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Student Organization Recognition Packet
Fall 2018/Spring 2019
Included in this packet are the following forms:
- Officer Roster
- Membership Information
- Organization Roster
- Student Organization Bank Accounts
- Faculty Advisor Verification Form
- Policies and Procedures Compliance Form
- Hazing Policy Form
- Sign Approval Form
- Food Policy Approval Form
Please attach the most recent copy of your organization Constitution
and Bylaws.
For office use only - Date received: ___________________
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STUDENT ORGANIZATION
OFFICER ROSTER FALL 2018/SPRING 2019
Organization Name: ___________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________
Organization Email: ___________________________________________________________
President Information:
Name: _______________________________ E-mail Address: ___________________________
Cell Phone #: _________________________W Number: _______________________________
For Office Use Only: CUM GPA: __________ SEM GPA: __________ HRS. Enrolled: __________
Officer Title: __________________________________________________________________
Name: _______________________________ E-mail Address: ___________________________
Cell Phone #: _________________________W Number: _______________________________
For Office Use Only: CUM GPA: __________ SEM GPA: __________ HRS. Enrolled: __________
Officer Title: __________________________________________________________________
Name: _______________________________ E-mail Address: ___________________________
Cell Phone #: _________________________W Number: _______________________________
For Office Use Only: CUM GPA: __________ SEM GPA: __________ HRS. Enrolled: __________
Officer Title: __________________________________________________________________
Name: _______________________________ E-mail Address: ___________________________
Cell Phone #: _________________________W Number: _______________________________
For Office Use Only: CUM GPA: __________ SEM GPA: __________ HRS. Enrolled: __________
* A student organization officer must meet the following grade requirement to be eligible to hold office:
- Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours (full time student)
- Have a minimum 2.5 semester GPA and a 2.5 cumulative GPA
For more information on this University policy go visit the Office for Student Engagement Student
Organizations/Greek Life Policies and Procedures manual at http://www.southeastern.edu/admin/ose/
*Please attach an additional sheet of paper with any additional officers.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATION
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION FALL 2018/SPRING 2019
This information will be used by the Office for Student Engagement on the website and in
various other forms to promote your organization and to assist students in searching for and
connecting with your organization.
Organization Name: ____________________________________________________________
Requirements for Membership:
Meeting Information (When, Where, Time, etc.):
Amount of Dues: __________________________________
Description of Organization:
Contact Information:
Website URL: _________________________________________________________________
Facebook Page: ________________________________________________________________
Twitter Name: ________________________________________________________________
Other Social Media: ____________________________________________________________
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ORGANIZATION ROSTER OF MEMBERS
Name of Organization: __________________________ Semester/Year: _________________
Name
Last, First, Middle Initial
W Number
New Member
Y/N
I CERTIFY ROSTER IS CORRECT: ____________________________________________
Signature of President
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FACULTY ADVISOR VERIFICATION FORM
FALL 2018/SPRING 2019
Name of Organization: _________________________________________________________________
Each student organization is required to have a faculty advisor who must be a member of the University’s
faculty or staff. Graduate students may not serve as faculty advisors.
Responsibilities of a Faculty Advisor:
1. Remain informed concerning the purposes and programs of the organization, and provide advice
on the planning and implementation of events and activities.
2. Be aware of all University policies and procedures regarding student organizations.
3. Meet with members, inter/national visitors, alumni advisors, Office for Student Engagement staff,
etc. as necessary.
4. Assist in the promotion of scholarship.
5. Attend organizational meetings and events as needed.
6. Regularly meet with the organization officers to establish mutual understanding and expectations.
7. Evaluate projects, performance, and progress; serve as a resource and provide feedback to the
officers of the organization.
8. Represent the organization and its interests to other faculty and staff.
9. Serve as a consistent link with the past and provide a historical perspective to assist the current
leadership in accomplishing goals.
10. Approve or disapprove activities of the organization through the Registration of Activities
process.
11. Contact the Office for Student Engagement if the organization could benefit from special
guidance or programming.
I understand and agree to perform the role of faculty advisor to the above listed organization. I
understand that I am the contact person responsible for working with this organization at Southeastern
Louisiana University.
Name: ____________________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________ City, State, Zip: ______________________
Campus Phone #: ___________________________ Cell Phone #: _______________________________
______________________________________________ ________________________
Signature Date
The information provided will be kept on file in records located in the Office for Student Engagement. Access to
this information will be limited to an “as needed” basis. E-mail addresses will be used for regular correspondence
and will be published online.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
MEMO:
DATE: July 26, 2018
TO: Student Organization Presidents
FROM: Office for Student Engagement
RE: Student Organization Bank Accounts
To be in compliance with the Louisiana’s Attorney General’s Opinion 94-167, the
Southeastern Controller’s Office must have a listing of all student organizations’ bank
accounts whose faculty/staff advisor is responsible and/or has any control over the receipt,
deposit, and/or expenditures of an organization’s funds.
Please fill in the information requested below and submit information along with your
organization’s Fall 2018 registration packet.
NAME OF ORGANIZATION: _________________________________________________________
NAME OF BANK: ___________________________________________________________________
NAME OF ACCOUNT: _______________________________________________________________
ACCOUNT NUMBER: ________________________________________________________________
1. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY: ____________________________________________________
Title: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________________
2. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY: ____________________________________________________
Title: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________________
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
MEMO:
DATE: July 26, 2018
TO: Student Organizations’ Presidents
FROM: The Office for the Dean of Students
RE: Registration of Activities and Alcohol Policy
All Southeastern student organizations are required to register their meetings and social
functions. Access to the registration of activities form is available on the website for the
Division for Student Affairs. In addition, if alcohol will be present at any
functions of the student organization, organizations are required to have their officers’ meet with
the Dean of Students (Student Union Room 2409, 549-3792) prior to final approval of these
events. Any organization that fails to adhere to the above mentioned
criteria will be denied social functions involving alcohol and may also face Code of Student
Conduct Violations. (For additional information, please refer to the SLU Student Handbook or
the SLU Student Organizations Policies and Procedures manual at
http://www.southeastern.edu/admin/stu_orgs/student_res/index.html
All student organizations are reminded that it is illegal for anyone under 21 years of age to use,
consume, possess and/or purchase alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverage is defined as any
beverage containing ½ or 1% or more alcohol by volume.
If you have any questions in regard to this policy, please refer to the Southeastern Student
Organizations Policies and Procedures Manual or contact the Office for the Dean of Students,
Room 2409 in the Student Union, 549-3792.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
COMPLIANCE FORM
(Please print names)
We, ___________________________________________________ (President’s name) and
____________________________________________________ (Officers’ name) of the
_____________________________________________ (Organization) do hereby affirm to
Southeastern Louisiana University that the organization, represented by our signatures, does
comply with the Student Organization and Greek Life Policies and Procedure Manual.
In order to insure that all members are aware of the requirements outlined in this handbook, we
affirm that:
all members have been informed, in writing, of the requirements outlined in these
policies
these policies are reviewed each Fall and Spring semesters with all members
President Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _____________
Officer Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________
SIGN/FLYER/POSTER POLICY and APPROVAL FORM
A copy of all signs, flyers, posters, notices and/or advertisements (other than those through the
student newspaper and/or athletic programs) for the University community must be presented to
the Office for Student Engagement, in room 2307 of the Student Union, as appropriate for dis-
play, for approval.
The posting of signs, notices, and/or advertisements on other than University bulletin
boards by individuals and/or organizations is PROHIBITED. This includes doors,
windows, hallways, walls of buildings, poles, and trees.
Permission to post signs on the outside of buildings must be obtained from the building
coordinator.
Yard signs and signs on wooden frames are not permissible on Southeastern’s campus
with the exception of those promoting major University events such as Graduation,
Orientation, Athletics, etc. Permission for University approved yard signs must be
obtained from the Office for Student Engagement.
Display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures and/or discriminatory portrayal of
individuals are not allowed.
Chalking on buildings and sidewalks is not allowed.
Advertisements/flyers may not, under any circumstances, be placed on automobile
windshields or indiscriminately handed out to passers-by.
University Police, Physical Plant, and building coordinators are authorized to remove
improperly posted signs/flyer, notices, and/or advertisements in accordance with this
policy.
Authorized signs, once approved, will be allowed 2 days prior to the event, the
day(s) of the event, and must be removed the day after the event, even if the event
is a weekly occurrence. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in loss of
future sign privileges.
ORGANIZATION/BUSINESS: ___________________________________________________
INDIVIDUAL MAKING REQUEST: ________________ PHONE: ______________________
SIGN CONTENT (EXACT WORDING OR ATTACH SAMPLE):
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
CONTENT APPROVAL: ______________________________________
Office for Student Engagement
This form must be signed by the building coordinator who will advise concerning the appropriate
manner and place for posting signs. Permission must be granted by the building coordinator(s)
before the signs are to be posted.
LOCATION OF SIGN(S) SIGNATURE OF BUILDING COORDINATOR(S)
__________________________ _________________________________________
__________________________ _________________________________________
__________________________ _________________________________________
This form must be returned to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, in room 2409 of
the Student Union, after being signed by Building Coordinators.
REMINDER: SIGNS ARE TO BE REMOVED BY THE DAY FOLLOWING THE EVENT ADVERTISED.
FINAL APPROVAL: _____________________________________ ________________
Office for Student Engagement Date Approved
Revised 1/5/16
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Dean of Students
11/15/06
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
FOOD POLICY APPROVAL FORM
FOR FOOD RELATED ACTIVITY OR PURCHASE
Student Organization or Department Unit:________________________________________
Purpose of Activity:_______________________________ __________________________
Date of Activity: Time of Activity:_________________________________
Food to be Served:__________________________________________________________
Location of Activity:______________________________ __________________________
Food Will Be: [ ] Sold or [ ] Served Free
Is Food Being Donated?: [ ] No / [ ] Yes- Donor Name__________________________
Food Will Be Purchased From: [ ] Campus Dining
[ ] Vendor/Supplier
[ ] Not Applicable
Food Will Be Prepared By: [ ] Campus Dining
[ ] External Caterer
[ ] Student Organization or Departm ental Unit
[ ] Donor
Food Will be Served By: [ ] Campus Dining
[ ] External Caterer
[ ] Student Organization or Departm ental Unit
[ ] Donor
Budget Amount Available for Activity:______________ _____________
[ ] Actual / [ ] Estimated - Cost for Activity:___________________
Name of Full-Time Employee Responsible For Event:__ ____________________________
Name of Individual Who Has Attended the Food Safet y Class:________________________
Certificate of Insurance Attached For External Cate rer: [ ] Yes / [ ] No
Approval Form Submitted By: _______________________ Date_____________________
Approved Form To Accompany Purchase Requisition For Non-Campus Dining Purchase
__________________________________________________________________________
Activity or Purchase Approved By: _________________ __________________ _________
Director, Office for Student Engagement Date
Office for Student Engagement
Student Union RM 2307, SLU 10483, Hammond, LA 70402 | Phone:(985) 549-2120
Fax: (985) 549-3946 | student.engagement@southeastern.edu
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Hazing Policy
Southeastern Louisiana University does not tolerate hazing including the physical, mental
or psychological abuse of any individual or individuals. All allegations of hazing will be fully
investigated by the University Police Department and/or the Office of Student Advocacy
and Accountability. Any group, and/or individuals within a group, found responsible hazing
may face disciplinary action up to and/or including expulsion from the University.
The University adheres to the Southeastern Louisiana University’s Hazing Policy,
University of Louisiana System’s policy on hazing(S-II.XXIII.-1); the Fraternity Executive
Association’s statement on hazing (also referred to herein as the Association and/or FEA
definition of and statement on hazing) and the Louisiana State Law (RS 17:1801).
Definitions and Regulations against Hazing
University of Louisiana System Policy on Hazing
Hazing shall be defined as:
A. Any action taken or situation created, whether on or off college or university property,
which is life-threatening to the individual or are intended to hurt or to humiliate physically
or mentally.
B. Kidnapping, paddling, slapping, branding, burning with cigarette, or any such activities
which are life-threatening to the individual or are intended to hurt or to humiliate
physically or mentally.
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Louisiana Law on Hazing
R.S. 1801 Hazing Prohibited
Hazing in any form, or the use of any method of initiation into fraternal organizations in
any educational institution supported wholly or in part by public funds, which is likely to
cause bodily danger or physical punishment to any student or other person attending any
such institution is prohibited. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined
not less than ten dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not less
than ten days nor more than thirty days, or both, and in addition, shall be expelled from
the educational institution and not permitted to return during the current session or term in
which the violation occurs.
Fraternity Executive Association (FEA): Statement on Hazing
The Fraternity Association which Social Greek Organizations defines hazing as any action taken
or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or
physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Such activities and situations
include paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks,
quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside
the confines of the house; wearing, publicly, apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in
good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and
activities; late work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities; and any other activities
which are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the
educational institution.
Southeastern Definition of Hazing
In an attempt to adopt a policy that is more inclusive for all community members, Southeastern
Louisiana has established the following definition of hazing:
Any activity that endangers the mental/physical health or safety of someone for the purpose of
initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group,
team, or organization regardless of the individual’s willingness to participate in the activity.
Hazing actions and situations include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Activities or events that facilitate rapid drinking, drinking games, intoxication or
impairment, and forced consumption of both palatable food and, or any other substance.
2. Any action taken or situation created that may cause pain, injury, excessive physical stress
or fatigue including, but not limited to the following: paddling, slapping, tackling, pushing,
and exercise that is not part of a reasonable all-organization athletic event.
3. Activities that involve the use of rope, string, elastic, or any device or material utilized to
restrain or confine an individual.
4. Activities involving lineups, interrogation, or verbal abuse.
5. Theft of property.
6. Transportation against an individual’s will (kidnapping) and/or abandonment at distant
locations.
7. Scavenger hunts.
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8. Activities or expectations that are so time consuming as to significantly interfere with class
work, study time, and sleep.
9. Requirements that financially take advantage of individuals within the group (Requiring an
individual to purchase items as punishment).
10. The use of obscenities and vulgarities in dress, language or action.
11. Sexual degrading activities, including stripping, simulation of sexual acts or sexually
explicit cheers, chants, and songs.
12. Conducting any form of personal servitude including, but not limited to driving individuals
to class, cleaning another individual's room, serving meals to another individual, washing
another individual's car; etc.
13. Activities that cause psychological stress, including, but not limited to, any deception
designed to convince a student that he/she will not be initiated, will be removed, or will
injured during any activity.
14. Dressing alike in specific costumes or clothing (this does not apply to dress attire required
for business or ritual meetings).
15. Activities that cause psychological stress, including, but not limited to, any deception
designed to convince a student that they will not be made a member of the organization
or group, will be removed, or will be injured during the activity.
16. Forcing or requiring the violation of University Policy, Federal, State or local law, including
but not limited to, burglary, defacement, trespassing, animal cruelty, academic dishonesty,
and providing false or misleading information.
Enforcement of Hazing Policy
Any violation of the hazing policy shall be deemed a violation of the University’s Student Code
of Conduct. Thus, all allegations of hazing will be investigated by the Office of Student
Advocacy and Accountability and/or other appropriate law enforcement agencies. Individuals or
groups found responsible for violating the Hazing Policy may face disciplinary action including
expulsion from the University. The Vice President of Student Affairs, Chief Conduct Officer, and
Assistant Director of Advocacy and Accountability or designee may impose interim sanctions
immediately upon notice of charge of violation of the Hazing Policy.
The University will not tolerate retaliation by any individual or group (whether or not that person
was directly involved in the original incident) against any faculty, staff or student who reports,
participates in an investigation of, or is a complainant in a disciplinary proceeding involving the
allegation of hazing. Claims of retaliation will be investigated as a breach of the University’s
Hazing policy and may result in University sanctions.
Where Hazing Begins
Below are some considerations for determining if an activity constitutes hazing:
Is the activity an educational experience?
Does this activity promote and conform to the ideals and values of the organization or
group?
Will this activity increase the individual’s respect for the organization or group?
Is it an activity that the organization or group members participate in together?
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Would you be willing to allow parents or University officials to witness this activity?
Does the activity have value in and of itself?
Why should you care about Hazing?
What individuals and groups may consider to be a perfectly harmless way of making
students learn their lesson in education, may, in the view of others, be an act that can be
criminal. Hazing is an offense punishable by law in more than 40 states. In addition, this
administration does not condone or accept hazing as a normal part of group member
education. The danger in hazing is that it gets out of hand. What begins as an innocent
prank can lead to disaster.
Student organizations and groups at Southeastern Louisiana University are expected to
be responsible community members and should seek alternative options that focus on the
positive aspects of being involved on campus. These include, but are not limited to the
following:
Campus Involvement - encourage group members to get involved with other campus
organizations or groups.
Community Service or Philanthropic Events that involve the whole group or membership
(not just new members).
Wellness Activities (Intramurals, Group Classes at Pennington Student Activity Center).
Team building exercises such as retreats, sporting events, or obstacle courses
Mentoring.
Leadership training that focuses on ethical leadership and positive group bonding.
Attending campus or community events together.
Begin by asking about the values and characteristics that group members want to cultivate. For
instance, if you want to be a part of an organization in which everyone has a voice in defining the
purpose of the group, what types of activities allow everyone to express themselves and have a
role in the group? If leadership and community service are important group goals, what activities
allow members to work together in teams to build unity around that common purpose? Clarifying
group goals and values, and identifying activities that promote and express those goals and
values is a critical step.
Ultimately, hazing is a community issue with ripple effects beyond the immediate groups or
settings where it occurs. Hazing is a type of abuse that can interfere with the ability of children,
young adults, and adults to thrive as learners and as leaders, whether they’re in school, in a job,
in the military, or a part of any type of group or organization. Each member of any organization or
group has a responsibility to make a difference by being informed about hazing and committing
to hazing prevention.
Reporting Hazing Activities:
If you are being hazed or know someone in your student group or organization who is hazing or
being hazed, come forward and report in writing to any of the following offices:
University Police Department:
985-549-2222
police@southeastern.edu
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Anonymous Reporting Form
Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability
985-549-2213
Incident Reporting Form
Office of Student Engagement
985-549-2120
student.engagement@southeastern.edu
University Housing
985-549-2118
universityhousing@southeastern.edu
Athletic Department
985-549-2395
lionscompliance@southeastern.edu
University of Louisiana System
Louisiana System Anonymous Reporting Form
Many organizations and groups also have internal procedures for reporting hazing anonymously.
Please see your advisors and or coaches for information specific to your organization or group.
Additionally, any faculty member or staff member that becomes aware of possible hazing of
Southeastern Louisiana University students must immediately report the matter to one of the
offices listed above.
All groups and organizations are responsible for knowing, understanding, and
following the university Hazing Policy in addition to any specific governing
organizational or departmental requirements.
I have read and understand the Southeastern Louisiana University Alcohol and Hazing policies
and have distributed the information to the members of:
___________________________________________________
Name of Organization
I have also received a copy of the most up to date Student Organizations/Greek Life Policy and
Procedures Manual and understand that the “student organization” is responsible for complying
with all of the policies and procedures listed therein.
_________________________________________ _____________________________
Signature of President Date
All information contained in the packet must be complete and submitted to the Office for Student
Engagement, Student Union Room 2307 by 12:30 pm Friday, August 31, 2018 to be
considered a recognized organization at Southeastern for Fall 2018.