Office of Student Leadership and Activities
Introduction
Welcome to Delaware State University and best wishes for a successful and enjoyable year.
As you will soon see, there are extraordinary resources here for learning and a number of people dedicated to assisting you to use them in your own best interest. We hope that these opportunities combined in a special chemistry with your own desire to learn, will have far reaching results in helping you to be successful.
Throughout the course of your University experience, when you encounter challenges, need advice, or simply have questions concerning University procedures pr regulations, we hope you will use these resources of the University. You will find many people willing to help you.
If you become oriented with the information presented to you in the handbook, you will be making a good investment in you future at Delaware State University.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Table of Contents
- Mission Statement
- Office of Student Leadership and Activities
- Greek Letter Organizations
- Student Organizations
- Honor Societies
- Special Interest Groups
- Musical Groups
- Student Media
- Student Government
- Campus Ministries
- Student Membership Guidelines
- Student Organization Advisors
- Appendices
Delaware State University reserves the right to repeal, change, or amend the rules and regulations contained in this bulletin
at any time without prior notice, although advance notice of change will be
given whenever possible.
Mission Statement
The Office of Student Leadership and Activities emphasizes the holistic development of students through experimental involvement. The professional staff provides diverse support services and resources to create a social and cultural environment for the students while promoting academic achievement. In order to achieve this mission, Student Activities is guided by its core values:
- Development of Students
- Professional Development
- Providing Outstanding Service
- Fostering a Sense of Community
The Office of Student Leadership’s goal is to provide diverse services and activities, which help to create a social, cultural, and educationally stimulating environment for the Delaware State University community, students, and staff. The Office of Student Leadership and Activities offers the following services:
- Starting a Student Organization
- Advisement/Management
- Policies and Procedures
- Advisor’s Roundtable
- Fund-raising
- Activity Calendar Distribution
- Cultural Events
- Leadership Development
The Office of student Leadership and Activities is the nucleus of campus life at Delaware State University. The office advises several major campus organizations including the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center Program Board, the Pan-Hellenic Council, Student Government Association, the Royal Court, which includes, Class Queens and Class Kings, and Mr. and Miss Delaware State University. Additionally, the Office of Student Leadership and Activities provides services to more than 70 registered student organizations. The Office of Student Leadership and Activities seeks to educate student organizations on university policies and procedures, funding sources, and campus resources. The Office of Student Leadership and Activities staff includes the following:
- 1 Full Time Director
- 1 Part Time Administrative Graduate Assistant
- 1 Part Time Night/Weekend Graduate Assistant
- 1 Student Worker
The Office of Student Leadership and Activities
The Office of
Student Leadership and Activities
142 Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center
(302) 857-6390
The Office of Student Leadership and Activities emphasizes the holistic development of student through co-curricular involvement. The office provides diverse services, which assists to create a social and cultural environment for students, while promoting academic achievement.
The Office of Student Activities and Leadership offers the following services:
- How to Start a Student Organization (See Appendix A)
- Advisement in Program Management (See Appendix B)
- University Policies and Procedures (See Appendix C)
- The Advisor’s Roundtable
- Fund-raising Techniques
- Weekly Event Calendars
- Cultural, Educational, and Recreational Events
- Leadership Development
- Student Travel (See Appendix D)
- Event Planning (See Appendix E)
- Budget Information (See Appendix F)
Greek Letter Organizations
The Pan-Hellenic Council
The Pan-Hellenic Council serves as the coordinating body of Greek-lettered organizations. Its goals include maintaining inter-fraternity and inter-sorority relations, helping each of the fraternities and sororities realize their individual goals, and uniting them under the Greek traditions.
Fraternity sweetheart organizations are prohibited on the University campus. Therefore, any student soliciting the services of another under the guise/pretenses of such an organization or any person participating in such a group will be subject to disciplinary action by the judicial system.
Chapters of the following Greek-Lettered Fraternities and Sororities are active on campus. For information about any of these organizations, contact the University Advisor of the individual organization.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was founded on December 4, 1906, on the campus of Cornell University. The fraternity strives to embody in its members the principles of good character, sound scholarship, fellowship, and the uplifting of humanity.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded on the campus of Howard University on January 15, 1908. The purpose of the sorority is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards. The ladies of this organization promote unity and friendship among college women, maintain a progressive interest in college life, and human service in the study and alleviation of social problems.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded January 5, 1911 on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Fashioning achievement as its purpose, Kappa Alpha Psi began uniting college men of culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond of fraternity.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
On November 17, 1911, on the campus of Howard University, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded. The purpose of this organization is to promote the study of African-American life and history, along with unity among African-American men.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The organization was founded on Howard University’s campus on January 13, 1913. Since the beginning, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has promoted sisterhood, scholarship, and service. The foundation of the sorority’s mission is based upon the Five Point Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on January 9, 1914, by three young black male students. The fraternity exemplifies high ideal so brotherhood, scholarship, and service. The fraternity’s motto: “Culture for service and Service for Humanity.”
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
On the campus of Howard University on January 16, 1920, five female students founded Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. This organization fosters the ideals of service, charity, scholarship, civic and cultural endeavors, sisterhood, and “finer womanhood.” Zeta women pride themselves on being achievers, and many of them set benchmarks of standards of excellence in their chosen field for both African-Americans and all women.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
This sorority was founded November 12, 1922, on the campus of Butler University. The sorority is devoted to motivating youth to greater achievements, wholesome living, inspired actions, and exploring horizons. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is dedicated to the encouragement and promotion of high scholastic attainment, community service and improvement of the quality of life and society.
Student Organizations
Accounting and Finance Club
This club strives to provide a better understanding and appreciation for accounting by assisting in making the transition from student to professional. Membership is open to accounting majors and all students who have a keen interest in the accounting field. This organization allows student to become more involved in business community and civic activities. The organization accomplishes this through involvement in professional forums, civic, and other charitable activities.
Fashion and Merchandising Club
This club provides fashion-merchandising experience involving persons in various aspects of the fashion industry to enhance student’s education al background. The club’s goal is to better prepare students for a career in the fashion industry by providing them with the opportunity to meet persons working in the fashion merchandising industry and to establish contacts.
From Our Neighborhood To Yours
A student organization that is dedicated to hip-hop culture to form a stronger campus community. Emphasis is put on the four main elements of hip-hop, which are: M.C.-ing, D.J.-ing, break-dancing, and graffiti. The organization plans to enhance the awareness of hip-hop through “freestyle contests,” “D.J. battle,” break-dancing contests, and graffiti art exhibits.
Health and Human Performance Major Club
This organization promotes professional and social growth among interested students. It provides opportunities for students to gain valuable experience in administering and supervising the intramural/athletic programs. This club also promotes professionalism, leadership, service, social, and academic excellence among the majors of the Health and Human Performance department, and all interested students.
Jumpstart
The organization seeks to establish leadership and promote academic achievement among the student body. It provides academic support for the student body by establishing learning communities, which include peer tutoring and supplemental instruction. Membership is open to all students who successfully complete a six-week summer jumpstart program.
Marketing Club
The purpose of this club is to develop sound thinking in marketing theory, more exact knowledge, and definition of marketing principles. It also strives to develop a better public understanding and appreciation of marketing problems. The club will seek to improve marketing personnel through various activities. The club promotes friendly relations among students, faculty, and businesspersons.
Mass Communication Society
This society will educate, train, develop, and provide continuous instruction for Mass Communication majors and all interested students. It promotes the welfare of the Mass Communication program, its majors, faculty, and staff by providing leadership and supportive services on the administrative and academic levels. The organization will facilitate the delivery of efficient and effective Mass Communications services to all elements of University.
Mathematical Association of America
The organization is dedicated to the idea that undergraduate mathematics education should expand beyond the experience of the classroom instruction to encompass a broader scope of intellectual and professional activities. It provides information on career and job-related subjects. Guest speakers, research competition, and group exercises will help enhance all classroom theory.
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences
The aim of this organization is to increase the number of students studying the agricultural sciences and related fields at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It emphasizes the importance of the agricultural sciences and related fields by informing interested persons of professional opportunities in the related fields. This organization encourages scholarly achievement, advancement, and excellence among its members and the Delaware State University community.
National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
This organization develops and implements programs related to hospitality and tourism including current trends, new developments, and career options. Its duties include sponsoring workshops for the organization and all interested leaders. Its also creates awareness for new members through fund-raising and meetings.
Nursing Club
This organization will enhance knowledge of its members through service to the community and assume the responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for high health care. The Nursing Club also aids in the development of the whole person, their professional role, and their responsibility for the health care persons in all walks of life.
Phenomenal Women
This mission of this organization is to assist young women intellectually while allowing them to gain leadership in their quest for education and life achievement. All members are outstanding young women of Delaware State University’s campus that are recognized for their superior commitment to excellence. Phenomenal Women emphasizes development of young women through self-expression, self-control, and leadership.
Phi Beta Lambda
This organization provides an opportunity for business students to gain leadership experience to prepare them for business and industry. Members learn to engage in individual and group business enterprise, how to work with representatives of other organizations, and how to hold office and direct the affairs of the group. Members also learn how to compete honorably with their colleagues nationally, locally, and statewide. Membership is open to all students enrolled at Delaware State University.
Political Science Club
All students in good academic standing with the University and who wish to actively participate in the affairs of the community are eligible for membership. This club publishes THE VOICE, a newsletter expressing various students’ viewpoints on current issues. Through forums, the club will alert the community of politics, voting, and other political matters.
Public Relations Student Society of America
This organization will allow members to gain understanding of current theories and procedure of public relations. It enhances current members’ knowledge of public relations and provides access to professional development opportunities. This club serves the public relations profession by helping to develop highly qualified and well-prepared professionals.
Social Work Club
This club enhances the growth and learning by promoting those interested in Psychology-related fields. This club will allow students the opportunity to become more aware of the fields in Psychology, and increase the interest of students in their particular disciplines. Membership is open to all students regardless of their major.
Sociology and Criminal Justice Club
This club encourages and develops a strong interest in the fields of Sociology and Criminal Justice. It enhances the knowledge and theory required in the related fields. The club will achieve these goals through guest speakers, trips, and community service activities related to the fields of Sociology and Criminal Justice.
Students Interested in Free Enterprise
This student organization wishes to have a significant effect on Delaware State University’s campus and the local business community. This will be done through education outreach programs, and the establishment of micro-enterprises. The members of this organization will participate in various competitions, attend career fairs, and hold forums.
Honor Societies
Alpha Delta Mu
This society will empower all social work students and promote scholarship. The members of this organization hold an induction ceremony every spring semester, and current members are encouraged to make presentations at Honors Day. Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students who meet certain requirements.
Alpha Kappa Mu
This honor society promotes high scholarship, encourages sincere and zealous endeavors in all fields of knowledge and service. It cultivates a high order of personal living, and develops an appreciation for scholarship and scholarly endeavors in others. Membership is open to students of junior or senior classification who rank in the upper twenty percent of their class with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or above.
Eta Sigma Delta
The purpose of this society is to recognize the scholastic and professional achievement of students in hospitality management, tourism, and culinary arts. Members of this society pledge to uphold excellence, leadership, creativity, service, and ethics in their personal lives. Membership is open to all Hospitality Management majors.
Nursing Honor Society
The purpose of this society is to recognize superior achievement and the development of the leadership qualities, to foster higher professional standards, encourage creative work, and to strengthen commitment to the ideals and purpose of the profession. Candidates for membership will be elected from students enrolled in the Baccalaureate and Masters program who have completed at least one half of the required nursing component and have demonstrated ability in nursing.
Special Interest Groups
Alpha Nu Omega
This organization offers a lifestyle that is “joyous, satisfying, and rewarding.” The emphasis is on the joy found in worshiping and serving God. This organization meets weekly for study, discussion, and fellowship.
Delaware State University Cheerleaders
The purpose of the squad is to lead cheers and boost school spirit. Membership is open to any Delaware State University student who has successfully passed tryouts and has maintained a grade-point average of 2.0 or above.
Gentlemen of Quality, Inc.
This organization promotes the transformation of young black men in to strong leaders who are committed in reclaiming the glory traditionally exemplified by people of African descent. This transformation will take the form of mentoring, lecturing, and community service.
International Students Association
This organization promotes a sense of unity and pride in among all International Students on campus. It increases awareness of the organization and its role on this campus and throughout the community. The organization works to establish social, cultural, and linguistic adaptation among all students on this campus.
Soccer Club
This organization wishes to produce respectable recognizable individuals with soccer talents at Delaware State University. To enhance the pride and winning spirit in sports on campus and express that to other individuals in the surrounding community. Also, network with other local soccer programs, which will allow them to promote Delaware State University.
Student Ambassadors Association
This organization fosters pride in Delaware State University through service, support, and positive promotions of its ideals. Student who have completed 30 credits hours at Delaware State University, passed an interview with the executive officers of the association, and furnished two acceptable recommendations from members of the faculty and staff of DSU.
Student Activity Programming Board
The board is responsible for the planning, administration of programs, and student activities both in the student center and outside of the student center as well. They will assist, when needed, other organizations and the faculty in planning, cosponsoring activities, programs, and entertainment. The purpose of this board is to assist in providing a more pleasurable and sociable atmosphere for the DSU community.
Musical Groups
Concert Band
The band plays for Delaware State University’s opening convocation and other important events. Membership is open to students who qualify by auditioning with the band director.
Concert Choir
The choir sings at Delaware State University’s opening convocation and other important events. The choir consists of a selected group of mixed voices. Membership is open to all students who qualify by auditioning with the choir director.
Gospel Choir
The DSU Gospel Choir provides a spiritual outlet for students to learn about the fundamentals of music and about the evolution of gospel music. The members of the choir perform a variety of concerts, both on and off campus. The choir participates in at least one annual tour (usually the Atlanta National Gospel workshop and Competition). The gospel choir is open to all students who seek spiritual inspiration in song.
Jazz Ensemble
This ensemble includes selected student musicians who play for various occasions on and off campus. Membership is open to all students who qualify by auditioning with the band director.
The Approaching Storm Marching Band
The band performs for DSU athletic events. Membership is open to all students who qualify by auditioning with the band director.
Student Media
Hornet Newspaper
The Hornet newspaper covers news that is important to Delaware State University. It provides experience in related areas of journalism to all interested students. The organization is responsible for publishing at least one issue of The Hornet every month of the academic year.
Statesmen Yearbook
This organization wishes to promote school pride and unity at Delaware State University. It produces a very high quality yearbook the students of DSU can be proud to share with others. It promotes pride through various community service activities and fund-raisers.
WDSU Radio
This organization is primarily concerned with initiating and furthering the creative and technical potential of its members is radio medium. The members of this organization are allowed the opportunity to expand their creative abilities to radio as well as promote the teaching of technical skills in broadcasting as a career or exploratory experience.
WDSU-TV
This organization features programs written, directed, and produced by DSU students. Membership is open to all students who audition for on-air or behind-the-scenes positions. The Mass Communication Society oversees the station operations.
Student Government
Student Government Association
This association is the official voice of the DSU student body. As such, the Student Government Association provides leadership in student affairs; represents the student body in dealings with the faculty, staff, and administration, and the Board of Trustees. The Student Government Association also organizes, supervisors, coordinators, and funds various student activities.
Branches of the Student Government Association include:
This is the self-governing body for all female students who reside in the residence halls. The purpose of this organization is to unify the ladies of Delaware State University’s campus. This will be carried out through enrichment activities and programs. These activities will include motivational speakers, health awareness, raising self-esteem, time management, and conflict resolution.
This is the self-governing body for all male students who reside in the residence halls. This organization works hand-in-hand with the Student Government Association in order to enhance campus life. This organization plans to empower male students of this campus through lectures, forums, and various other social events.
- The Freshman Class Officers
- The Sophomore Class Officers
- The Junior Class Officers
- The Senior Class Officers
- Representatives from the School of Arts and Sciences
- Representatives from the School of Professional Studies
- Representatives from the School of Agriculture
- Representatives from the School of Management
- Representatives from the School of Education
Mr. and Miss. Delaware State University
These elected male and female students will reign as king and queen over Homecoming activities and all student-sponsored campus functions for one year. These students must have and maintain a grade-point average of 3.0 or above, must plan to return to school the following semester. Students will be student teaching during the proposed term of office are ineligible to run for office.
The Royal Court of Delaware State University includes:
Miss Senior
Miss Junior
Miss Sophomore
Miss Freshman
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Mr. Senior
Mr. Junior
Mr. Sophomore
Mr. Freshman
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Campus Ministries
Alpha Nu Omega
This organization offers a lifestyle that is “joyous, satisfying and rewarding.” The emphasis is on the joy found in worshiping and serving God. This organization meets weekly for study, discussions, and fellowship.
Baptist Student Union
This organization is sponsored by the Baptist church but is open to all that wish to participate. This organization conducts prayer services, praise and Bible study, revivals, mission trips, and various other activities. Members participate in the Annual National Baptist Student Retreat.
Catholic Campus Ministries
The purpose of this organization is to uplift the Catholic community on Delaware State University’s campus. This will be done through various activities, which include, worship services, guest speakers, and revivals. Weekly meeting are held and are open to all student who wish to attend.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
This organization meets for prayer and devotions weekly, and is open to all that wish to participate. This is a “Christ” centered organization, which is Bible based, spirituality nurturing, and stresses the value of participation in a church congregation. The organization seeks to present athletes, coaches, and those whom they influence with the challenge and adventure of receiving Christ as Savior and serving Him through the FCA and the Church.
Gospel Choir
The DSU Gospel Choir provides a spiritual outlet for students to learn about the fundamentals of music and about the evolution or gospel music. The members of the choir perform a variety of concerts, both, on and off campus. The choir participates in at least one annual tour (usually the Atlanta National Gospel Workshop and Competition). Participation is open to all students who seek spiritual inspiration in song.
Muslim Fellowship
This club meets once per week for prayers, study, and fellowship. The weekly meeting is open to all students who wish to participate. The purpose of the organization is to empower the Muslim community on the campus of Delaware State University through various activities.
Student Against A Godless Society
This organization seeks to give Christian students an outlet on Delaware State University’s campus. This outlet consists of biblical teachings and community service. Other activities include weekly church services for all interested students of the University, campus ministries, and food and clothing drives. The organization encourages students to make positive lifestyle choices by setting good examples of these choices.
United Campus Ministries
This club will provide a variety of religious and social programs and social programs for students at Delaware State University. These activities will include Bible study, worship, discussion groups, retreats, conferences, and fellowship. The purpose is to promote social and recreational activities for interested students on DSU’s campus. Membership is open to all full-time or part-time students at DSU, regardless of denominational affiliation or lack thereof.
Wesley Foundation
All programs are open to all that wish to participate, regardless of denomination, church affiliation, or lack thereof. This organization holds weekly Bible studies, discussion and fellowship. Members of this organization attend the National Student Forum held annually, as well as other conferences and retreats. This organization sponsors the Listening Post Ministry and various other programs.
Whatcoat Praise Ministries
The purpose of this organization is to minister through servant leadership. The organization offers innovative Christian programs. Programs include; praise dance, speak outs (Contemporary Christian issues), and worship services. This organization is open to all students with a desire of knowledge for a Christian lifestyle.
Student Membership Guidelines
- Individual Student Membership Responsibilities
- Help students recognize their individual roles in relationship to the goals to the group.
- Encourage each student to accept the responsibility for the group and alert students to the valuable skills and experiences that will be learned.
- Encourage each member to be a part of the planning process and supportive of the decisions of the group.
- Role of the Individual Student Members
- Invite each member to be a part of the planning process.
- Aid the students in recognizing their individual roles as they relate to the group goals.
- Encourage teamwork.
- Role of the Student Leader
- Should keep the advisor informed as to all group activities, meeting locations, and agenda items.
- Should provide minutes of all meetings to the advisor.
- Should meet regularly with the advisor and discuss group plans and current or potential problems.
- The student leaders’ influence is very important to the organization.
Membership
Any registered organization open to all full-time matriculated undergraduate students at Delaware State University. Members of the University community can be invited to attend group meetings. The organization may have faculty, professional staff, graduate students, and part-time students as associate members.
However, there are certain activities that are limited to the full-time undergraduate student members:
- Fund-raisers: Registered organizations must have the approval of the Director of Student Activities and Leadership before soliciting funds.
- It is the responsibility of the members of the registered organization to be familiar with University policies and procedures. The organization must agree to adhere to the policies of the University, the Office of Student Activities and Leadership, and all local, state, and federal laws.
- The registered organization is liable for all of its debts during its existence.
- Renewal of Registration
- Registration is good for one academic school year. Groups/organizations must re-register each year to conduct any activities.
- Utilizing and/or requesting university facilities on behalf of the organization.
- Organization request for University services.
- Voting in organization elections, programs, policies, and procedures, etc.
- Any leadership positions or office in the organization.
- Representing the organization for the University or any other agency.
- Distributing materials on or off campus on behalf of the organizations.
- Registration of a Student Organization
- All clubs/organizations must register with the University. Forms may be picked-up in the Director of Student Activities and Leadership office (room 142 MLK Jr. Student Center).
- The clubs/organizations must submit a student organization profile stating the purpose.
- Organization must submit a constitution, bylaws, and structure of the organization.
- Purpose and goals of the organization must be clear and support the academic goals of the University.
- Planning a successful event (See Attachment)
- Travel
- Organizations that sponsor trips off campus must have completed the attached Delaware State University Travel Waiver Form. (See Attachment)
- Finance
- All organization are required to open an Organization Account on campus. All student organizations, which include Greek-Lettered Organizations, are required to deposit monetary funds in their Delaware State University organization account. (See Attachment)
- Dance Policy
Student Organization Advisors
It is a University requirement that all student organizations have a University advisor. Every Student Organization must have two sponsors, one of which must be selected from the faculty or professional staff. Sponsors are generally selected by the student organization and approved by the Director of Student Activities and Leadership. Sponsors for the student newspaper, student yearbook, and campus radio station are recommended by the organization and approved by the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. Sponsors for the Student Government Association and Mr. And Miss Delaware State University are appointed by the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. The Director of Student Activities and Leadership serves as the primary advisor for both entities. All Student Organization Advisors must attend the student organizations’ sponsored events. University advisors are to encourage and assist registered student organizations in functioning and keeping within the University goals and objectives. The sponsor must assure continuity in programming. The advisor does not control the policies or operation of the organization, but should counsel and offer guidance as needed. However, if a student action or planned action would serve to make the organization or University vulnerable to a liability, the advisor should be quick to make the students aware of the problem and notify the Director of Student Activities and Leadership.
Advisor Guidelines
As a general rule, advisors should be familiar with the organization programs and should counsel the organization in the exercise of its responsibility. Under general circumstances advisors do not have the authority to dictate or control the policies or operation of an organization. However, id a student action or planned action would serve to make the organization or University vulnerable to a liability issue, the advisor is obligated to override the student organization and notify the Director of Student Leadership & Activities immediately.
In carrying out their responsibilities, University advisors will be protected from liability in accordance with University policy.
It is important that rules are established and mutual expectations are openly discussed assisting in the advisor/student organization relationship and to ensure that the relationship be satisfying and rewarding.
The Advisor:
- Is an invaluable resource person to the organization and can usually provide background information drawn from his/her previous experience.
- Helps the organization work within the University Policy and procedures.
- Represents the organization and its interest in professional or faulty meetings.
- Offers evaluation of the organization’s process, performance, and projects to leaders and members.
- Make suggestions to leaders that will upgrade and improve leadership skills.
- Be available when emergency problems arise.
The Advisor’s Influence
- Encourage all members to be open and productive.
- Assist the officers and try to help solve problems that may arise.
- Encourage that leadership opportunities will be offered to others in the organization.
- Be able to provide information to officers and members without inflicting personal bias.
- When a plan or idea is inappropriate, point out other options and choices.
- Advisors should have discussions with leaders and members and display a genius in their development and success.
Use of Copyrighted Videotapes
Performance in Residence Hall Lounges
The 1987 annual conference of the Association of Black College and University Residence Hall Officers International included two programs on copyright restrictions on video performances in residence hall lounges. It was reported that several universities have received cease-and-desist letters as a result of residence hall video performances. Some universities (e.g., the University of Southern California) responded by terminating all video performances in residence hall lounges. Many universities acquire annual non-theatrical public performance license authorizing performances in the residence hall lounges.
The question arises about residence halls being the students’ home and the application or the home-use exemption to halls. Students who have videodisc or videocassette recordings in their private rooms are entitled to the home-use exemption discussed in Chapter 2. On the other hand, there is little question that performances in residence halls that are accessible to nonresidents are public performances and require a license. Two firms, Films, Inc. and Swank Audio Visuals, sell a variety of licenses in this market and there seems to be no justification for continuing unlicensed video performances accessible to nonresidents or a large number of residents.
Appendices
*See OSLA for complete template of Organizational Rosters
DSU Programs and Activities
Dover, Delaware 19901
Organizational Roster
Year -
Name of Organization
Officers of the Year ID# Box#/Address Phone
Pres
VPres
Tres
Corr. Sec
Rec Sec
Sponsors: #1 #2
Address Address
Dept. Phone Dept. Phone
*See OSLA for template of DSU Student Objective
*See OSLA for DSU Student Organizational Sponsors Agreement.
Rules and Regulations for Staging Successful Campus Events
- Advisors MUST be present THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE event. The EVENT CANNOT BEGIN WITHOUT AN ADVISOR. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- All arrangements for Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (MLKSC) auditorium and meeting rooms must be made and confirmed no less than 10 working days prior to the event,
- A RESERVATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND APPROVED BY ASST. V.P. FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS BEFORE FINAL CONFIRMATION WILL BE GRANTED. RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
- All groups and individuals are to abide by the office of Student Activities and Leadership University rules regulations and policies. Any violation will be considered sufficient cause for cancellation or limitation of assigned space or denial of future request to use facilities or sponsor an event.
- All facilities in the MLKSC are to be left in order. Abuse of facilities will result in denial of future use and possible financial sanctions. See No. 12.
- No alcohol, drugs, or tobacco are allowed at any campus activities (See zero-tolerance policy on drugs and alcohol).
- In the event of cancellation, the advisor must inform the Student Activities and Leadership office no less than two (2) days for MLKSC Auditorium and meeting rooms: seven (7) days for all other areas (not including the date of the event itself). A cancellation made less than the time set above will result in the loss of the organization’s privileges.
- Requesters wishing to serve food other than supplied by the university food service must obtain permission from the Office of Student Activities and Leadership.
- Whenever money is exchanged at an event, for any reason, the following applies:
- ONLY ADVISORS AND / CASHIER MAY HANDLE TICKETS AND MONEY.
- STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO HANDLE TICKETS
- TICKETS FOR STUDENT SPONSORED EVENTS ARE TO BE COORDINATED BY THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND DISPENSED ACCORDINGLY.
- ALL ORGANIZATIONS MUST PROVIDE, IN WRITING TO THE OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP, VERIFICATION THAT FUNDS COLLECTED WILL BE DEPOSITED INTO A DSU SCHOOL ACCOUNT.
- STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO MAKE MONETARY TRANSACTIONS.
- All organizations are responsible for any repair costs for damages to the facility assigned. (NOTE: A fee will be assessed for damages and a cleaning fee will apply if the facility is not left clean, clear of debris, bottles, etc.)
- Advertising is restricted to campus publications and campus postings. Special permission of the Asst. Vice President of Student Affairs or his/her designee is required for off campus posting. (Non-Compliance will result in cancellation of event.)
- DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES ARE FOR DSU STUDENTS ONLY!!!!!!!!!!! (Exception: Homecoming only)
- ALL FASHION SHOWS, COMEDY JAMS AND CABARETS ARE TO BE PRESENTED IN AN ORDERLY FASHION, I.E. NO PROFANITY, BIKINIS, NAKEDNESS, OR LEWDNESS.
- ALL FASHION SHOWS MUST BE COORDINATED WITH THE FASHION/MERCHANDISING ORGANIZATION.
- ALL FASHION, TALENT, DANCES, AND COMEDY SHOWS REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SECURITY.
- ALL POLICIES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
DSU Student Travel Release
I, _____________________________, in consideration of being allowed to be a participant with ____________________________ of Delaware State University to attend ___________________________ I will voluntarily assume all risk of loss damage, illness, or injury to my person or property which I may sustain while so engaged or as a result thereof, and release Delaware State University, their officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action on account of any loss or injury, which may occur during my attendance on the trip or as a result thereof, whether arising through the negligence, or omission, default , or other action of Delaware State University their officers, agents, and employees and/or any person or organization associated with such activities. I fully recognize that the activities associated with my attendance on the trip include but is not necessarily limited to:
BEING TRANSPORTED TO/FROM AND DURING THE EVENT BY BUS, VAN, ETC.
I am aware that there are risks associated with event described above and that if I suffer bodily injury, or property loss arising out of my attendance at the event, I voluntarily choose to assume these risks to attend the activity. I have read and executed (signed) this document with full knowledge of its significance to include the rules for the tour.
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Signature of Participant Date
SIGNATURE OF PARENTS OF PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE
In consideration of my progeny’s participation in the activity described above, I _________________________, parents of ____________________
Hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Delaware State University, their officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action on account of any loss or injury, which said progeny may assert against Delaware State University, their officers, agents, and employees and/or any person or organization associated with such activities.
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Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian Date
I have agreed to accompany ______________________, on the trip and I am responsible for __________________________on the student.
Individual Insurance
It is suggested that participants obtain appropriate insurance on an individual basis. If participation is presently insured, it is suggested that participant or participant’s parent on behalf of participant check participant’s policy to assure participant of sufficient and appropriate coverage.
Guidelines to be Followed For All Dances
The following procedures are effective for the school-term of 2005-2006:
- There will be ONLY one dance per month.
- All dances will be held from 9pm-1am! (exceptions Homecoming)
- All tickets MUST be pre-sold and orders through the Office of Student Activities
- Students MUST present their ID for verification of enrollment upon the purchase of tickets/bands.
- Students MUST present both ID and ticket/bands at the entrance of the dance.
- There will be one ticket per student.
- Distribution of tickets MUST be in accordance to room capacity.
- All students MUST adhere to the Zero Tolerance Policy.
- All dances MUST be held in the gymnasium.
- Security MUST be available both in and outside of the event.
- Male and female students are to enter through separate entrances.
- It will be the responsibility of security to provide line control.
- Dual doors MUST be used to bring in students ( a consistent flow of traffic is a MUST!)
- Greek-lettered organizations MUST have support staff with public safety
- A limit of 50 total support staff who are members of the Greek-lettered organization.
- All support staff members must arrive at least one hour prior to the dance.
- All advisors are REQUIRED to arrive at least one hour prior to the dance.
- No dance will begin prior to the arrival of the advisor.
- Advisors MUST be available one hour prior to the event throughout the end.
- If ANY incidents occur the function will be terminated.
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