Pillars of the Forty Acres - Preview Criteria

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

• 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 that each member is listed in our student organizations HornsLink roster.
• List of members who participated

• I certify that three members of our organization volunteered for Longhorn Run and are listed on the organizations HornsLink roster.
• Name of Participants

• 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

• I certify that the student organization has earned the Bronze Level Presidential Volunteer Service Award.

• I certify that the student organization has earned the Silver Level Presidential Volunteer Service Award.

• I certify that the student organization has earned the Gold Level Presidential Volunteer Service Award.

• I certify that at least five members of the student organization participated in the Org Alternative Break Trip and each member is listed in the student organizations HornsLink roster.
• Date of Consultation with LCCE
• Date of Consultation with Student Activities
• Name of student participant 1
• Name of student participant 2
• Name of student participant 3
• Name of student participant 4
• Name of student participant 5

• 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.
• List of members who participated
• Name of service project
• Date of service project
• Description of service project
• Project location
• Number of service hours

• I certify that at least one member of the student organization participated in the LCCE Alternative Break program and the member is listed in the student organizations HornsLink roster.
• Name of participating member(s)

• 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

• I certify my organization had five members volunteered for LWC Condom Wrapping.
• Date of Participation

• 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

*Completing this criterion is required*
Have an academic or administrative unit of the University present at or facilitate a session for the organization on a topic that is unrelated to the mission, purpose, or focus of the student organization. Student organizations are encouraged to think creatively about topics that may not directly relate to its mission but still can provide beneficial information to its members.

• I certify that at least 75% of the members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended this presentation. 
• Name of academic / administrative unit
• Name of presenter
• Email of presenter
• How is this topic unrelated to the mission, purpose, or focus of your student organization?
• 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 that at least 75% of the members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended this presentation. 
• Name of academic / administrative unit
• Name of presenter
• Email of presenter
• How is this topic related to the mission, purpose, or focus of your student organization?
• Date of presentation

• 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

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.

• Program 1: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 from 1pm-3pm (deadline to sign up: Friday, Nov. 1st)
• Program 2: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 from 1pm-3pm (deadline to sign up: Friday, Feb. 14th)

• 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 on the HornsLink roster of the student organization participated in an on-campus conference / seminar and at least 75% of the members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended their presentation.
• Name of member
• Name of conference / seminar attended
• Date of conference / seminar attended

• I certify that three members of our student organization volunteered for the Campus Environmental Center's UT Microfarm 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 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 14, 2020.

Open Workshop Dates
October 22, 2019
February 20, 2020

• I certify that an authorized representative 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*

Hold an awareness rally on campus about a topic that is important to the organization (social justice, environmental justice, health or disease awareness, etc.). Awareness Rally must in compliance with the Institutional Rules, be held in a reservable outdoor space.  Refer to the Pillars FAQs – Student Activities Specific Criteria section for additional guidelines and call 512-471-3065 to schedule a required consultation with a Student Activities staff member to consult on the proposed program.

• I certify that the student organization held an Awareness Rally per the guidelines.
• Date of consultation
• Name of staff member met with
• Date of awareness rally

*Completing this criterion is required*
Have the Leadership and Ethics Institute facilitate a "Become an Inclusive Leader" leadership development workshop during a student organization meeting OR have an authorized representative of your organization attend a "Become an Inclusive Leader" open workshop. Visit the Leadership and Ethics Institute website for more information and open workshop dates.

Open Workshop Dates:
March 25, 2019
October 2, 2019
February 19, 2020

• I certify that at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended the presentation OR an authorized representative of our organization attended a "Becoming an Inclusive Leader" open workshop and presented the information to at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization.
• Date of presentation / workshop
• Name of authorized representative, IF attended open workshop

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

• 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 at least six members of the organization participated in the Racial Geography Tour and are listed on the official HornsLink roster.
• 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 Voices Against Violence" presentation.
• Date of workshop
• Name of presenter

• 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 Support Campaign.
• Name and location of fundraiser
• Date of fundraiser
• Amount of funds raised

• I certify that the student organization has completed one semester in the SURE Walk program.

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

Open Workshop Dates:
April 9, 2019
November 13, 2019

• I certify that at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended the presentation OR an authorized representative of our organization attended an "Art of Dialogue" open workshop and presented the information to at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization.
• 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

• I certify that my organization has completed all the HornsLink Official requirements as outlined on the Pillars FAQs – Student Activities Specific Criteria Section.

Have the Leadership and Ethics Institute in the Office of the Dean of Students facilitate a "Leading with Your Strengths" session for the student organization OR have an authorized representative of your organization attend a "Leading with Your Strengths" open workshop. Visit the Leadership and Ethics Institute website for more information and open workshop dates.

Open Workshop Dates:
October 16, 2019
February 5, 2020

• I certify that at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended the presentation OR an authorized representative of our organization attended a "Leading with Your Strengths" open workshop and presented the information to at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization.
• Date of presentation / workshop
• Name of authorized representative, IF attended open workshop

• Name of the award
• Name of University entity granting the award
• Date award was applied for

• 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 an authorized representative of our student organization attended an Officer Orientation presentation
• Date of Officer Orientation
• Name of authorized representative

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

• I certify that an authorized representative attended the Building a Strong Alumni Network Workshop and presented the information to at least 75% of the members listed on the official HornsLink roster.
• Name of Authorized Rep
• Date of Workshop

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

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

• I certify that the student organization has created and implemented a new member education program.
• Name of staff member met with
• Date of meeting

• I certify that the student organization participated in a Student Organization Fair.
• Which Student Organization Fair did your organization participate in (Summer Student Organization Fair, Party on the Plaza, Spring Student Organization Fair)?

• I certify that three members of the student organization volunteered for Mooov-In and are listed on the student organizations HornsLink roster.
• Name of student participant 1
• Name of student participant 2
• Name of student participant 3

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

• I certify that at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended the presentation OR an authorized representative of our organization attended a "True Colors" open workshop and presented the information to at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization.
• Date of presentation / workshop
• Name of authorized representative, IF attended open workshop

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

• Name of staff member met with
• Date of meeting
• Name of event
• Date of event

• Name of co-sponsoring organization or academic / administrative unit
• Name of event
• Date of event
• Link to event page

Either (1) have two authorized representatives of your organization attend one of the Sanger Learning Center workshops below or (2) invite the center to facilitate one of the workshops at a student organization meeting. Visit the Sanger Learning Center website to learn more and RSVP for an open workshop or request a presentation.

Open Workshop Dates:

Time and Procrastination

• January 29, 2020
• February 18, 2020

Study Smarter, Not Harder

• January 27, 2020
• February 5, 2020
• February 12, 2020

Public Speaking

• February 24, 2020

• I certify that (1) an authorized representative of our organization attended one of the open workshops and presented the information to at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization OR (2) 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 presentation / workshop
• Name of authorized representative, IF attended open workshop

• 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 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

• I certify our organization participated in the Student Activities 2019 Summer Orientation Late Night Program.

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

*Completing this criterion is required*
Have one officer attend the Accessible Org open workshop with Services for Students with Disabilities.   RSVP attendance at an open workshop via HornsLink. An Officer can also schedule a one-on-one consultation by emailing ssd@austin.utexas.edu to schedule a consultation. The one-on-one consultation must be requested by February 14, 2020..

Open Workshop Dates

Monday, October 21 at 2pm
Tuesday, February 18 at 3pm

• I certify that an officer attended the Accessible Org workshop or completed a one-on-one consultation and presented the information to at least 75% of the members listed on the official roster.
• Name of Officer
• Date of consultation

*Completing this criterion is required*

Create and implement a risk management plan for 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 plan.  *Organization must bring a written copy of the proposed plan to the consultation to receive credit.

• I certify that our student organization has created and implemented a risk management plan.
• 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 has created and implemented social media guidelines.
• 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 organization held an on-campus event that was Zero Waste certified.
• Date of consultation
• Name of staff member met with
• Name of event
• Date of event

• I certify that an authorized representative completed the module and presented the information to at least 75% of the members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended this presentation.
• Name of authorized representative

• I certify that a member of my attended the Horns Against Hazing: The Invisible Side event and is listed on my organizations HornsLink roster.

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

Have an Authorized Representative of the student organization attend the Environmental Health and Safety "Food Safety Workshop" to learn about the Food Safety Program. Workshop dates are listed below. RSVP attendance via HornsLink.

Workshop Dates
October 29, 2019
February 27, 2020

• I certify that an authorized representative attended the Food Safety Workshop.
• Name of Authorized Rep
• Date of Workshop

Have the Leadership and Ethics Institute in the Office of the Dean of Students facilitate a "Values and Ethical Leader" session for the student organization OR have an authorized representative of your organization attend a "Values and Ethical Leadership" open workshop. Visit the Leadership and Ethics Institute website for more information and open workshop dates.

Open Workshop Dates
March 4, 2019
September 25, 2019

• I certify that at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization attended the presentation OR an authorized representative of our organization attended a "Values and Ethical Leadership" open workshop and presented the information to at least 75% of members listed on the official roster of the student organization.
• Date of presentation / workshop
• Name of authorized representative, IF attended open workshop

• I certify that an authorized representative attended the Student Org Event Workshop.
• Name of Authorized Rep
• Date of Workshop

• I certify that a member of my attended a National Hazing Prevention Week event and is listed on my organizations HornsLink roster.

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