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organizations manual
To download PDF versions of the SMU Organizations Manual, click on each section below:
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


