus. allows student organizations easy access
C. No chalking is permitted on a to having public service announcements
vertical surface including the riser made on the campus radio station. For
portion of stairs. more information or an application,
D. Absolutely no chalking is permitted please call 348-CCSO.
in the Plaza of the Ferguson Center
or in the Crimson Promenade. World Wide Web
E. Chalking is not permitted on any A registered student organization may
type of brick or concrete paver. apply for e-mail and website space
F. Only solid concrete surfaces and through the Seebeck Computer Center.
streets as outlined in A-E are Applications are available in the Campus
subject to chalking. Activities Office. For more information
G. The type of chalk used must be call 348-6114.
washable and not capable of
withstanding several rains. Student Organization Directory
H. The following are expressly The Student Organization Directory,
prohibited from chalking: located on the CCSO website, is a listing
a. Plaza of all registered student organizations on
campus. Included is the directory is a that make a difference both to the
brief description of the organization and student body and to the University
contact information for the president and communities. The award is selected
advisor. For more information visit based on criteria such as outstanding
http://ccso.ua.edu or call 348-CCSO. service to the University of Alabama or
Tuscaloosa area community, outstanding
CCSO E-mail List accomplishments within the organization
Once an organization is registered, the itself, extraordinary activity regarding its
president will be placed on the CCSO E- relationship to The University of
mail list. The list is used as a tool to Alabama, etc. For more information call
inform the president of current and 348-CCSO. Applications are posted on
upcoming events on and sometimes off the CCSO website ccso.ua.edu.
campus. It is also used to inform
presidents of CCSO deadlines and events, Student Organization Display Case
as well as information about registration A display case specifically designated for
renewal. For more information call 348- the Student Organization of the Month is
CCSO. located on the second floor of the
Ferguson Center. The Student
CCSO Application Center and Drop- Organization of the Month can use this
Off Slot display case to publicize their
The Application Center, located on the organization for the month of their
second floor of the Ferguson Center, is a award.
great way to promote student
organizations. Applications may be Student Organization Awards
placed in the Application Center, and Banquet
completed applications may be dropped Held during Honors Week each year, the
off in the Drop-Off Slot, located at the Student Organization Awards Banquet is
CCSO office (341 Ferguson Center). A a formal dinner and ceremony in which
contract must be completed before the CCSO recognizes outstanding students,
Application Center can be used. For advisors, and organizations. Awards are
more information on the center and/or presented for outstanding organizations,
specific guidelines, please call 348-CCSO. officer, advisors, and programs and
projects.
Get On Board Day
CCSO sponsors Get On Board Day each
fall and spring. The event is a wonderful
way to promote an organization and
recruit new members. Held on the Quad
in the fall and the Ferg during the spring,
Get On Board Day draws large numbers
of students who are interested in joining
organizations. An officer within the
organization will receive an application
by e-mail when it is time to apply, which
is a “first come, first serve” basis. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Reservations must be made at least (5) working days in advance. Reservations can be
made by contacting the Ferguson Center Reservations Office at 205.348.2827 or by
filling out an on-line Display Case Reservation Form.
Only recognized University affiliated groups and University Departments will be allowed
to reserve display cases.
The reserving party must provide all decorations and materials necessary for the display.
The use of nails or staples to tack items in the display case is prohibited.
Anyone doing so will be charged for damages.
The reserving party is responsible for removing all materials and decorations at the
conclusion of the reservation period. If materials are not removed, unclaimed displays
will be taken down by Ferguson Center staff and discarded.
The Display Case key may be checked out at the Ferguson Center Reservations Office
during regular hours of operation. The key must be returned as soon as you have either
set up and/or removed your display. Please be sure that the display case is locked. If
there is not a lock on the display case that you have reserved, please notify the Ferguson
Center Reservations Office, Facilities Manager or Student Building Manager on duty (if
during evening or weekend hours).
The Ferguson Center is not responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen items
that are a part of any display case.
1. All flyers must be no larger than 8 1/2" x 14" and must clearly state the name(s) of
the sponsoring organization(s) or departments(s).
2. A maximum of one flyer or sign per event, per week can be posted.
3. Posters or flyers in any language other than English should carry an English
translation.
4. Items should be brought to Room 230 Ferguson Center for posting.
5. All flyers/signs will be removed after the date of the event.
6. Profanity, nudity, or the promotion of alcoholic beverages or bars on display board
flyers will not be permitted.
7. Questions regarding the posting policy should be directed to the Union Director's
Office in Room 230 Ferguson Center.
The Ferguson Center Event Planning Office (EPO) is located in Room 230 in the Ferguson
Center Student Union. The staff is available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
to answer questions and can help you successfully plan and carry out any size event.
For student organizations, the President or Advisor must initiate the reservation
request. Please note that the Ferguson Center is not available for regular academic
classes.
On-line reservation form requests are preferred and can be submitted via the on-line
reservation system. To access the web site go to www.ferguson.ua.edu and click on
Reservations/Room Request.
The Ferguson Center EPO will try to assign requested space when possible and
appropriate. The EPO reserves the right to substitute assignments when
necessary to best accommodate all space requests.
Please note that the time frames listed below are guidelines. Requests may not be
able to be accommodated if adequate notice is not received; additional fees
may also be incurred.
Internet connection
Security
Teleconference arrangements
Telephone line activation
Audio-visual requests
3. Audio/Visual Policies
Cancellations made less than 48 business hours before the event will be
charged a cancellation fee of 50% of the rental charges.
5. Billing
6. No Shows/Cancellations
In order to accommodate as many requests for events as possible, we must ask all
organizations to honor their reservations. Because of the high demand for Ferguson
Center meeting rooms, an organization or department that reserves a room and does
not use it and fails to cancel the reservation within a reasonable amount of time may
be assessed a late cancellation fee.
Cancellations for regular Ferguson Center facilities must be received by 2:00 p.m. one
(1) business day prior to the event by sending an e-mail to reservation@sa.ua.edu or
by calling (205) 348-2827.
Third occurrence – loss of privileges for one semester and cancellation fee.
7. Time Restraints
Requests for a building hour extension must be made at least 10 working days
in advance of the event to the Event Planning Office.
9. Event Security
Sponsoring student organizations must take adequate precautions for the security of
attendees at an event, as determined by the Union Director’s office and the University of
Alabama Police Department. Failure to adhere to these security policies may result in an
administrative and/or disciplinary sanction.
Event security is scheduled through the Ferguson Center Union Director’s Office. The
sponsoring organization will be required to pay a portion of the security personnel in
advance of the event. UAPD establishes the hourly rates for security and UAPD and
Ferguson Center will jointly decide the number of officers needed for an event. If security
requirements are not completed, the event will be canceled.
In general, the required number and type of security personnel for an event will be
determined by the following:
Money Collection:
The collection of money for any purposes (ticket sales, souvenir sales, refreshment sales,
etc.) could require additional security personnel.
Risk Assessment:
Increased risks (e.g., threats received, demonstrations planned) will increase the security
requirement.
10. Decorations
May take place only at reserved locations on the First and Second Floor by
registered student organizations, University Departments, or approved vendors
who have made a reservation through the EPO. In order to protect the rights of our
patrons, distribution or solicitation is not allowed away from assigned space in
other parts of Ferguson Center or in the areas outside of Ferguson Center
(including parking lots).
12. Parking
Permits are required to park on campus Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Handicap zones are in effect at all times.
Parking is also available for $0.50 on the upper two levels of the Ferguson
Center Parking Deck located off of McCorvey Drive.
The SGA President’s Room (307), Morris Mayer Room (312), Anderson Society
Room (313), Sparkman Room (358), The Forum (360), and Rooms 204-A, 204-B,
and 305 have pre-set conference furniture. A minimum of $25 fee will be levied if
these sets are altered or rearranged in any way.
Organizations should contact the Event Planning Office at least five days in
advance to discuss room sets.
• Ferguson Center is a smoke free building. Smoking is not permitted at any time.
• The Second Floor Terrace area outside Starbucks has also been designated as a no
smoking area. The designated smoking area is located outside the Game Room
and Supply Store Entrance on the First Floor.
15. Responsibility
The sponsoring organization is responsible for all charges, fees, and any
damage resulting from a member of the organization or from anyone attending the
event.
The sponsoring organization will be assessed the full replacement cost for any
damaged furniture, draperies, carpeting, etc.
16. Misrepresentation
• Student organizations shall not use their privileges for access to university space
and services inappropriately. As an example, a student organization should never
agree to reserve a meeting room for a non-university group or commercial vendor
who would not have access to campus or for whom there would be a fee charged.
If a non-university group of any type contacts your student organization about "co-
sponsorship" for access to space or service, please contact the Event Coordinator
for more information.
1. Student groups are allowed to bring in snack food and beverages to organizational
meeting (subject to the following conditions) not totaling more than $35 in value in to
the Ferguson Center.
• Pretzels
• Chips
• Salsa/Dips
• Crackers
• Candy
• Popcorn
• Cookies/Brownies
• Peanuts
• Baked goods (donuts, breads, Rice Krispie Treats, bread sticks, etc.)
• Vegetables and fruit platters
• Whole fruit
• Sodas
• Bottled Waters
• Iced Tea
• Juice
• Punch/Lemonade
• Pre-made hot beverages
3. All incidental items (paper plates, tableware, napkins, and cups) must be provided by
the student group. Classic Fare Catering can provide these items for a charge if required
in advance.
4. The use of appliances that require and electrical supply (coffeepots, crock pots, etc.)
is not permitted.
6. Student groups who plan to bring food in to the Ferguson Center must stop at the
Information Desk upon entry to the building and inform the Information Desk attendant
that they will be bringing food in to the Ferguson Center.
7. Rooms must be left in the condition they were found. All trash must be placed in the
trash bags obtained from the Ferguson Center Information Desk.
8. Organizations that fail to follow the above guidelines or abuse the snack food policy
can have their privileges revoked by the Ferguson Center Union Directors Office.
2. Tables are only available for registered student organizations and University
Departments.
4. Group members must remain with the table at all times. Groups cannot leave
information displays unattended.
5. Amplified sound (i.e., radios, TVs, etc.) may be used only with permission from the
Event Planning Office and must be at an acceptable volume level. The Ferguson Center
EPO reserves the right to ask groups to lower the volume on sound equipment.
6. Tables can be reserved for up to one week (Monday-Friday) for a specific activity or
promotion.
7. Information tables reserved during Study Week or Finals Week should not be staffed
by students.
8. Student groups must adhere to the same policies as outside vendors regarding the prohibition of credit
cards, cellular/paging, etc
Tentative
2006 – 2006
October 2, 2006
November 7, 2006
March 5, 2007
April 9, 2007
All FAC Packets are due in the SGA office by 4:45 p.m.
the Monday prior to the meeting Date.
The University of Alabama does not condone any form of hazing, and students involved in hazing incidents are
subject to University disciplinary sanctions. The University has accepted and approved the following anti-
hazing policy:
Hazing, as defined by Section 16-1-23, Code of Alabama (1975), and such Section as may be amended from time
to time.
Additionally, for the purpose of this Code, hazing shall include any mental or physical requirement or obligation
placed upon a person by a member of an organization, individual or a group of individuals, which could cause
discomfort, pain, or injury including, but not limited to, striking, laying open hand upon, treating with violence or
offering to do bodily harm to a person with intent to punish or injure the individual, or other treatment of a
tyrannical, abusive, shameful, insulting, or humiliating nature.
Hazing is an action taken or situation created, whether on or off University premises, to produce mental or physical
discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Hazing is also considered to be the creation of a situation,
which results in or might result in mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule, including
involuntary servitude, often called “personal favors.” Both individuals and organizations may be held accountable
for such activity.
We, the undersigned, have read and understand the above statements concerning the policies of The University
of Alabama and the Campus Activities Office prohibiting hazing in any form or fashion. Our signatures attest
that our organization follows and adheres to all University, local, state and federal laws.
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Date
STUDENT ORGANIZATION UPDATE FORM
(SEMESTER) ______ (YEAR) ______
NUMBER OF CURRENT MEMBERS Is this group a local chapter of a national/international organization? YES* NO
*If this organization is a campus chapter of a local, state, regional national or international organization, please submit with
the campus constitution and by-laws a copy of the local, state, regional, national or international constitution and by-laws.
ORGANIZATION OFFICERS
By signing below, we hereby give our consent to release our grades for official education purposes to the advisor(s) of the above named
organization and the Campus Activities Office. We grant this permission as long as we are officers of this organization.
PRESIDENT
Student Full Name E-mail Address Campus Wide ID Number
X
Complete Local Mailing Address City State Zip Code Local Phone Number Student’s Signature
VICE PRESIDENT
Student Full Name E-mail Address Campus Wide ID Number
X
Complete Local Mailing Address City State Zip Code Local Phone Number Student’s Signature
TREASURER
Student Full Name E-mail Address Campus Wide ID Number
X
Complete Local Mailing Address City State Zip Code Local Phone Number Student’s Signature
DECLARATION OF ADVISOR
I am aware of the responsibilities of a student organization advisor as outlined in the Student Handbook (http://www.sa.ua.edu/dos), and I agree
to serve as advisor for the above named organization during the current academic year.
1.
Faculty/Staff Advisor Name Campus E-Mail Address Campus Wide ID Number
X
University Department/Office Campus Box Number Campus Phone Number Advisor’s Signature
2.
Faculty/Staff Advisor Name Campus E-Mail Address Campus Wide ID Number
X
University Department/Office Campus Box Number Campus Phone Number Advisor’s Signature
We hereby certify that the above named organization will abide by and conduct all activities in accordance with state and federal law, the organization constitution and by-laws,
and the policies and procedures governing student organizations as formulated by The University of Alabama and stated in the Student Handbook (http://www.sa.ua.edu/dos).
Additionally, we, the undersigned, certify that organization membership currently includes at least ten (10) or more students enrolled at The University of Alabama and verify that
the information appearing on this form is true and correct to be best of our knowledge. This information may be released for directory and mailing purposes. The Campus
Activities Office will receive written notification of any changes occurring in the organizational constitution and by-laws, officers, advisors, or general status.
X X
President Signature Date Faculty/Staff Advisor Signature Date
**IF THE EVENT IS CLOSED, DESCRIBE METHOD OF LIMITING ACCESS TO THE EVENT AND OF
IDENTIFYING GUESTS
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2. Describe plans to provide sufficient food and alternative beverages to members/guests for the
duration of the event.
3. Describe method of providing transportation to those unable to drive and of preventing intoxicated
members/guest from driving.
SPONSOR INFORMATION CO-SPONSOR
__________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
President Name Phone President Name Phone
E-Mail Address ______________________________ E-Mail Address _________________________________
___________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Vice President Name Phone Vice President Name Phone
E-Mail Address ______________________________ E-Mail Address _________________________________
___________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Secretary Name Phone Secretary Name Phone
E-Mail Address ______________________________ E-Mail Address _________________________________
__________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Treasurer Name Phone Treasurer Name Phone
E-Mail Address ______________________________ E-Mail Address _________________________________
___________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Event Chairperson Name Phone Event Chairperson Name Phone
E-Mail Address ______________________________ E-Mail Address _________________________________
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Advisor Signature Phone Advisor Signature
E-Mail Address _____________________________ E-Mail Address _________________________________
________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________
President Signature Phone President Signature Phone
I hereby certify that, as the event chairperson for this organization, I am at least 21 years of age (for functions with
alcohol). I understand that I am responsible for coordinating and overseeing this event. I hereby agree that I will be
present for the duration of the event. I will be available to meet with any University official to review the
procedures which are to be followed for registered social functions.
_____________________________________ ___________________________________________
Event Chairperson Signature Event Chairperson Signature
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I, the undersigned, a duly authorized representative or officer of the Applicant, for and on behalf of the
Applicant hereby apply for the Permit described above. By signing this Permit Agreement and for the period
of time for which the Permit is issued, the Applicant agrees:
1. To abide by and comply with all provisions set forth in the Social Event Alcohol Policy.
2. To abide by and comply with all state and local laws applicable to a social event at which alcoholic
beverages are present and consumed.
3. To permit any State of Alabama Beverage Control Board official and any University of Alabama
representative to inspect the area or premises that is being used for the social event.
4. Not to offer either as an association or organization with any person, group, or organization anything
of value as a premium or consideration to have alcoholic beverages served or available at a social
event.
5. Not to advertise or give public notice of the use, availability, or consumption of alcoholic beverages
at an upcoming social event.
The Applicant understands a violation of the conditions set forth in this Permit Application and Agreement may
subject the Applicant to disciplinary action in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct published in the
Student Affairs Handbook and could result in sanctions, including, but not limited to, imposition of fines and
suspension or revocation of the Applicant’s permit.
Applicant acknowledges that the Permit is not a license to offer for sale or to sell or distribute alcoholic
beverages. The Permit issued by Campus Activities Office serves only as permission from the University of
Alabama for a student organization to have alcoholic beverages at an on-campus social event.
The undersigned acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Social Event Alcohol Policy.
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Signature of Applicant’s Authorized Representative or Officer Address, City, State and Zip / Phone
__________________________________________________
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Signature of Faculty Advisor Phone Signature of Chapter Advisor
Phone
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