STUDENT ACTIVITIES FINANCIAL PROCEDURE MANUAL 4 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

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o Ensuring that the funding process is fair, open, and non-discriminatory

o Advertising, assisting, coordinating, and advocating on behalf of your organization o Providing financial training, resources, and assistance in budget management

Where does the money come from?

o Student Activities fees are charged to students each semester; the funds are then distributed amongst the Student Organization Governance Boards to facilitate programming initiatives for the AU student community.

 Undergraduates pay $73.50 per semester  Graduate students pay $30.00 per semester

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 Cultural, social, and educational enrichment programs  Recreational and social activities (under policy guidelines)  Student media and publications

 Student Organization Travel (within prescribed limits)  Other student services (within prescribed limits

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 Alcohol and tobacco

 Individual membership and dues  Donations

 Personal gain

For questions regarding acceptable uses of Student Activity fees please contact Calvin Haney,

Associate Director with Student Activities:

[email protected]

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OUNCIL

Monday-Thursday 10:30-8:30 and Friday 10:30-5:30 PHONE: 202.885.1427

EMAIL: [email protected] LOCATION: MGC 250

About AUCC

Mission: To support club success through activities in three areas:

Funding, Resources, and Coaching & Development

Funding: To allocate funds to all recognized undergraduate and graduate organizations at the

American University.

For more information about the AUCC Funding Request process please visit the AU Club Council Funding Process review page: http://www.auclubcouncil.com/#!funding-/con8

Resources: To provide a center for clubs to access resources including storage, copiers, poster

materials, computer access with products to assist in the creation of posters (i.e. Photoshop,

Illustrator, etc.), and information about alternative funding sources, co-sponsorship

opportunities, club rules and regulations, etc.

Coaching & Development: To provide internal organizational and leadership development for

clubs and club leaders through open houses, training sessions, and one-on-one coaching.

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 Purchase Cards, Gift Cards, and Eaglebucks Cards  Portable Eaglebucks readers and Cashboxes  Avis Car Rentals

 Eventbrite  Online Orders

 Budgeting Templates

 Checks and Purchase Orders  Aramark Catering

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 This form is what all organizations will use as their primary way to use their group’s funds.  This form can be used for

o Online Orders o Car Rentals

o Purchase Cards, Gift Cards, and Eaglebucks Cards o Aramark Catering and 2fix Service Orders

Required Information

 Only financial approval members should sign submitted Financial Request Form

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If you are purchasing goods for an event, the 25Live confirmation# must be filled out

 Student Activities Advisor must approve all requests over $100

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PURCHASE CARDS,GIFT CARDS,EAGLEBUCKS CARDS

 You would request a purchase card for any goods or services within the defined limits  You would need a gift card if you are buying from Safeway, Giant, or Costco

 You would request an Eaglebucks card if you are buying supplies from a company that accepts Eaglebucks. (http://www.american.edu/ocl/housing/eaglebucks.cfm)

 All these purchases must be less than $500

 Purchases under $100 do not need to be signed by your group’s advisors and can be submitted to the front desk

 Purchases over $100 need to be approved by your advisor and should be submitted to your assigned SA advisor

 Purchases over $250.00, you must meet with a SA Advisor before you submit your Financial Request

(Email your SA Advisor to schedule an appointment for review and signature)

CAR RENTALS

 If you need to rent a car for a particular event, you must use Avis because AU has a contract with them  Reservation print-out must be attached with your request

 Student Activities will not give out credit cards for gas ONLINE ORDERS

 All online orders must be managed by UC/SA, and approved by your SA Advisor.

(Email your SA Advisor to schedule an appointment for review and signature)

 Print and submit your online shopping cart and we will order the supplies for you. In addition, please make sure to indicate the shipping method and when you need your purchases

 Send an electronic copy of your order of shopping cart to [email protected]  $500 limit is on these as well

 Try to order from Amazon so that you can utilize the Amazon Prime Membership (includes free 2 day shipping)

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About Portable Eaglebucks Readers and Cashboxes

 Request an Eaglebucks reader if you are charging people to attend your event.  AU Students can either pay with Eaglebucks or cash.

 Cashboxes start with $25 in the box and are used to collect cash at an event. Make sure you specify the amount for you started cash request

NOTE: Cashboxes must be returned with the initial $25 dollars in starter cash

 Students will be notified via email from the SA Finance team when your Eaglebucks Reader request is confirmed.

Submission of a Funds Collection request form is required to request these services. To request the following:

- Cashboxes

- Starter Cash up to $25 (if available) - Portable Eaglebucks Readers - Wristbands and Tickets

Required Information:

 Org Info  Event Info

 Dates & Times of Sales  Pick Up Name

 Items requesting

 *Please Note: Eaglebucks reader

collections must be associated with the sale of an item. (NO DONATIONS!)

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VENTBRITE

 If you wish to do an Eventbrite, please fill out the Eventbrite form located in the Club Financials section of the SA Club Handbook

 Eventbrite allows you to sell tickets to your events online

 There is a charge to utilize this service  Funds collected from Eventbrite ticket

sales will be deposited into your club account 3-5 business days after your event

 All Eventbrite Request must be submitted to the UC/SA Front Desk from 9-5pm M-F

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 Any order that is over $500 must be paid via check.

 Every check request must also come with an invoice from the vendor and a W-9.  Purchase orders are required for most vendor or contract orders for goods and services

above $500. These include guest artists/speakers, supplies, restaurants, etc.

Professional Services Agreement (PSA)

PSA’s are required if you are bringing talent or a service to campus, this includes:  DJ’s

 Speakers  Bands  Caterers

Important Notes about Contracts

 Students are not authorized to sign any agreements with external vendors, artists, speakers, etc.

 All contracts using any club funds, including self-generated funds, are to be reviewed and signed by AU officials. See your UC/SA Advisor.

 Students who sign contracts on their own may find themselves PERSONALLY LIABLE for the terms of the contract.

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 Aramark is the food service contractor on campus and has exclusivity (or the right of first refusal) to cater any event in the University Center footprint (MGC 1-5 and Tavern).  https://american.catertrax.com/ is the website you would use to order Aramark.  After placing an order attach the confirmation form to a financial request form (orders

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To Request the following:

• All transfers between organizations AU departments, and offices • Contract between parties agreeing

to issue funds

Required Information:

• Name of receiving

department/organization • FULL 18-digit account #

40-050510-(_ _ _ _ _)- (_ _ _ _ _)

Last 4-digits are your club acct #

• Detailed Purpose of transfer • Transfer Amount

• Clubs must submit a signed Funds Transfer Request for to the UCSA Front Desk

(Email your SA Advisor to

schedule an appointment for

review and signature)

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To Request the following:

 All cash and check deposits received through fundraising, events,

donations, dues, ticket or Eventbrite sales etc.

 All Deposits must be made within 24 business hours of receiving the funds  All Deposits must be made at the

UC/SA Front Desk from 9-5pm M-F

Required Information

 Org Account #  Org Name

 What Deposit is from with brief explanation

 Item and Denomination you’re depositing

 Total

 Print name and email of who is making deposit

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Checks/Purchase Orders (Individuals and Companies)

• 30 business days before date needed

• Advisor and Financial Approval: processes within 10-15 business days

• A/P: checks cut within 7-10 business days

• All Checks must have a W9, invoice, and contract (if required)

Travel Requests

• 30 business days before date needed

• Advisor and Financial Approval: processes within 10-15 business days

• Once all required paperwork has been received and approved by Student Activities, A/P issues check within 7-10 business days (if applicable)

Purchase Cards, Gift Cards, Eaglebucks Cards

Pick-ups and Returns

 Request is needed 3 business days before desired pick-up date  Once card is issued you have a max of 2 days to use

 All cards are due back by 11am on due date

 You must pick up the card the day you requested it for, if you don’t pick it up we will cancel your request.

 If you expect a delay or you are late please contact [email protected]

Online Orders, Custom Ink Orders, Avis Car Rentals, Service Requests

& Funds Collection Requests

 All orders must be submitted at least 10 business days before needed. Please make sure all appropriate paperwork is attached for fast processing.

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Tip! Submit a funds collection request the moment you plan an event. Resources go

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 You can access SON my visiting www.american.edu/SON

 Two group administrators who attend club renewal training will be the administrator on SON and will be able to view financial information

 SON will provide your organization with a detailed transaction log in addition to other group resources

 Regularly monitor your SON account to make sure your funds are recorded correctly o It is highly recommended to keep your own financial records and budget

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Late Notices

First Transgression: Email Warning

Once item is late an email notification is sent. The student has 24 hours to return the item and/or respond. All pending requests will be suspended until item is returned.

Second Transgression: Meeting with Advisor, Organization President/Treasurer and Student

Meeting will map out a plan to rectify the issue. All pending requests will be suspended until item is returned.

Third Transgression: One Month of Fiscal Suspension of Student and/or Organization

Student and/or organization will have all financial requests suspended for one month. Financial item must be returned immediately.

Fourth Transgression: Student or Organization Suspended for Semester

Student and/or organization will have all financial requests suspended for one semester. Financial item must be returned immediately.

Lost Items

Purchase Cards & Eaglebucks Cards

If lost fiscal suspension of the individual or organization for the semester will occur. All charges accrued while item is lost will be paid by organization. Individual or organization will be placed on a one semester suspension.

Gift Cards

If lost, organization will be responsible for the full amount of the gift card. Individual or organization will be placed on a one semester suspension.

Missing Receipts

- All receipts must be turned in - Email warning for First Incident

- One Month of Fiscal Suspension for Second Incident of missing receipt the individual or organization will be.

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Ritanch Hans- Financial Administrator

AU Club Council Clubs

[email protected] Phone: 202-885-3397 Office Hours

Monday, Thursday, Friday 10:00-6:00 Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00-5:00

Ebonie Smith – Financial Administrator

Graduate Groups, Student Government, Fraternity and Sorority Life

[email protected] Phone: 202-885-3399 Office Hours

Monday- Friday 8:00-4:00

Connor Becker – Assistant Financial Administrator

SA Financial Transaction Support Assistant