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- Rhode Island College Student Organization Registration
- Event Planning Guide for Student Groups
- Event Planning and Policy Workshops
- Student Organization Leadership Workshops
- Authorization Procedures for Raffles and BINGO
- Student Union Office Space for Clubs and Organizations
Rhode Island College
Student Organization Registration
All student organizations wishing to utilize the services of Rhode Island College and Student Community Government, Inc. must complete the registration process each year. This process was developed to provide consistent guidelines and expectations for all student organizations utilizing the Rhode Island College name and to align said organizations with the rules, regulations and laws of Rhode Island College, the State of Rhode Island, and Student Community Government, Inc. Furthermore, it ensures that student organizations are aware of the event planning process as well as the services of the Office of Student Activities to help pave the way for successful program outcomes.
Please note that Student Community Government, Inc. and Student Activities have combined their student organization recognition procedures, thus completing the registration process awards the organization both SCG and Institutional Recognition. All original copies of paperwork must be submitted to SCG, Student Union 401, and will then be shared with Student Activities. Any questions about the Student Organization Registration Process can be directed to Student Activities at 456-8034 or SCG at 456-8088.
Event Planning Guide for Student Groups
The Event Planning Guide for Student Groups features valuable information on policies, procedures, and forms used in organizing programs and activities at Rhode Island College.
Event Planning and Policy Workshops
This workshop is designed to inform student organizations of the latest policies and procedures in event planning at the College. The Organizational President must attend one of the below sessions in its entirety. In addition, it is encouraged that more than one officer/member attend the program to share the responsibility of the information.
2008 Workshop Dates
- Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 6pm-7pm, Student Union 307
- Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 1pm-2pm, Student Union Ballroom
- Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 7pm-8pm, Student Union 307
- Friday, September 12, 2008, 1pm-2pm, Student Union 307
If you did not attend one of the above workshops, please contact Marissa Weiss at 456-8149 or mweiss@ric.edu to setup a time to receive the information.
Student Organization Leadership Workshops
Recruitment and Retention: Learn how to find and keep new members
Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 12:25pm-2pm
Faculty Center South Dining Room
Light lunch is provided!
Sexual Harassment Workshop: Learn how to identify sexual harassment and deal with it if it happens to you
Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 12:25pm-2pm
Faculty Center South Dining Room
Light lunch is provided!
Stress Management: Learn basic concepts and strategies for keeping things in balance
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 12:25pm-2pm
Faculty Center South Dining Room
Light lunch is provided!
To register for any of the above workshops, fill out the 
online registration form.
For more information, contact Caroline Phillips at cphillips@ric.edu or 456-8469.
Authorization Procedures for Raffles and BINGO
In order to run a raffle or BINGO game in which individuals pay to participate, you must get authorization from the Rhode Island State Police. The application and guidelines for raffle approval can be found at http://www.risp.state.ri.us/charitablegaming/. Below are a few important excerpts from the guidelines.
Definition of Charitable Gaming
A game of chance is defined as any game wherein the element of chance predominates over the element of skill in the possibility of winning a prize, with pecuniary consideration being involved to participate. The elements of a game of chance are chance, a prize and consideration (or money) i.e. something put up.
The game must be conducted by a charitable organization. Only members of the organization can be involved in the control and management of the game. All proceeds, minus the expenses of the game, must be used for a charitable purpose. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to participate.
How to Obtain Authorization
An application fee of five dollars ($5.00) is required with each application for raffles or bingo's. Please enclose a check in that amount made payable to Rhode Island State Police when you submit your application.
If your organization wishes to conduct a raffle, you may obtain the raffle application from your local police department or from this web page. After you complete the application, send it to the chief of police in the city or town where the drawing will be held.
Charitable Gaming Unit – Rhode Island State Police
Phone: (401) 444-1147
FAX: (401) 444-1133
Email: cgu@risp.state.ri.us
Student Union
Office Space for Clubs and Organizations
Registered student organizations at Rhode Island College are eligible to apply for office space in the Student Union. Each April the Student Union Advisory Board accepts applications from student organizations who would like to request office space for the following academic year. To apply, please complete the
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