Pillars of the Forty Acres - Preview Criteria

• I certify that a UT department, faculty or staff member presented on a topic unrelated to the mission, purpose, or focus of the student organization.
• Link to HornsLink event

• I certify that an officer of the student organization completed a service project consultation with the Center for Community Engagement.
• Date of meeting
• Project Idea

• I certify that at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended the presentation.
• Date of workshop

Have Sanger Learning Center facilitate an approved virtual workshop to members at a student organization meeting.  Workshops require at least 45 minutes of time and are conducted via Zoom. Visit the Sanger Learning Center website request a workshop at least two weeks in advance and learn more.

Approved Workshops:
Time and Procrastination
Study Smarter, Not Harder
Public Speaking

• I certify that Sanger Learning Center facilitated an approved workshop to members at a student organization meeting.
• Date of workshop
• Name of workshop

• I certify that the student organization hosted a UT Outpost – Donation Drive.
• Date of drive

• I certify that at least 25% of the members of our student organization participated in The Project and that each member is listed in our student organizations HornsLink roster.
• List of members who participated

• I certify that at least three members volunteered for the Holiday Assistance Program and are listed in the student organizations HornsLink roster.
• List of members who participated

• I certify that our student organization has created a UT GivePulse profile and listed at least one event on the platform.
• Name of event
• Date of event
• Link to GivePulse event

Earn the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Level Presidential Volunteer Service Award for a group.  Questions regarding participation should be directed to the Center for Community Engagement at utlcce@austin.utexas.edu. *All required information must be submitted to the Center for Community Engagement by 12 noon on Friday, February 25, 2022 to receive credit.

Points per level:
Bronze - 1
Silver - 2
Gold - 3

• I certify that the student organization has earned either the bronze, silver, or gold level Presidential Volunteer Service Award.
• Level Achieved

Plan and execute a virtual or in-person service project with your student organization. At least five (5) of the members listed the organizations HornsLink roster must participate.  Virtual service projects are strongly encouraged.

*Service project must be listed as an event on the student organizations HornsLink profile and only visible to "organization members." Attendance must be tracked using the participant tracking feature in HornsLink. All participating members must be listed in the organizations HornsLink roster. 

• I certify that at least five of the members participated in a service project, are listed on organizations HornsLink roster and that attendance is tracked in the HornsLink event listing.
• Link to HornsLink event

• I certify that our organization hosted a booth at Longhorn Halloween.

• I certify that our student organization participated in 2021 Orange Santa.
• Name of org members that participated

• I certify that the student organizations advisor participated in a service project and is listed as an "organization adviser" on the official roster of the student organization.
• Date of Service Project
• Name of Advisor
• Advisor Email

• Description of criterion
• Rationale for how criterion embodies the core value of Learning

• I certify that the student organization has created and implemented an academic plan/program.
• Date of meeting
• Name of staff member met with

• I certify that Services for Students with Disabilities present "disABILITY Advocate 101" to members of the student organization.
• Date of presentation

• I certify that a UT department, faculty or staff member facilitated a session on a topic unrelated to the mission, purpose, or focus of the student organization. 
• Link to HornsLink event

• I certify that three members of our student organization participated in the Blanton Virtual Education Program and that each member is listed on our student organizations HornsLink roster
• Name of member 1
• Name of member 2
• Name of member 3

• I certify that a member of the student organization participated in an on-campus conference/seminar and is listed on the HornsLink roster.
• Name of member
• Name of conference / seminar attended
• Date of conference / seminar attended
• Link to conference / seminar event page

• I certify that Center for Students in Recovery facilitate the Recovery Ally Training to members at a student organization meeting.
• Date panel took place

Have an officer attend an open "Discover HornsLink" workshop to learn about maximizing the organizations HornsLink profile. To RSVP, log into HornsLink with your EID and password.

Open Workshop Dates:
October 21, 2021
November 18, 2021

• I certify that an officer of the student organizations completed the "Discover HornsLink" session and that the officer is listed in the organizations HornsLink roster.
• Name of officer
• Date of presentation

• I certify that the student organization achieved either the bronze, silver, or gold tier in the Healthy Student Organization Program.
• Level Received

• I certify that the Longhorn Wellness Center present the Be That One: Suicide Prevention Program workshop to members at a student organization meeting.
• Date of presentation

Have an officer attend an open "Student Organization Travel" workshop to learn about some tips and tricks for travel, review University policies and procedures and identify resources. To RSVP, log into HornsLink.

Open Workshop Dates
February 19, 2020

• I certify that an authorized representative of the student organizations completed the " Student Organization Travel" session.
• Date of presentation

• Description of criterion
• Rationale for how criterion embodies the core value of Discovery

*Completing this criterion is required*
Have at least three officers of your organization attend the "A Seat at the Table: How to be an Inclusive Leader" open workshop facilitated by Texas Leadership Education and Development.  Attendees must RSVP their attendance via HornsLink and remain present during the entire workshop to receive credit.

Workshop dates TBD

• I certify that at least three officers of the organization attend the Texas Leadership Education and Development "A Seat at the Table: How to be an Inclusive Leader" open workshop and that those officers are listing in the HornsLink roster.
• Date of presentation / workshop
• Name and EID of each officer that attended

• I certify that the student organization held an Awareness Rally and met with Student Activities.
• Link to HornsLink event

Have at least two officers attend a BeVocal Facilitator Training and present the information to the student organization. For questions, email bevocal@austin.utexas.edu.

Open Workshops
September 23 @ 12:30 p.m. RSVP

• I certify that two officers of our student organization attended a BeVocal Facilitator Training and presented the information to members of student organization.
• Date(s) of workshop(s) attended
• Names of authorized representatives

Have the Multicultural Engagement Center (MEC) facilitate a virtual diversity workshop to members at a student organization meeting. Email
mec@austin.utexas.edu for more information.

• I certify that at least 75% of the members listed on the official HornsLink roster of the student organization attended this presentation.
• Date of presentation

• I certify that the student organization completed the digital walking tour was completed during a student organization meeting which at least 75% of the members were present.

Have at least one member listed on the student organization's HornsLink roster complete the Gender and Sexuality Center Allies in Action program which is a two-part virtual workshop: Allyship Toolkit 1 and Allyship Toolkit 2 which is completed via UT Learn. Both workshops must be completed and the completion certificates must be emailed to awards@austin.utexas.edu to receive credit. The member must present what they learned back to the student organization.   

Allyship Tool Kit 1
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 1 – 3 p.m.

Allyship Toolkit 2
Tuesday, December 9, 2021 from 1 – 3 p.m.

• I certify that a member of the student organization completed the Allies in Action program, provided completion certificates, and is listed on the student organizations official HornsLink roster.
• Name of student participant

Have the Gender and Sexuality Center facilitate virtual "Intro to the Gender and Sexuality Center" workshop at a student organization meeting. This workshop requires at least 30-60 minutes of time. Email the GSC at gsc@austin.utexas.edu to schedule your workshop.  *Presentation must be requested at least three weeks in advance and listed as an event on the student organizations HornsLink.

• I certify that the Gender and Sexuality Center facilitate virtual “Intro to the Gender and Sexuality Center” workshop at a student organization meeting.
• Date of workshop
• Link to HornsLink Event

Participate in the Voices Against Violence Support Campaign by organizing and hosting a creative fundraiser for the Survivors Emergency Fund. *Organization must submit raised funds to Voices Against Violence by 12 noon on Friday, February 25, 2022 to receive credit.

• I certify that the student organization participated in the VAV Support Campaign.
• Name and location of fundraiser
• Date of fundraiser
• Amount of funds raised

Have at least two members of the organization attend the "Communication Through Communication" virtual workshop facilitated by the Texas Leadership Education and Development. Attendees must RSVP their attendance via HornsLink and remain present during the entire workshop to receive credit.

Workshop dates TBD

• I certify that two members of the organization attended the “Communication Through Connection” virtual workshop facilitated by the Texas Leadership Education and Development.
• Date of presentation/workshop
• Name and EID of Members that Attended

• Description of criteria
• Rationale for how criteria embodies the core value of Freedom

*Completing this criterion is required*
Schedule an appointment to discuss the goals of the student organization. Refer to the Pillars FAQs – Student Activities Specific Criteria section for general details on goal setting and scheduling a virtual consultation with a Student Activities staff member. *Organization must provide a copy of the proposed goals to the consultation to receive credit.

• I certify that the student organization had a goals discussion with Student Activities.
• Name of staff member met with
• Date of meeting

• I certify that the student organization has created and implemented an officer transition program.
• Date of meeting
• Name of staff member met with

Have at least two members of the organization attend the "Dare to Disagree: How Exceptional Teams Resolve Conflict" virtual workshop facilitated by the Texas Leadership Education and Development. Attendees must RSVP their attendance via HornsLink and remain present during the entire workshop to receive credit.

Workshop dates TBD

• I certify that two members of the organization attended the "Dare to Disagree: How Exceptional Teams Resolve Conflict" virtual workshop facilitated by the Texas Leadership Education and Development.
• Date of presentation/workshop
• Name and EID of Members that Attended

Apply for a university sponsored award such as a Swing Out Award, Tower Award, Sorority and Fraternity Life Award, etc.. *Only includes awards applied to between March 1, 2021 and February 28, 2022.

• I certify that my organization applied for a university sponsored award between March 1, 2021 and February 28, 2022.
• Name of the award
• Name of University entity granting the award
• Date award was applied for

Win a university sponsored award such as a Swing Out Award, Tower Award, Sorority and Fraternity Life Award, etc.. *Only includes awards won between March 1, 2021 and February 28, 2022.

• I certify that my organization won a University sponsored award between March 1, 2021 and February 28, 2022.
• Name of award
• Name of University entity granting award
• Date award was received

Have the president submit the student organizations official roster of active members to the Texas Exes alumni database. To submit roster, complete the Pillars Roster Submission form and email it to awards@austin.utexas.edu. Please note, each member should confirm whether or not they would like to have their information submitted. Student organization should respect members privacy.

• I certify that our student organization would like to submit its roster to the Texas Exes alumni database and have verified that all listed members on the form wish to have their name included in the submission.

Have at least two officers of the student organization attend a virtual Officer Orientation workshop together and share the information learned with the student organization.   

Fall 2021
Weekly workshops available through October 14

Spring 2022
Workshops TBD

• I certify that at least two officer attended an Officer Orientation workshop.
• Date of Officer Orientation
• Name of authorized representative

• I certify that the UT faculty or staff advisor of the organization completed the Advisor Education module and is listed on the organizations HornsLink roster as an “University Adviser”.
• Enter name of Faculty / Staff Advisor

• I certify that an officer attended the Building a Strong Alumni Network Workshop.
• Name of Officer that attended

Submit a suggestion for this category. Describe something your student organization has done that embodies the core value of Leadership. Refer to the Pillars FAQs - Special Criteria Guidelines to ensure your suggestion is eligible to receive points. Multiple special criteria can be submitted but only one point can be earned in this category.

• Description of criterion
• Rationale for how criterion embodies the core value of Leadership

*Completing this criterion is required*

Host a virtual or campus event open to all students and promote it in the events section of the organizations HornsLink page. Refer to the Pillars FAQs – Student Activities Specific Criteriasection for general details on planning an event and scheduling a required event consultation with a Student Activities staff member. *Consultations with other campus staff members and/or departments will not count.

• I certify that the organization held a virtual or campus event and advertised the event on the organizations HornsLink page.
• Name of staff member met with
• Date of meeting
• Link to HornsLink event page

Create and implement a new member education program for the student organization. Refer to the Pillars FAQs – Student Activities Specific Criteria section for general details on creating a program and scheduling a virtual consultation with a Student Activities staff member.  *Organization must bring a written copy of the proposed program to the consultation to receive credit.

• I certify that the student organization had a new member education program discussion with Student Activities.
• Name of staff member met with
• Date of meeting

• I certify that the student organization participated in a Student Organization Fair.
• List the date of the Student Organization Fair that the organization participated.

• I certify that the advisor attended a meeting with Student Activities.
• Date of meeting

• I certify that Texas Leadership Education and Development facilitated the “True Colors: Identify and Leverage Your Potential As A Leader” at a student organization officer meeting.
• Date of presentation / workshop
• Name and EID of Members that Attended

Host an appreciation event inviting and recognizing several alumni of the student organization. Refer to the Pillars FAQs – Student Activities Specific Criteria section for general details on planning an alumni event and scheduling a required event consultation with a Student Activities staff member. *Consultations with other campus staff members and/or departments will not count.

• I certify that the organization held an alumni event.
• Name of staff member met with
• Date of meeting
• Link to HornsLink event

• I certify that the organization co-sponsored an event with another UT organization, academic unit or administrative unit.
• Name of co-sponsoring organization or academic / administrative unit
• Link to HornsLink event page

Have the Longhorn Wellness Center present the virtual Bouncing Back: Coping with Rejection and Failure to members of the student organization. *Organization must request presentation at least two weeks in advance.

• I certify that Longhorn Wellness Center present the virtual Bouncing Back: Coping with Rejection and Failure workshop to members of the student organization.
• Date of presentation

• I certify that Longhorn Wellness Center present the virtual Stress Management workshop to members of the student organization.
• Date of presentation

• *I certify our organization participated in an RecSports Intramural League.
• Sports League
• Division/Skill Level
• Division # (ex. CA01, C01)
• Team Name

• Description of criterion
• Rationale for how criterion embodies the core value of Individual Opportunity

*Completing this criterion is required*
Have at least two officers attend the virtual "Accessible Org" workshop with Services for Students with Disabilities. RSVP attendance by logging into HornsLink with your EID and password. Officer must be listed in the organizations HornsLink roster.

Fall 2021 Workshop Date
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. CT

• I certify that two officers attended the Accessible Org workshop and is listed in the organizations HornsLink roster.
• Name of Officer
• Date of consultation

• I certify that my organization collaborated with the Campus Environmental Center to host a Zero Waste event.
• Date of Event
• Link to HornsLink Event

• I certify that an officer had a risk management consultation with Student Activities.
• Name of Officer
• Date of meeting
• Name of staff member met with

• I certify that an officer completed a social media guidelines consultation with Student Activities.
• Date of meeting
• Name of staff member met with

• I certify that the Academic Integrity workshop was presented to the student organization.
• Date of presentation

• I certify that an officer completed the module and is listed on the HornsLink roster of the student organization.
• Name of authorized representative

• I certify that our official faculty or staff advisor has been added to the student organizations HornsLink roster.
• Name of faculty / staff advisor
• Email address of faculty / staff advisor

• I certify that the Counseling and Mental Health Center present Real Talk: Helping Friends in Distress to the student organization.
• Date of presentation

Have at least three members of the organization attend one of the events listed below as part of the 2021 National Hazing Prevention Week. *Members must RSVP by logging into HornsLinkand confirm their attendance with staff at the events. Members must be listed on the student organizations HornsLink roster.
 
Eligible Events
9/20: Interactive Tabling: Student Brainstorming
9/21: Healthy Community – Building Fair
9/24: Interactive Tabling and Trivia

• I certify that a at least three members of my organization attended National Hazing Prevention Week events and are listed on the student organizations HornsLink roster.
• Names and EIDs of members

Submit a suggestion for this category. Describe something your student organization has done that embodies the core value of Responsibility. Refer to the Pillars FAQs - Special Criteria Guidelines to ensure your suggestion is eligible to receive points. Multiple special criteria can be submitted but only one point can be earned in this category.

• Description of criterion
• Rationale for how criterion embodies the core value of Responsibility