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Student Organization Checklist

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Student Organization Checklist

All email communication with OSS should involve your faculty advisor

Download the Checklist

All Events

  • Check the student activities calendar for conflicts before scheduling.
  • Submit events or fundraisers for approval at least 30 days prior to the event.
  • Submit at least two photos or videos per event to Carlton Norris.
    • Include who is in the photo
    • Include a brief description of the event
    • Include photo release forms for anyone not affliated with UAMS featured on
      your socials

Monthly Meetings

  • Reserve a meeting room using 25Live (if on campus).
  • Submit the Monthly Meeting Request form.
  • Submit guest speaker info at least 30 days before the speaking engagement.
    • Notify Dr. Philip if the speaker is a government official or associated staff member

Social, Fundraising, Educational Events

  • Reserve a meeting room using 25Live (if on campus).
  • Submit the Fundraising, Educational, and Social Event Request form.
    • Note if the event is on campus or non-UAMS persons will attend
    • Always answer “No” to the question about alcohol on campus
  • Notify Dr. Philip of any expected government official or associated staff or guests.
  • Attach merchandise photos or renderings to the event form, if applicable.
    • Note in the event description that your faculty advisor approved the design
  • Submit all non-UAMS / external sponsorships to your faculty advisor and Dr. Philip for approval.

Health Screening Event

  • Submit the Fundraising, Educational, and Social Event Request form.
  • Submit the Screening Supplies form to Carlton Norris.
    • Must be signed by your organization advisor before submission
  • Return supplies, Health Screening Information forms, and results within 2 business days after the event.

Reimbursements for Events

  • Request a tax-exempt form from Heather Brewer before purchasing food, services, or merchandise.
  • Email Heather Brewer for food/drink reimbursement within 7 days of the event.
    • Include the meeting agenda
    • Include a sign-in sheet or list of attendees
    • Include the paid itemized receipt
  • Submit all reimbursement requests for the academic year by April 30.

Professional Travel/Meeting

  • Submit the Professional Travel form to your faculty advisor for approval.
  • Email the signed Professional Travel form to Dr. Philip.
  • Have your faculty advisor email Dr. Philip the final list of approved travelers.
    • Include conference name and dates of attendance
  • Have your faculty advisor email estimated expenses to Dr. Philip and Heather Brewer before the conference.
    • Consider registration, travel, and lodging
  • Submit a PDF of paid invoices to Heather Brewer within 7 days of returning.
    • Include conference info (agenda, website link, etc.)
    • Include paid receipts for approved category
    • Include itemized hotel invoices listing all occupants per room
  • Submit summer meeting requests by May 30 — faculty advisor to Dr. Philip and Heather Brewer.

Elections/New Executive Transition

  • Submit GPA verification for all new executive members 14 days before voting.
    • Faculty advisor submits to Dr. Philip
  • Title the GPA verification form correctly.
    • Format: First Last – Org Name GPA Verification form – Month Year
    • Example: John Smith – Kappa Psi GPA Verification form – March 2026
  • Inform Dr. Philip and Carlton Norris of new officers after elections.
  • Hold a transition meeting with incoming and outgoing executive members.

Fraternities

  • Attend and present at the fall Rush Informational Meeting.
  • Inform Carlton Norris of your desired social event date and submit a Social Event form
    • Priority for rush social dates will rotate each year.

Shadow Box

  • Update the shadow box by Orientation and maintain it throughout the year.
  • Keep all photos and text large and legible.

End of the year

  • Submit the Annual Report to Carlton Norris by May 15.
  • File tax returns every three years, if any of the following apply.
    • It’s required by the chapter’s national organization
    • The chapter maintains a private bank account
    • The chapter assumes revenue
    • The chapter purchases supplies with tax-exempt status

Download the Checklist

Download the printable checklist for student organization meetings, planning, finances, elections, and requests.

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