SEAL 101 & RCOs
Registration & Campus Organizations
Events, Space & Risk Management
Funding & Finances
Project Management & Being a Great Intern
100

What does RCO stand for?

What is Registered Campus Organization?

100

Where does an organization go to register or re-register as an RCO?

What is Shoreline?

100

What system is used to reserve campus space?

What is Ad Astra?

100

What system is used to submit an A.S. Funding request?

What is Fluxx?

100

Where are the important intern links, resources, and project files housed?

What is the Intern Drive / Megadoc?

200

What does SEAL stand for?

What is Student Engagement & Leadership

200

When does RCO registration generally reopen for the new academic year?

What is the beginning of August / Summer Session B?

200

How far in advance should an RCO generally submit an Ad Astra space request?

What is 7–10 business days, with at least 7 days before the event?

200

What is the deadline to submit an A.S. Funding request to present at the following Monday meeting?

What is Friday at 4 PM?

200

You start your shift and don't have a specific task assigned yet. What is the best thing to do?

What is check communication channels, review the Megadoc/project tasks, check email, and ask professional staff or teammates what needs to be done?

300

What is one major benefit of being a registered campus organization?

What is being able to operate under campus guidelines, reserve campus spaces/equipment, and apply for campus funding opportunities?

300

An officer wants to change their organization's name. Who should they contact?

Who is Shoreline?

300

Where can RCOs get tables, chairs, and other event resources?

What is the SEAL Resource Center?

300

How many officers need to complete the A.S. Canvas Course to receive Microix access and become authorized signers?

What is at least two officers?

300

You're given a task but aren't sure what the expected outcome is. What is the best response?

What is ask clarifying questions before starting rather than making assumptions?

400

Associated Students is a nonprofit organization and department of UC Santa Barbara funded primarily by what?

What are undergraduate student fees?

400

An RCO officer wants to update the organization's officers on Shoreline. What steps should they take?

What is go to Shoreline → select the designated RCO → select Officers → update the officers?

400

An RCO wants to change something on an already-submitted space reservation. Who should they contact?

What is the event scheduling email/team?

400

Name three things A.S. Funding cannot generally be used for.

Possible answers:

  • Travel or transportation costs, except specific Finance Board exceptions
  • Food expenditures over $500 per year from all BCCs combined
  • Off-campus special events, banquets, and picnics, excluding Isla Vista
  • Equipment purchases, although rentals are allowed
  • Awards, trophies, gifts, or scholarships for individuals
  • Personal items/costumes
  • Publicity bonds
  • SEAL Account Maintenance Fee
  • Certain conferences outside UCSB
400

You're going to be absent from a shift and need someone to cover you. What should you do?

What is ask the SEAL group chat for coverage, then use #covermyshift to notify professional staff once someone agrees to cover the shift?

500

An RCO comes to SEAL asking, “Why should we stay registered?” Name at least three benefits you could explain to them.

  • Operating under campus guidelines and remaining in good standing
  • Applying for funding from SEAL and A.S.
  • Reserving campus spaces
  • Accessing campus equipment/resources
  • Participating in involvement fairs
  • Partnering with A.S. for event support
  • Accessing SEAL advising and peer advising
500

Why might updates take longer at the beginning of the quarter?

Because of the higher volume of participants, particularly around the Student Leadership Retreat; updates can take approximately 1–2 weeks.

500

An RCO wants to use a canopy for an event. They ask to use the FSL canopy. What should you tell them?

What is RCOs cannot use the FSL canopy unless they have Jonathan's prior approval; Greek-letter organizations also cannot use it without that approval?

500

A new RCO asks why they can't immediately receive A.S. Funding. What requirement should you explain?

What is a new RCO must be officially registered for one full academic quarter, beginning with the quarter following its official registration, before A.S. Funding can be approved?

500

Why is it important for interns to regularly check the campusorgs email?

What is the importance of communicating important information and opportunities for RCOs, including involvement fairs, deadlines, and registration information, through it?


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