Relationships
Student organizations have an opportunity and obligation to connect with other organizations, our campus and broader communities. Relationships incorporate how an organization reaches out, build partnerships, strengthens networks with other groups, and builds connections with others who are different than themselves.
Effective relationships may include engaging with external partners or stakeholders, identifying partners and building long-lasting relationships, building an organizational brand and sharing information with others, exploring and appreciating diversity in backgrounds and perspectives, as well as contributing to campus culture at Ohio State.
The following resources are related to creaing and maintaining relationships with other organizations and entities beyond your membership.
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Advisors
Advisor Partnerships
- Advisor/Organization Agreement: Facilitate a conversation about the advising partnership and expectations
- Advisor Idemnification Letter: Advisors may upload this signed document to the Student Org Management System
Finding an Advisor
- Student Life Departments: Explore departments who staff members may be able to advise your organization
- Student Org Directory: See who advises groups similar to yours
- Student Organization Coaches: Chat will a coach about how to find an advisor and build those relationships
Looking for more infomation related to serving as an Advisor for a student organization? Visit our Advisor's webpage for information about support resources and advisor specific programs.
Community Outreach
Adverstising Resources
- OnCampus Today: Share news through OnCampus today with students, faculty, and staff
- Student Life Calendar: Share information about upcoming events on the Student Life Calendar
- The Lantern: Use the Lantern to reach a broad audience of Ohio State students, faculty, staff and alumni
Looking for more general social media tips or marketing resources? Visit Marketing and Communications under Operations
Engaging with the Community
- Civic Engagement Programs: Participate in service projects as a group
- Keith B. Key Center for Student Leadership and Service: Visit the physical hub for all things students org to build connections with Student Life and other groups; Apply for locker or office space
- Leadership Awards: Apply for Leadership Awards and show off who you contribute to the overall Ohio State campus culture
- Signature events: Attend, participate in, or apply to be a signature event for the Ohio State Campus
- Student Actities Programs: Connect with other oranization leaders and members of the community at events
- Student Involvement Fairs: Attend the involvement fair not only to recruit members but to build your own connections
- Student Org Insider: Subscribe to the Student Org Insider to stay connected with Ohio Union and Student Activities and campus opportunities
University Policies
- Brand Center: Review brand policies for student organiztions using university assessts in their name, logos, and other items; apply for approvals
- Freedom of Expression Website: Review Ohio State's information and resources that support members of the community and pulic in the pursuite of free speech and expression
- Ohio Union Posting Policy: Review policies related to posting in the Ohio Union
- Residence Hall Posting Policy: Review the posting policy for flyers in the residence halls
- University Chalking Policy: Review the chalking policy for the university
Partnerships & Collaboration
Finding and Building Partnerships
- KBK Center for Student Leadership and Service: Build connections with tenant organizations and use the Resource Roome
- OUAB Collab App: Apply to put on a dream event with OUAB
- Programming Funds: Organizations can host programs together and utilize programming funds
- Student Activities Programs: Connect with groups for future collaborations by attending events such as Officer Dinner and BOLD Conference
- Student Life Departments: Learn about different departments you can connect with
Navigating Collaboration
- Collaboration Guide: Faciliate a conversations and set expectations for collaborative events and programs
- Respectful Dialogue Kit: Learn how to host effective dialogue
- Student Mediation Program: Request mediation services to help your organization maturely navigate interpersonal conflicts
Looking for more?
- Visit the Membership page for resources related to recruitment, retention, wellness, leadership, and development
- Visit the Finances page for financial resources and funding information
- Visit the Operations page for resources related to leadership transitions, governance, hosting events, communication, and general operations