STUDENT ACTIVITIES
organizations manual
The SMU Student Organizations Manual was developed as a resource for groups. It contains information relevant to organizations and their functioning within the University environment. Through the Manual outlines some of the policies that organizations must follow, it is important to remember that all organizations are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct.
The downloadable version of the manual is available here.
Section 2: Campus Resources & Facilities
- Copy Facilities
- Media Services
- Office Of Public Affairs
- Publication Services
- Student Media Company
- Student Activities Center
- Hughes-Trigg Student Center
- Facilities For Meetings Or Programs
Section 3: Organizational Resources
- Healthy Organizations
- Does Your Organization Need A Wellness Program?
- Characteristics & Responsibilities Of A Good Group Member
- Chairperson Responsibilities
- Committees
- Goal Setting: A Key To Motivation
- Constitution And By Laws
- How To Run An Effective Meeting
- Robert’s Rules Of Order: An Overview
- Minutes Of The Meeting
- Membership Recruitment, Elections And Training
- How To Conduct A Successful Program
- Programming Checklist
- Publicity And Promotion
- Agreements And Contracts
Section 4: Recognition And Funding
- Chartered Student Organizations
- Ways To Receive Funds
- Policies And Procedures For Financial Transactions With The SMU Students’ Association
Section 5: Organization Advisors
- Advisor Awareness
- The Role Of An Advisor
- Advisor Checklist
Section 6: Policies & Procedures
- Guidelines For Use Of Alcohol
- Use Of Buildings On Campus
- Contract Review Process
- Risk Management And Insurance Liability Coverage For Student Organizations And Their Activities
- Request For Late Night Event On Campus
- Posting Of Material On Campus
- Residence Hall Posting Policies
- Solicitation Of Gifts And Donations
- Students’ Association Ad Request Process
- Policy For Coca-Cola Product Donation
- Request To Use Counter Space In Student Activities
- Protest And Demonstrations Policies
- Request For Use Of Campus Grounds
- Request For Use Of Campus Grounds Stakes Signs Only


