Student Organization Workshops
Student Activities is excited to offer development workshops to student organization members, leaders, and advisors throughout the semester. Topics address elements required to ensure the success and sustainability of student organizations. Below is a list of the workshops we offer and a short description for each.
Live Workshops
Discover HornsLink
HornsLink has many useful tools and features! Student organization officers will learn the basic in's and out's of HornsLink and how to maximize them for their organizations.
Discover Pillars
The purpose of the Pillars of the Forty Acres is for student organizations to learn about the UT Core Values, find creative ways to incorporate them into their activities and create a culture of accountability. Attend this workshop to participate in the Pillars program.
Officer Orientation
As a student leader, it is important to understand your registered student organization's privileges and responsibilities. This orientation is for new officers in existing organizations. The workshop highlights campus resources, university policy, and the Student Organization Center.
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.
Student Organization Travel
Any trip done on behalf of a student organization that is more than 25 miles from the main UT Austin campus, or takes place overnight must be registered with Student Activities prior to departure. In this workshop, we'll go through how to report travel, safety tips, and ideas for how to make your travel plans a little smoother and your organization outing a lot more enjoyable.
Online Workshops
Constitutions
Students can learn about writing a constitution, or simply use this course as a reference as they update an existing constitution. Staff will provide regular feedback and advice via discussions and assignments.
This online workshop is available to students via Canvas 365/24/7.
Enroll in the Constitution Workshop
Financial Education for Student Organizations
Many students may not feel prepared to set up and manage their organization's finances. In this entirely online workshop, you will learn how to set up and manage a bank account, how to set a budget, and the importance of communication with your organization about finances. Feedback from Student Activities and Financial Wellness staff will be provided through Discussion Boards and Optional Assignments.
Enroll in the Financial Education Workshop
New Organization Orientation
An entirely online workshop that is required for any student looking to start a new organization. Open the first 6 weeks of each long semester.
Enroll in the New Organization Orientation Workshop
Officer Transition
One of the biggest factors that affect the success and sustainability of a student organization is their officers. In this entirely online course that is available 365/24/7 as a resource, you will have a chance to engage with other student members, learn best practices for officer transition, and receive feedback from Student Activities staff through discussion boards and optional assignments.
Enroll in the Officer Transition Workshop
Student Organization Advisor Workshops (Faculty/Staff Advisors Only)
Student Organization Advisor Workshops are tailored specifically for the needs of UT faculty and staff that serve as advisors for registered and sponsored student organizations. These workshops provide various training and resources to help advisors support and advocate for their respective organizations.
Survey Design: Foundations Course
Learn best practices in survey design through just five video modules. This unique skill will be valuable throughout your educational journey and beyond, across a spectrum of career fields, including but not limited to marketing, data analytics, user experience research and more! Enhance your research skills and impress future employers by adding this badge to your LinkedIn profile.
Enroll in the Survey Design: Foundations course
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.
Enroll in the Welcoming New Members Workshop
Youth Protection Program Student Organization Training
Students, faculty, and staff will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Youth Protection Program (YPP) policy as it pertains to student organizations. We 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. Knowledge checks occur throughout the course. This course should take 30 minutes to complete. Student Organization members must complete the training once per academic year.
How to Access the Training:
- Log-In to UT Learn using your UT EID and password
- Using the search bar in the top right-hand corner, search 'YPP Student Organization Training'
- Select the online class titled 'YPP Student Organization Training'
- Select 'Request'
- Select 'Launch'