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Student Organization Safety Board (UT SOSB)

The University of Texas Student Organization Safety Board (UT SOSB) is the official liaison between registered student organizations and Student Activities for risk management and student safety issues. The board provides hands-on training for student leaders interested in enhancing their event planning and risk management skills and in sharing this knowledge with others. The board provides information and hosts events to help foster a culture of safety among students and organizations at UT Austin.

UT SOSB Goals

The goals of the UT SOSB are to:

  • provide recommendations and feedback on University policies and procedures related to risk management;
  • promote a campus-wide student organization decision-making approach based on careful consideration of student safety and risk issues;
  • share student perspective on student organization safety and risk issues with Student Activities staff; and
  • assist in development and implementation of student organization risk management education programs and materials.

UT SOSB Membership

Comprised of a diverse group of student leaders with an interest in risk management and in making a difference on campus, the UT SOSB is led by student leaders and is advised by Student Activities in the Office of the Dean of Students. There are two types of board members, delegate and at-large. Delegate members are nominated by the presidents of selected sponsored student organizations on campus. At-large members are selected through an open application process each spring. To be eligible for board membership, you must be a current member or officer of a registered student organization at The University of Texas at Austin.

Delegate Members 2011-2012

Samantha ArcherStudent Events Centersamanthaarcher@mail.utexas.edu
Louis ArmendarizStudent Governmentlouis.m.arm@gmail.com
Alfredo CastilloUniversity Residence Hall AssociationAlfredo.Castillo@bba10.mccombs.utexas.edu
Matt HavilandTexas Public Healthhaviland@utexas.edu
Qasim JohnsonMulticultural Engagement Centerqtipp_truth09@yahoo.com
Joshua LeeSenate of College Councilsjoshua.lee@utexas.edu
Michelle NguyenTexas Asian Pan-Hellenic Councilmchlln90@gmail.com

At-Large Members 2011-2012

Tony Flor (Co-Chair)tony.flor@utexas.edu
Bobby Jenkins (Co-Chair)bobbyjenkins@utexas.edu
Cindy Le (Administrative Director)cindyhoangle@gmail.com
David Cervantesdcervantes90@gmail.com
Kathy Chungkathy_chung@mail.utexas.edu
Kendall Velakvela28@yahoo.com