Critical Functions of DOS

Advising / Mentoring

• Advise Student Government and Senate of College Councils (Legislative Student Organizations)
• Advise registered student organizations (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• Advise Greek Councils, including Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Texas Asian Pan-Hellenic Council, United Greek Council, University Panhellenic Council, and 55 affiliate groups (Greek Life and Intercultural Education)
• Legal consultation (Legal Services for Students)
• Advise faculty, staff and students on matters related to student conduct violations (Student Judicial Services)
• The University of Texas Leadership Institute offers undergraduate students mentoring opportunities. (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• DoS provides faculty supervision for graduate study projects and select internships

Awards / Scholarships

• Glenn Maloney Memorial Scholarship, SWING OUT Awards (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• Greek Spotlight, Hyperion Award, Order of Omega Awards (Greek Life and Intercultural Education)
• Dean's Dozen Award, Evening of the Stars Awards Dinner (DOS Central)
• Maralyn Heimlich Scholarship, Tejas Club Scholarship (New Student Services)

Community Relations

• University Area Partners, which works with the City of Austin, UT Austin, and University area businesses to better the community near campus (Greek Life and Intercultural Education)
• Work with community organizations, including non-profit organizations for community service and philanthropic opportunities, as well as with the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission, Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, etc. (Greek Life and Intercultural Education)
• Educating students on the importance of safety and being a good citizen (DOS Central)

Courses / Workshops

• The University of Texas Leadership Institute Wheel of Workshops (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• New Organization/New Officer Orientation (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• Funding Workshop (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• Treasurer's Workshop (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• EDP 369K Student Organizational Leadership (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• EDP 369K Greek Leadership Issues, EDP 210, 369K, 469K, and Intergroup Dialogue (Greek Life and Intercultural Education)
• Risk Management and Diversity Workshops (DOS Central, Student Activities and Leadership Development)

Emergency Services

• Crisis Intervention/Crisis Management (Student Emergency Services)
• Behavior Concerns Advice Line (Student Emergency Services)
• Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Team (Student Emergency Services)
• Student Emergency Fund (Student Emergency Services)
• Student legal representation (Legal Services for Students)

Internships

• Internships offered for graduate students (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• Internships offered to experienced Orientation Advisors (New Student Services)
• Two interns work for Greek Life and Intercultural Education each year

Leadership Development

• New Student Services' 5-month orientation advisor leadership development training includes the EDP 369K Peer Helping: Concepts and Process class
• EDP 369K Student Organizational Leadership (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• The University of Texas Leadership Institute offers graduate and undergraduate students leadership development opportunities. (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• University of Texas Leadership Board (UTLB) and Leadership Education and Progress program (LEAP). Application and interview required for admission to both programs. (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• Greek Leadership Retreat, Greek Leadership Class, CHANGE Institute, and Greek 101 are programs that offer leadership development opportunities to members of sororities and fraternities (Greek Life and Intercultural Education)

Orientation Programs

• New student orientation programs (New Student Services)
  • Spring Orientation
  • Freshmen Summer Orientation
  • Transfer Summer Orientation
  • Summer School Orientation
  • Fall Orientation
• Start Fresh "back-to-school" program (New Student Services)

Part-time Employment

• Limited part-time employment in Student Organization Center, Student Organization Bank, and The University of Texas Leadership Institute (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• Limited part-time employment for previous orientation advisors (New Student Services)
• Many DOS program areas employ Graduate Assistants on a part-time basis

Public Relations & Marketing

• Several campus publications, including the Bevo Bulletin, Freshman and Transfer Orientation Guides, the Sorority & Fraternity Information Guide, the Legal Services for Students Handbook, and the Registered Student Organization Manual
• DOS Web site: http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu

Referrals & Resources

• Reporting and consultation on issues of discrimination or misconduct (Student Judicial Services, DOS Central)
• Reporting and consultation on sexual harassment or sexual misconduct (DOS Central)
• Reporting and consultation on Institutional Rules on Student Services and Acitvities (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• Referrals to all UT Austin colleges, schools, academic departments, DOS program areas, emergency services and an infinite variety of support services and resources available to students, faculty, family members and staff, both on and off campus (DOS Central)

Risk Assessment / Risk Management

• Registered Student Organization Manual, Section 6: http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sald/downloads/stu_org_manual.pdf (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• Event Planning & Reservation Form (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• Greek Leadership Class, Greek Leadership Retreat, Greek 101 (Greek Life and Intercultural Education)
• The Truth About Hazing and Risk Management brochures
• Risk management related to student organization travel http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sald/riskmgmt_travel.php (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
  • Student Organization Travel Policy
  • Student Organization Travel Information
  • Risk Assessment Matrix
  • Indemnification Agreement for Adult Students
  • Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment for Adults

Services & Facilities

• Student Organization Services and Facilities (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
  • Alphabetical listing of registered student organizations.
  • Student Organization Center (registered student organization office, storage, and mailbox rentals)
  • Student Organization Bank
  • Room and Facilities Reservations
  • Student Organization Event Planning
• Legal Consultation and Representation (Legal Services for Students)
• Sorority, Fraternity, and Affiliate group advisor training (Greek Life and Intercultural Education)
• Emergency services and support for students and family members (Student Emergency Services)
• Building management, Student Services Building

Special Projects

• Cesar Chavez Statue Project
• Barbara Jordan Statue Project

Student / Student Organization Resources

• Indoor and outdoor space reservations and supervision of West Mall rallies, demonstrations, and protests (Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• Mediation, conflict resolution, and adjudication (DOS Central, Student Judicial Services, Student Activities and Leadership Development)
• Hazing prevention and related investigations (Greek Life and Intercultural Education, Student Activities and Leadership Development and Student Judicial Services)
• Three DOS staff members assist Student Government and the Senate of College Councils with their day-to-day operations (Legislative Student Organizations)

University Policy Enforcement

• Investigate and address student conduct violations (Student Judicial Services, DOS Central)
• Investigate and consult on issues of discrimination or misconduct (Student Judicial Services, DOS Central)
• Investigate and consult on issues sexual harassment or sexual misconduct (DOS Central)
• Investigate and consult on Institutional Rules on Student Services and Activities (Student Activities and Leadership Development)

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