Happy February!
As you plan events and activities, it is crucial to consider risk management, especially when it comes to travel. We want to ensure the safety and well-being of all members.
RSO Travel
If your organization is planning any travel over 50 miles, whether it be for conferences, competitions, or other events, you are required to submit a Travel Form. Please provide detailed information about the trip, including dates, destination, purpose, and policy. Submit your travel here!
- Make sure your travel policy, itinerary, and route are submitted at least 2 days prior to travel.
- If you have a Husky Motors Reservation, your travel submission needs to be submitted at least 7 days prior (the earlier, the better).
- If requesting a Verified Absence Letter, submit everything early to allow for review and processing.
Organizations that do not comply with this policy risk the loss of future travel funding opportunities through the Undergraduate Student Government and may not be approved for future motor vehicle rental through the University.
Risk Management Plans
When organizing any event, identify potential hazards, evaluate risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them. The safety of your members and participants is of utmost importance. Planning to manage risk helps to keep all those involved with your events and/or organization safe. If people feel safe, they are more willing to come back and continue to participate in your organization.
Risk management plans are required for any on-campus event that involves risk as well as any University Sponsored off-campus events, such as Keweenaw Day. An event that involves risk means an event or activity that a reasonable person would consider to have an element of risk. This would also include events/activities that could be less risky for advanced participants, but more risky for novice participants.
Just because an event is off-campus does not mean that there is less risk involved. It is encouraged that you create a risk management plan to ensure safety and success at any risky or potentially risky events.
How to create and submit a risk plan, as well as sample liability waivers can be found on our website.
Preview Day
During Admitted Student Preview Day, admitted students are invited to join us on campus! They attend information sessions designed to help them prepare to enroll and move in, tour academic departments, and talk with faculty, advisors, and current students. It’s a great time for you to share about your organization and help these likely huskies see if this is the place they want to call home.
SLI and Admissions are looking for RSOs interested in sharing information about their organization and recruiting incoming students before they even move in! This opportunity is only available to the first 40 organizations. Please sign up here. The RSO tabling sessions will be on Saturday, March 22nd, from 11:30am-1:15pm in the MUB Commons. Coffee and donuts will be provided.
The MUB has space for your RSO!
Are you looking for a meeting space for next year? Be where the action and the RSO office is! The MUB is now booking spaces for next year. Whether you are scheduling your recurring organization meeting or planning a large event, submit your reservations today to reserve your space. Not sure how to fill out the form? Follow this guide! Have questions? Email mubrooms@mtu.edu for support!
If you have any further questions or need additional support, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team or stop by during our office hours.
Have a great month,
Student Leadership and Involvement