Student Organization Toolbox

Student Organization Manual

Vanderbilt policies and helpful information on almost every topic can be found in this manual. Read it often!
www.vanderbilt.edu/studentorganizations/manual/

Fireplace Lounge & Upstairs classroom available to service organizations for meetings and events
To reserve meeting space at the CPH complete room reservation form.
Community Partnership House Policies
To reserve other rooms on campus for meetings and/or events contact Schedules and Reservations at 322-2448

There are many ways to pay for goods and services through your organization's account without having to pay with your personal money including a Small Purchase Order, 1180, or Check Request
If you do pay for something out of your personal pocket submit the receipt and check request to your advisor. You will not be reimburesed for tax, but you should receive your money within 10 days. The Accounts Office at Vanderbilt will not be able to reimburse you without a receipt.
See your advisor before making any major purchases or to request a SPO, 1180, or Check Request

Your resource to connect with other service leaders and share programs and opportunities
Even if you are not a current service leader you can join the listserv, email Lilly your request to join the list.

Be sure to inform your advisor of all events through your organization. Your OACS advisor is available to help guide you in your event planning.
Use the Project Management Timeline to think through the major event planning steps
For all events, be sure to keep track of the number of participants and the number of volunteer hours completed. Your organization will be asked to submit a report at the end of the year.
Post all of your events and meetings on the University Calendar

Contact Us!
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Box 6308, Station B | Nashville, TN 37235
615-343-7878