Pillars of the Forty Acres - Resources

Consultation

Complete a consultation on a topic that is related to the mission and/or goals of the student organization and share it with your student organization.

Guest Speaker

Have a UT department, faculty or staff member present at a student organization meeting on a topic that is related to the mission and/or goals of the student organization.

Symposium/Conference

Attend a conference/symposium that is related to the mission and/or goals of the student organization and share it with your student organization.

Student Activities Discover HornsLink Workshop

Attend a Discover HornsLink Workshop and share it with your student organization.
https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sa/wkspstraining.php

Student Activities Discover Pillars Workshop

Attend a Discover Pillars Workshop and share it with your student organization.
https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sa/wkspstraining.php

Awareness Rally

Hold an on-campus awareness rally about a topic that is important to your organization (e.g. social justice, environmental justice, health or disease awareness, etc.).

BeVOCAL Workshop

Have members of your organization attend a BeVOCAL Workshop.
https://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/lwc/bevocal.html

Voices Against Violence

Have members of your organization attend a Voices Against Violence Workshop or one of the following events.

• Breaking the Silence
• Take Back the Night

https://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/lwc/voices-against-violence.html

Student Activities Financial Education for Student Organizations

Have officers of your student organization complete the Financial Education Workshop and share it with your student organization.
https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sa/wkspstraining.php

Student Activities Officer Orientation

Have officers of your student organization attend Officer Orientation.
https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sa/wkspstraining.php

Student Activities Officer Transition

Have officers of your student organization attend Officer Transition.
https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sa/wkspstraining.php

Student Activities Recruitment and Retention of Organization Members

This panel discussion features several of your student leader peers to share what they have learned about recruitment, and strategies for how to keep your members active and engaged.
https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sa/wkspstraining.php

Student Activities Welcoming New Members Training

New member leaders have an influential role in supporting and guiding new members in their new journey within their organizations. In this training, new member leaders will gain knowledge, tools, and resources on how to successfully build relationships and lead new members in this process.
https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sa/wkspstraining.php

Texas Leadership Education and Development Workshop

Have officers of your student organization attend a workshop or complete a consultation.
https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/leadership/workshops.php

Longhorn Halloween

Host a booth.
https://longhornhalloween.utexas.edu/booth-application

Organization Event

Host an event open to all UT students.

Service Project

Plan and execute a service project with your student organization.

Student Activities Organization Fair

Table at an organization fair.
https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sa/stuorgfairs.php

Team Intramural Sports

Have your organization participate in one of the RecSports Intramural Team Sports Leagues.
https://www.utrecsports.org/intramurals

Campus Environmental Center Activity

Volunteer and/or collaborate with the Campus Environmental Center
https://utenvironment.org/

Center for Community Engagement

The Center for Community Engagement offers students volunteer and service-learning opportunities. Programs and services are designed for students, faculty, staff and community partners, helping to connect University resources with community needs.
https://communityengagement.studentaffairs.utexas.edu/

Disability Advocate Training

Have members of your organization complete a Disability Advocate Training.
https://community.utexas.edu/disability/outreach-presentations/

Hazing Prevention and Response Activity

• Host a workshop (hazing prevention or creating space for change) for your organization. Workshop requests can be submitted at hazing.utexas.edu.
• Request a leadership consultation for your organization at hazing.utexas.edu.
• Have at minimum 3 members attend a hazing prevention event open to campus (e.g., national hazing prevention week events, horns against hazing guest speakers, etc.)
• Create your own hazing prevention initiative or educational opportunity to implement within your organization. Discuss your ideas and get support by contacting hazingprevention@austin.utexas.edu.

Healthy Student Organization Program

Register and participate in the Healthy Student Organization Program.
https://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/lwc/hsop.html

Longhorn Wellness Center

Have members of your organization complete a workshop.
https://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/lwc/group-offerings.html

Title IX

The Title IX Office offers training and professional development opportunities for all UT students. Workshops are offered both virtually and in-person. Workshops are tailored to the needs of each group and offer an engaging space to learn about policies, process, and prevention.
https://titleix.utexas.edu/training

UT Outpost Donation Drive

Host a UT Outpost Donation Drive for food, clothing or personal items.
https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency/utoutpost.php

Youth Protection Program Student Organization Training

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Youth Protection Program (YPP) policy as it pertains to student organizations. This training will cover the history of the protection of minors in higher education, the mission and objectives of YPP, as well as key aspects of risk management and custodial responsibility. Participants will also learn about the role of chaperones and best practices for managing their events.
https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sa/wkspstraining.php