Funding and Purchasing
True or False: UH Parapros may only get outside funding through RHA.
False - may also request funding or collaboration from their Regional Council
True or False: Screening rights must be purchased to show movies or TV show episodes at events.
True - most may be purchased through SWANK
What office provides event planning resources for student organizations, that are also relevant for UH parapros?
List the four learning goals in the residential curriculum.
Ethical leadership, wellbeing, cultural competency, self-discovery
What is the ideal timing for purchasing event supplies?
At least 1 week prior, 2 weeks prior is even better
How can you reserve an event space in HDS?
CES Event space reservation form
Which UH staff members directly supports event/program planning?
Residential Coordinator for Community Engagement; Coordinator for Student Engagement
How much is the minimum and maximum funding request allowed through RHA?
$100 minimum, $2,500 maximum)
What kind of event requires a participant liability waiver?
Physical activity events or events where there may be a health/safety risk - sports, dancing, ice skating, eating participant-cooked food, petting zoo, etc.
Explain the process for bringing in outside food into HDS spaces for events.
Contact RDS Catering and request approval.
How can you use your region's programming budget?
Get approval from supervisor/RC of Community Engagement
List four things to consider or plan for when orchestrating an event.
event space, accessibility, gathering resident feedback/interest, food, vendors/contracts, budget/funding, supplies, universal design, event setup, volunteers, marketing timeline, date and time, etc.
What is one grant you may apply for for your event, and what organizations can you work with to submit the application?
Coca-Cola Beverage Grant - requires application through a student organization, work with Regional Council, RHA, or NRHH
Why is an RHA Senator per building necessary to receive funding from RHA?
To ensure each buildings' resident interest are represented and considered when voting on bills and legislation in RHA.
For representation in voting across all residential buildings.
What are transportation options for events off campus, and what is NOT an option?
Walking, public transportation, resident carpooling, CSU vehicle rental
NOT an option - parapros driving their residents
List two offices that you may need to reach out to when planning an event, and why.
RMI - physical activity/risk, liability waivers needed
EHS - cooking food, face painting, petting zoo
RDS Catering - catering food, get approval for outside food in HDS space
Procurement and Contracts Offices - to have vendor contracts reviewed and signed