Pillars of the Forty Acres - Preview Criteria

*Completing this criterion is required*
Have a UT academic or administrative present at or facilitate a session for 75% of organization members on a topic that is unrelated to the mission, purpose, or focus of the student organization.

*Presentation 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 members must be listed in the organizations HornsLink roster.

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

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

Have Voices Against Violence facilitate the "Intro to Voices Against Violence" presentation to 75% of the organization. Visit the Voices Against Violence website for more information and to request the presentation.  After completion of presentation, the organization must provide email verification from GSC that the presentation did take place. Presentation must be request at least two weeks in advance and no later than February 10, 2021. 

*Presentation 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 members must be listed in the organizations HornsLink roster. 

• 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 at least 75% of the student organizations members.  Visit the Sanger Learning Center website to learn more and request a workshop presentation.

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

*Presentation 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 members must be listed in the organizations HornsLink roster. 

• I certify that at least 75% of members listed on the official roster were in attendance at the meeting in which a workshop was presented to the student organization.
• Date of workshop
• Name of workshop

• I certify that the student organization participated in UT Outpost.
• Date of consultation with Will
• Number of active members in the organization
• Amount of food collected/donated (in lbs)

• 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 26, 2021 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 an in-person or virtual service project with your student organization. At least 25% of the members listed on the official HornsLink roster must participate. 

*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 members must be listed in the organizations HornsLink roster. 

• I certify that at least 25% of the members of our student organization participated in a service project and that each member is listed on our student organizations HornsLink roster.
• Link to HornsLink event

• I certify that three members of our student organization volunteered or hosted a booth for Longhorn Halloween and each member is listed on our student organizations HornsLink roster.
• Name of student participant 1
• Name of student participant 2
• Name of student participant 3

• I certify that three members of our student organization volunteered for Orange Santa and each member is listed on our student organizations HornsLink roster.
• Name of student participant 1
• Name of student participant 2
• Name of student participant 3

• 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

*Completing this criterion is required*

Create and implement an academic plan or program to support the academic achievement of the members of the student organization.  Refer to the Pillars FAQs – Student Activities Specific Criteria section for general details on creating a program and call 512.471.3065 to schedule a required appointment with a Student Activities staff member to consult on the proposed program. *Organization must bring a written copy of the proposed academic plan to the consultation to receive credit.

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

Have a UT academic or administrative unit present at or facilitate a session on a topic that is related to the mission, purpose, or focus of the student organization. At least 75% of the organizaitons membership must be in attendance.

*Presentation 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 members must be listed in the organizations HornsLink roster.

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

• I certify that the student organizations advisor attended the Advisor Seminar and is listed on the official roster of the student organization attended this presentation.
• Name of Advisor
• Advisors Email

**this criterion is pending**
Have three members of your organization participate in a Blanton Museum's educational program and creative gallery workshop. Interested student organizations must email Siobhan McCusker at siobhan.mccusker@blantonmuseum.org. *The deadline to sign up for each respective program is the Friday before each workshop. Dates TBD

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

Have the Center for Students in Recovery present to at least 75% of members at a student organization meeting. Presentations will include information about CSR as a resource and students telling their stories of recovery.  Student organization must allow for 45 minutes for the presentation.  Email Recovery@austin.utexas.edu to schedule a virtual  panel.  *Panel must be requested at least two weeks in advance and no later than by February 10, 2021. 

*Presentation 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 members must be listed in the organizations HornsLink roster.

• I certify that at least 75% of the members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended this presentation. 
• 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.  Officers may also complete a one-on-one session by emailing the Deans Squad.  *One-on-one session must be requested by February 10, 2021.

Open Workshop Dates:
August 24
September 1
September 23
September 29

• I certify that an officer of the student organizations completed the "Discover HornsLink" session.
• Name of presenter
• 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 at least 75% of the members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended this presentation.
• 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 the Leadership and Ethics Institute facilitate a virtual "Become an Inclusive Leader" leadership development workshop during a student organization meeting OR have an officer of your organization attend any virtual "Inclusive Leadership" open workshop. The officer can attend any session (part 1, 2 or 3) for credit.  Visit the Leadership and Ethics Institute website for more information and open workshop dates.

Open 2020 Workshop Dates:
July: 8, 14, 17, 23, 27, 29
Sept: 16, 22, 24, 30
Oct: 6, 8, 20, 22

• I certify that at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended the presentation OR at least three officers of the organization attended a "Inclusive Leadership" open workshop together.
• Date of presentation / workshop
• Name of authorized representative, IF attended open workshop

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

• I certify that an officer of our student organization attended a BeVocal Facilitator Training and presented the information to at least 75% of the members listed on the official HornsLink roster of the student organization.
• Date(s) of workshop(s) attended
• Names of authorized representatives

• 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 and that the reflection was form was submitted.
• Names of student participants.
• Date of Tour

• I certify that a member of the student organization completed the Allies in Action program, presented the information to at least 75% of the members, and is listed on the official HornsLink roster.
• Date of Ally Toolkit Workshop 1
• Date of Ally Toolkit Workshop 2
• Name of student participant

• I certify that at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended the "Intro to the Gender and Sexuality Center" presentation.
• Date of workshop

• 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 the Leadership and Ethics Institute facilitate the virtual "Art of Dialogue" leadership development workshop during a student organization meeting OR have an officer of your organization attend a virtual "Art of Dialogue" open workshop. Visit the Leadership and Ethics Institute website for more information and open workshop dates.

Open Workshop Dates:
August 5, 2020

• I certify that at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended the presentation OR have an officer of our organization attended an "Art of Dialogue" open workshop.
• Date of presentation/workshop
• Name of authorized representative, IF attended open workshop

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

• 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 officers attend a virtual "Managing Conflict as a Leader" open workshop together. Visit the Leadership and Ethics Institute website for more information and open workshop dates.

Open Workshop Dates:
November 11th
November 17th
November 19th

• I certify that at least two officers listed on the official roster of the student organization attended the workshop.
• Date of workshop
• Name of officer that attended open workshop

• I certify that my organization applied for a University sponsored award.
• Name of the award
• Name of University entity granting the award
• Date award was applied for

• I certify that my organization won a University sponsored award.
• 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.

• 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

• 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 the event in the events section of the organizations HornsLink page. Refer to the Pillars FAQs – Student Activities Specific Criteria section for general details on planning an event and scheduling a virtual consultation with a Student Activities staff member. Student Activities staff member to consult on the proposed event. *Consultations with other campus staff members and/or departments will not count.

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

• 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

Participate in at least one student organization fair between March 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021.

Summer Org Fair Dates
June: 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30
July: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21
August: 19

Fall Org Fair Dates
September: 8, 9, 10 and 11

• 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

Have at least three officers of the student organization attend a virtual "True Colors" open workshop together. Visit the Leadership and Ethics Institutewebsite for more information and open workshop dates.

Open Workshop Dates:
June 17
October 28
November 3
November 4

• I certify that at least three officers of our organization attended a "True Colors" open workshop together and are listed on the organizations HornsLink roster.
• Date of presentation / workshop
• Name of officers

• I certify that the organization held an appreciation or networking 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

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

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

Open Workshop Dates

Tuesday, Oct 20th at 4pm

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

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

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

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

• I certify that at least 50% of the members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended this presentation.
• 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

*Presentation 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 members must be listed in the organizations HornsLink roster.

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

Have the Leadership and Ethics Institute in the Office of the Dean of Students facilitate a "Values and Ethical Leader" session for 75% the student organization OR have at least two officers of your organization attend a virtual "Values and Ethical Leadership" open workshop together. Visit the Leadership and Ethics Institute website for more information and open workshop dates.

Open Workshop Dates
June 10, 2020

• I certify that at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended the presentation OR at least two officers of the organization attended a "Values and Ethical Leadership" open workshop together, and are listed on the HornsLink roster of the student organization.
• Date of presentation / workshop
• Name of officer, IF attended open workshop

• I certify that a at least two members of my organization attended the Virtual Student Roundtable event and are listed on my organizations HornsLink roster.

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