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| CAP F.A.Q.s |
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| Are classes open to the public? |
Yes, ALL classes are open to the public who are 18 and older. |
| Are your classes handicapped -accessible? |
We are committed to making classes accessible to members of the disabled communtity. Please email (cap@osu.edu) or call Creative Activities Program (614) 292-7924 at at least two weeks prior to class start to arrange for accessibility. |
| Specifically, where do classes meet? |
Classes meet at a location on The Ohio State University's Columbus campus or in private businesses around Central Ohio. Specific locations and directs are sent with your course confirmation. |
| Where do I park if I take a CAP course? |
For classes offered on the Ohio State campus, parking is available on surface lots or parking garages near the building where the class is held. Some surface lots are for those with faculty/staff or student parking passes and there is a minimal hourly fee for garage parking. All parking instructions will be provided in the emailed confirmation.
For classes off campus, parking generally is free with the occasional fee in metered areas. Again, all parking instructions will be provided in the emailed confirmation.
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| Leadership & Service F.A.Q.s |
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| But I'm not a natural leader? |
Some people are good leaders by nature, but most people have to work hard to become good leaders. It takes dedication, discipline, and a lot of self-evaluation to be a good leader. Leaders make mistakes, take risks, and even fail at times. Leadership is a process. All you need to do to start your journey is to take the first step.
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| How can I become a better leader? |
The first step is to take initiative. Go to a conference, join an organization, run for an office or leadership position, plan an event, start a petition, go to an event - there are so many ways! The second step is reflection. After you take initiative, reflect on the experience and all that you learned. What were the successes? What were the failures? The third step is to keep involved. Improvement takes practice. Keep working on those failures and you'll see improvement.
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| What kinds of leadership opportunities are available at OSU? |
Leadership opportunities at Ohio State are too numerous to count! Click here to see a listing a just a few of the leadership opportunities at Ohio State. The idea is to get involved! What you are passionate about? What do you like doing? What do you want to learn more about? What do you need to improve upon? There is an organization for your every need. Pick one and become involved.
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| Why is leadership important? |
The world needs leaders. Think of our world without Directors, CEOs, Presidents, Mothers, Fathers, and Friends. We look to leaders to make decisions and role model behavior for us. It is so vital that leaders learn how to use their influence to encourage others and make change happen.
Your time in college is a great time to start developing your leadership ability. There are so many ways to get involved. Each opportunity offers a different set of challenges and rewards. Every challenge that you overcome will help you in the future. Now is the time to start thinking about your leadership qualities and start taking risks.
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| Ohio Union Project F.A.Q.s |
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| Are students involved in the planning process for the new Union? |
Beginning with the feasibility study process, students have been involved in the Ohio Union project from the start. As part of the feasibility study, students were involved in the planning committee as well as surveyed through a number of focus groups. Since the project has been approved by the Board of Trustees, students are once again part of the planning committee. Student representatives from the three student governments (Undergraduate Student Government, Council of Graduate Students, and the Interprofessional Council), Multicultural Center, Council on Student Affairs, Ohio Union Council, and Board of Trustees remain involved. Students have also attended tours of other student unions and offered feedback about what was liked or disliked at peer and benchmark institutions. |
| Does the project require that parking be eliminated or will spaces be lost as the result of the new building? |
Currently plans are underway to add additional parking spaces as part of the Ohio Union project. These spaces will be added to the existing garage, as more traffic is expected once the new building opens. With the reopening of both Page and Hagerty halls, parking is currently at a premium. The exact number or how the spaces will be added has not yet been determined. The Ohio Union planning committee is working with a parking consultant to determine a plan for parking with the new building. |
| Where will the Ohio Union be relocated during the transition? |
The Ohio Union tenants have settled into their temporary homes at Ohio Stadium, Lincoln Tower, Raney Commons, 15 E. 15th AVE. (Old Long’s Bookstore), and 33 W. 11th BUILDING for the two-year period (2007-09) between demolition of the old building and opening of the new facility. A number of considerations were made when searching for temporary locations including cost to rent and renovate, amount and type of space needed, access for students and other users, and the ripple effect on other campus units. (For a complete list of tenants for each location go to the New Ohio Union/Transition homepage.) |
| Will there be a student fee associated with the new Ohio Union? |
The new Ohio Union will be funded through a combination of university set-aside funds, bonds, and the support of a student fee. The exact cost of the student fee is not yet known. Students will not be required to pay a fee until the new building opens. Capital funds from the state will not be used to fund this project. |
| Student Activity Fee F.A.Q.s |
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| How can I be involved in deciding which events are brought to campus? |
Join OUAB and have your voice heard! OUAB is the Ohio Union Activities Board and it is always looking for energetic students to help brainstorm ideas of what to bring to campus or which events would be good to hold. Go to www.OUAB.net for more information and get involved! |
| How much money do I pay for the Student Activity Fee? |
The fee is a graduated fee, based on the number of credit hours in which a student is enrolled. Consequently, the fee can range from $1 to $15 per quarter. Typically, undergraduates enrolled in 12 or more credit hours and graduate/professional students enrolled in at least 10 credit hours are assessed the full $15 fee.
Students in programs with a non-quarter based academic calendar (such as Law) have their Student Activity Fee calculated accordingly. |
| How much money does the fee bring in? |
The fee fund totals approximately $2.18 million. |
| I was enrolled before the Activity Fee started, and the Fee is only now showing up on my fee statement. Should I be charged the Activity Fee? |
When the Activity Fee was started in Fall of 2003, one of the conditions of implementing the fee was that all new students from that point forward would pay the fee and that students enrolled prior to that point in time would have their fee subsidized for two years. During those two years, the revenue that would have been collected from upperclassmen paying the fee was subsidized by President Holbrook. As of Fall 2005, all OSU-Columbus students pay the Student Activity Fee. |
| What has changed for student organizations from previous years? |
Each registered student organization is eligible to receive up to $200 in operating funds and has the opportunity to apply for up to $2,000 or $3,000 more (depending on their registration status) for special programs. In addition, more funding has been provided to the SOURCE to increase the equipment and tools that student organizations can use. |
| What is Alternative Spring Break? |
Alternative Spring Break is a weeklong, substance-free program centered on community service, and held during the university's spring break. The mission of the Alternative Spring Break program is to provide students with a challenging and fun opportunity to lead and learn through direct service experiences. Students will learn the importance of reflection, social justice, and civic engagement while gaining new perspectives through working in diverse environments. They will also be meeting community needs, building on community assets, and bringing their experiences back to campus. Students will also be able to create new and lasting friendships. |
| What is Explore Columbus? |
Explore Columbus is the new program that allows students to buy discounted tickets to sporting events, concerts, and cultural events throughout Columbus and Ohio. Tickets are also available to area movie theatres, the Columbus Zoo, COSI and the Funny Bone Comedy Club as well as the Columbus Museum of Art. Tickets are sold at The Ohio Union Information and Ticket Center on the 2nd Floor. Students may purchase two tickets with a valid Buck-ID. Students should check www.explorecolumbus.com for the most updated list of tickets available. |
| What is the money generated from the fee used for? |
The breakdown is:
55% campus-wide programming administered by Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB)
20% student organization funding
10% student government funding
12% Explore Columbus community cultural/entertainment event discounting
3% Alternative Spring Break
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| What is the Student Activity Fee? |
It is a fee charged to all undergraduate, graduate and professional students each quarter. The fee is used to fund major campus events planned by the Ohio Union Activities Board, student organizations, student governments, the Explore Columbus program, and Alternative Spring Break. |
| What other Activity Fee-funded resources are available to student organizations? |
The SOURCE, which receives its budget from the Activity Fee, provides registered student organizations with access to a variety of resources and supplies including photocoping, poster printing, free reservation of equipment like digital cameras, camcorders, and two-way radios, and use of various marketing materials. Student organizations may also receive the free services of a full-time graphic designer, and a team of student designers to help with design of posters, brochures, flyers, postcards, logos, etc. The graphics department can also help secure price quotes from outside printers and manufacturers, etc. |
| What types of programs are sponsored by the fee? |
The fee funds free concerts, lectures, comedy shows, movies, late night programming (including arts/crafts/bingo/inflatable games/psychic fairs, etc.), as well as graduate and professional student programming, and alternative spring break service initiatives. |
| Who pays the Student Activity Fee? |
The fee is charged to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled at the OSU-Columbus campus only, which does not include regional campus students.
Students from other Franklin County colleges and universities participating in various cooperative programs with OSU-Columbus are charged tuition and fees based on their "home" institution. Therefore, only students paying their tuition and fees to OSU-Columbus are assessed the Activity Fee, and only those students are eligible for its benefits. |
| Student Organizations F.A.Q.'s |
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| 1. How do I start a new organization? |
All registration of student organizations is done online http://ohiounion.osu.edu/studentorgs/orgs_manage.asp . You will need to have at least five members (three of whom are willing to serve in leadership roles within your organization), a full-time OSU faculty or administrative/professional staff member to serve as an advisor, and a constitution. |
| 10. How do I connect to my Student Organization Website to upload my files? |
Ok, to set up the connection do the following:
1.) Double Click on “My Network Places” found on Microsoft desktop.
2.) Double click "Add Network Place"
3.) Click Next
4.) Fill in the address with "ftp://webadmin.service.ohio-state.edu" and click Next
5.) Leave everything how it is, and click Next
6.) Type in what you would like the connection displayed as in the "My Network Places" folder, click Next
7.) Click Finish
Now to open up the connection, simply double click on the connection in "My Network Places". You will then be asked for your username and password. Type in lastname.#@websitename. For example, if Jane Doe is the webmaster for IceCreamRocksClub.org.ohio-state.edu, she would type doe.1@icecreamrocksclub
Please note, DO NOT click Save Password, or it will store on the computer.
If you have any further question please email nrsmith@studentaffairs.osu.edu or 8help@osu.edu. |
| 11. How can I learn about basic web design? |
Sign up for a short course offered by OIT at http://oit.osu.edu/compcourses.html. |
| 2. Who can register a student organization? |
Anyone student can register an organization, however to protect your organization's confidential information, only the person listed as primary leader will be able to update and change the information once your registration has been submitted. |
| 3. When do I register? |
The Student Organization New Year begins on May 1 each year. This is the date when organizations can start to renew their registration for the next school year. The continuous registration deadline to become an active organization is October 15 each year. New organizations can begin the registration process anytime and have 90 to complete registration. |
| 4. I am the new President of my organization. What do I have to do? |
Attend President Training and log into the student organization management pages to updates your organization's information for the upcoming year. If you are not listed as the current President, you will not be able to log in. Contact the SOURCE (source@osu.edu) to update this change. |
| 5. How do I get a table at the Student Involvement Fair? |
Primary leaders can sign up for a table when they log into the student organization management pages. http://ohiounion.osu.edu/studentorgs/orgs_manage.asp |
| 6. How do I get an office for my organization in The Ohio Union? |
Due to the construction of the new Ohio Union, office space applications will not be accepted at this time. All student organizations will have the opportunity to apply for office space in the new Ohio Union, set to open in 2010. Details and applications will be available well in advance on the Ohio Union website. |
| 7. How do I get or transfer a website? Can someone help me design it? |
OSU offers free website space for student organizations.
The Primary Leader of your organization can request a URL or transfer the webmaster from OIT when they log into the Student Organization Management System, and then click on Website and fill in the information.
The Ohio Union offers basic website design assistance for webmasters for free. Contact Nate Smith nrsmith@studentaffairs.osu.edu to set up an appointment.
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| 8. I want to do a casino night, Texas Hold ‘Em tournament, an auction, or raffle. Is this ok? |
According to State of Ohio law, games of chance (which casinos and auctions are) are illegal. In order to ensure you are following the correct policies set forth by the University, it is suggested you notify a member of the SOURCE team (source@osu.edu) at the beginning stages of planning the event and work closely with that individual throughout the planning process. |
| 9. Do Sport Clubs register with the SOURCE? |
No, Sport Clubs are entirely self-contained within the Department of Recreational Sports. Visit their website at http://recsports.osu.edu Sports Clubs are listed as student organizations in the directory however. For more information about Sport Clubs, please contact Bryan Harris at harris.22@osu.edu. |
| Student Organizations Funding |
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| 1. Who can apply for funding? |
Only the treasurer of the organization can apply for funding. All funding applications are completed online. http://ohiounion.osu.edu/studentorgs/orgs_funding.asp |
| 10. Can I get food with CSA funding? |
Yes. Up to 50% of the allocated operating funds is available for food for recruitment or marketing events. Use of programming funds for food expenses is limited to 25% of the cost of the entire program and may not exceed $5/student participant. |
| 11. Can I travel with CSA funding? |
Travel is fundable through CSA funding; however, it must be funded by the $200 allocated for operating funds. Travel is not a fundable programming expense, with the exception of travel associated with an off campus service project. |
| 12. What is an EIN? How do I obtain one? |
An EIN stands for employer identification number. It is like a social security number for organizations. All registered organizations at OSU must have an EIN number. You can obtain an EIN from the IRS by calling 1-800-829-4933 or by applying online here: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=97860,00.html |
| 13. Is my student organization tax exempt? |
Individual student organizations do not receive the tax exemption that The Ohio State University does. So unless your organization has applied for tax exempt status through the IRS, you are not tax exempt. |
| 2. Can I apply for funds even though I haven’t attended Treasurer Training? |
Yes. While completing treasurer training before applying for funding is helping and will make the process much simpler, it is not a requirement. However, you must complete Treasurer Training before your organization can receive any funds. |
| 3. When do I apply for funding? |
Applications for operating funds will be accepted beginning June 1 each year. Operating funds are awarded on a first-come basis until the funding runs out. The last day to apply for operating funds each year is April 15.
Applications for programming funds are due the 5th Friday of the quarter before the date of the event. The CSA Allocations committee will review the applications and notify the organization within three weeks of its decision. For a calendar of dates and deadlines, visit http://ohiounion.osu.edu/studentorgs/orgs_funding.asp
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| 4. Can I appeal a funding decision? |
A student organization may request the CSA Allocations Committee reconsider its decision. A request for reconsideration must be initiated within 7 calendar days of a student organization’s receipt of notification that their request for funding was denied. Appeals to the CSA Allocations Committee may be made in writing only. All such appeals should be sent to the CSA Fiscal Coordinator, after which they will be forwarded to the CSA Allocations Chair for review at the next regular meeting.
Should the CSA Allocations Committee not reverse its decision, the student organization may ask the CSA to review the decision of the CSA Allocations Committee. This review must be requested in writing within 7 calendar days of a student organization’s receipt of the notice of the CSA Allocations Committee’s decision. CSA will review the decision of the CSA Allocations Committee using only the information provided in the initial appeal. All such requests should be sent to the CSA Fiscal Coordinator, after which they will be forwarded to the chair of CSA. |
| 5. What is the difference between operating and programming funds? |
Operating funds can be used towards general operational expenses including telephone costs, office supplies, newsletters, advertising, subscriptions, dues, bank charges, awards, travel, and food. Programming Funds can be used toward programs and events put on by the organization, as well as service projects. See Student Organization Registration Guidelines at http://ohiounion.osu.edu/posts/documents/OSUStudentOrgRegistrationGuidelines_07-08.pdf |
| 6. Are there any rules about what the CSA funds can be spent on? |
Yes. A full listing of fundable operating and programming expenses is available in the Student Organization Registration Guidelines at http://ohiounion.osu.edu/posts/documents/OSUStudentOrgRegistrationGuidelines_07-08.pdf |
| 7. What is an audit and how do I fill one out? |
An audit is a form filled out to ensure the funding your student organization received was spent in accordance with OSU funding guidelines. All money received from CSA Allocations must be audited. If your organization received funding for the previous school year, you must complete your audit before you can be approved for funding for the following school year. You must also turn in original, itemized receipts with your audit. Download an audit form here: http://ohiounion.osu.edu/studentorgs/orgs_funding.asp |
| 8. When is the audit due? |
Operating audits are due on June 1 each year; however, if your organization has spent all of its operating funds before June 1, you may turn in the audit before the deadline. If you do not spend all of the operating funds you requested, you must return the unused amount. Programming audits are due 30 days after each program that funds were requested for. Once the complete audit is turned in, your organization will be reimbursed. |
| 9. How will I know when my audit has been processed? |
Your organization's treasurer will receive an e-mail when the audit has successfully been processed. |
