POLICIES
Division of Student Involvement
Student Organization Policy Manual (SOP)
The Student Organization Policy (SOP) Manual was established in 2023 to lay out the policies and procedures student organizations must follow to maintain SGA-recognition and all associated benefits. These policies are created by the Student Organization Governance Board and enforced by the Student Organization Compliance Board. The SOP Manual supersedes and supplements a student organization's constitution and bylaws, providing a clear framework for fair and equitable operations.
See below links to all manuals that the Division of Student Involvement and the Finance Board follow.
FINANCE BOARD
Student Activity Fee Manual (SAF)
The Student Activity Fee (SAF) was established in 1983 to fund student activities, with allocations overseen by the Finance Board and the Student Activities Business Office (SABO). Funding is distributed through Annual, Supplemental, and Tentative Budgets, each with specific guidelines and eligibility criteria. The SAF Manual outlines procedures for requesting funds, spending restrictions, audit processes, and the appeals system, ensuring responsible management and accountability for the allocated resources.
Student Organization Approval and Recognition Manual (SOAR)
The Student Organization Approval and Recognition (SOAR) Manual outlines the new undergraduate organization process. The Student Organization Approvals Board follows this document, guiding prospective student leaders through preliminary, tentative, and into full SGA-recognition, focusing on how to create fair, transparent, and sustainable organizations on campus. The SOAR Manual dictates how the Student Organization Approvals Board makes decisions on whether to advance organizations through the student organization process.
Finance Board Manual
The Finance Board is responsible for allocating the Student Activity Fee to support campus-wide events and programs, ensuring that decisions are made in the best interest of the undergraduate student body. Members are expected to maintain high ethical standards, attend meetings and funded events, and must apply through a process overseen by the Association Executive Board.
Division of Student Involvement Manual
The Division of Student Involvement (DSI) Manual defines the structure of the Division of Student Involvement as well as its powers and responsibilities. Members are expected to maintain high ethical standards, incorporate a holistic mindset, and must apply through a process overseen by the Association Executive Board.