Fall 2015 Presidents and Treasurers Training

Agenda

• Introductions• The Liaison Role• About Student Involvement and

Leadership• Portfolio and Event Builder• Advisor of the Day• Contracts 101• Inclusive Programing• Upcoming Opportunities

The Liaison Role

• Liaisons serve as a touch point for a category of groups in order to familiarize them with:o programming resourceso leadership development opportunities o university policies

• Your liaison can provide information about:o upcoming leadership opportunitieso SIL events/trainings/programso efforts to recognize groups in your categoryo relevant information specific to your category

What is SIL?

Student Involvement and Leadership (SIL) is a resource center for involvement and leadership at Washington University in St. Louis for students, faculty, and staff. 

SIL Mission

Empowering students to become remarkable leaders.

We accomplish this mission through:• Promoting involvement in the campus community• Providing programs and support within involvement and

engagement, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development

• Advising students and student organizations• Creating innovative leadership development opportunities• Supporting students and organizations when training leaders,

planning events, and advocating• Advocating with students for more just and inclusive

communities

Advisor of The Day

Simple Contract (Bon Appetite, University Vendor)

Speaker/Artist Contract

Security/Venue Contract and/or Program w/Alcohol

Travel

New Group

Cultural Shows/ Performances

Get Involved

High Impact Events

Carol/Renee(Front Desk) 9am-5pm

Student Worker 5-9pm

Student Action Advisor

Place contract in folder and pick up next day

Start an Event Builder submission and make appointment using calendar tool

Make an appointment using calendar tool

Triage

Mike & Mary

Anna & StephanieAnna & Christine

Carynn Smith

Josh & Mike

David, Mary, & Josh (& grad workers)

Josh & Mary

Julia & Dean

Contracts 101

• A contract is required any time a student group enters into an agreement with an individual or company to perform a service, whether or not money is exchanged for that service.

• The University Contract is always preferred.• To protect students from liability, all contracts processed

through Student Union must first be reviewed and then signed by a SIL staff member.

• Vendors signs first.• Students may not pay for serves out of pocket. • A W9 form must be completed by vendor and submitted with

contract.• Simple University Contracts that are correctly filled out can

be turned in to be signed without an Advisor of the Day meeting.

• You can always meet with an Advisor to discuss a contract.• Contracts must be brought to an Advisor at least 15 days

before the event.

Contracts 101

Non University Contracts:• Sometimes required by performers• Some performers require offer letter first• 2% Missouri tax on out of state performers• May require physical markups• Further costs may be incurred• Process timeline is extended – may take

more than the 15 days minimum• Must meet with an Advisor of the Day

Inclusive Programing

• Guidelines for Responsible and Inclusive Programming by Students and Student Groupso Auctions, Party Themes and Costumes, Food

Related Contests/Events

• SU/DAC/CDI Everyone’s Welcome Campaign

o A fund created by students to incentivize collaboration between student groups, as well as the four values of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.

o Applications are due the first Friday of each month, and will be reviewed by members from SU, the DAC and the CDI.

Involvement and Leadership Opportunities

UtenSILOne hour workshops to put in your Leadership toolbox.

Bi-weekly throughout semester

Destination QA retreat for LGBTQIA* students, looking at leadership through the lens of community with small groups, learning partners, and a full community group

Application Deadline: Sep. 10

Retreat: Sep. 19 – 20

Greek Emerging LeadersA six week leadership development opportunity for rising leaders within the Greek community.

Application Deadline: Sep. 22

Leadershape Week-long program that challenges participants to Lead with Integrity™ while working towards a vision grounded in their deepest values.

Application Deadline: Feb. 7

Retreat: Mar. 13 – 18

Men’s ProjectSix week dialogue series for men to explore their gender identity and masculinity performance.

Application Deadline: Sep. 27

Retreat: Oct. 3 – 4

Excellence in Leadership

AwardsAnnual awards ceremony to recognize student leaders and student groups who demonstrate excellence in leadership.

Sunday, May 1, 7–8:30pm, Holmes Lounge

Nominations: Feb. 2 – Mar. 28

Emerging Leaders7 week leadership development experience for first year WU students.

Application Deadline: Oct. 25

Redefining Community

Experience3 day off-campus retreat to build community through dialogue about diversity, leadership, and identity.

Retreat: TBD

Danforth University Center Suite 250

(314) 935-5994

StudentInvolvement.wustl.edu

Facebook.com/SILatWashU

Twitter.com/WUGetInvolved