RSO Training Recap 01-23-2026
Hi Everyone,
RSO Training Video from 01-23-25: RSO Training-20260123_123240-Meeting Recording.mp4
This email will serve as a miniature recap of all the training topics discussed in the video above.
Mandatory Quiz
At least two RSO Officers from your organization will need to complete the quiz HERE by Friday February 27th at 4:30pm. You will need to get all 5 questions correct to pass the quiz.
PNW 10th Anniversary Support Fund Application
RSOs are invited to submit programs for additional funding through the PNW 10th Anniversary Steering Committee.
Applications will receive primary consideration if submitted by March 1, 2026. The application form is available at PNW 10th Anniversary Support Fund Application – Fill out form. Funding decisions will be made by the PNW 10th Anniversary Steering Committee.
To stay informed and learn more about anniversary events, please visit pnw.edu/10th-anniversary.
Additional SSF Form
The Office of Student Life now has Additional SSF funds that RSO can ask for additional funding for events that groups are hosting. There is a new form that you can complete to receive up to $500 in addition to the funding that you are requesting. You must send in your request at least 4 weeks prior to your event and by the deadline for the SSF Additional Funding Requests.
The deadlines to apply is 12 p.m. on these following dates: January 22nd, February 19th, March 19th, April 16th, & April 30th. Money must be use for the specific event that you are requesting funds for. Unused funds will return to the SSF Additional Funds pool.
Here is the link to the form: https://cglink.me/2rh/s745.
Re-Registration
We are quickly headed into Re-Registration season. Re-registration begins on January 30th 2026. Look for a blue banner appearing above your groups’ page on MyPNWLife. This process is mandatory to complete for all student organizations.
Constitutions
When Creating your Constitution or reviewing a Constitution you already have it’s best to use the Sample Constitution as a starting place. The sample constitution has been updated this year to make the office of Student Life’s expectations clearer and more consistent.
Student Organizations that re-register with the Office of Student Life in Spring 2026 for the 2026-2027 Academic Year will be required to amend your constitutions to align with the new sample.
Elections
The structure for elections for student organizations are changing. Per the Sample Constitution, The office of Student Life now has a Standardized Election Procedure. Organizations shall use the surveys and forms within their MyPNWLife group pages to create an electronic ballot for students to vote in their elections.
This video Video on Hosting Virtual Elections in MyPNWLife breaks down how to build election ballots with-in MyPNWLife.
RSO Transition Guide
The RSO Transition Guide is a helpful tool for Officers who are ending their term with their organization to use to pass information to any newly elected officers. This process is highly encouraged by our office for Officers to complete with-in their organization.
P-Card Policies for your review
Please review the Purchasing Card Guidelines when planning to make purchases for your organization
Here is the Link to the Purdue Tax Exemption Page: https://www.purdue.edu/treasurer/finance/managerial-accounting-services/organizational-tax/tax-exemption/
If you need a specific Tax exemption form, you may be able to find the form you need in the RSO Officers page in the forum or email studentlife@pnw.edu for help when needed.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Email studentlife@pnw.edu
Visit some of the Links below!
The Student Life Linktree
Schedule a Student Life Appointment
Click here for Important RSO Information!
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