Welcome Back, Students!
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We are a function of the Office of the Dean of Students.
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The Student Center Assistant Managers handle the campus
logistics for ALL student sponsored, on-campus events.
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Karissa Kozlak, BSC Assistant Manager (Evening):
o TCNJ fraternities and sororities
o College Union Board (CUB)
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Yakima Melton, BSC Assistant Manager (Daytime):
o All other student organizations including academic honor societies.
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Make sure your organization is registered with the
Student Activities Office.
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Make sure your organization is recognized by the
Student Government.
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All requests for campus space must be submitted
online, using the reservation system, Book-It! @ TCNJ.
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Executive Effort - communicate amongst the members of
your executive board
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Planning
o It’s never too early
o Spaces book quickly
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Thinking
o The details are important
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Understanding
o TCNJ is a “special place”
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Tier 1 - Minimum of 10 business days notice required
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Event outside of the BSC that DOES NOT require additional furniture.
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An event or a vendor table in the BSC.
Tier 2 - Minimum of 20 business days notice required
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Event outside of the BSC that DOES require additional furniture.
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Event taking place in a venue that requires a separate “permission.”
Tier 3 - Minimum of 30 business days notice required
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Events taking place in a performance theatre (Kendall Hall, Music Building).
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Major events defined as a large scale event requiring use of multiple
campus services and/or venues.
Are there any fees associated
with the location?
Can your organization afford
them?
Can the location
accommodate the type of
event you want to host?
Is the
location
Outside
or Inside?
handicapped assessable?
Are there any restrictions
on the location?
Is the location
handicap assessable?
Is this a location that
people would want to
come to?
Room capacities?
Are there other groups doing
something during the same
time?
When are your guests
likely to be available?
Will students be around?
Does your event fall during an
academic break or holiday?
Weekday vs. Weekend?
Evening vs. Morning?
Will the venue you want
be available during your
date and time?
Do you have a vegetarian
option?
What about religious
restrictions?
Does your program title
offend or exclude specific
groups?
Does your holiday party
exclude certain students?
Is the location
handicapped assessable?
How does your program
align with your
organization’s mission?
Sending out invitations? Send
them out early and don’t
forget anyone!
Is the admission or ticket fee
affordable?
Understanding your confirmation notices:
Confirmations
are sent via email.
Email
confirmations are the only way to know for sure that you have
the things you requested.
Keep
copies and bring one to your event.
Be proactive and informed:
Get
to your event early.
Common
event “hiccups.”
Communication
will be sent to your TCNJ email account.
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Residential Lounges:
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Allen Drawing Room
TW Main Lounge
Decker Lounge
Norsworthy Lounge
New Res Lounge
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Student Center Rathskeller
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Performance Theatres
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Lions Den Food Court
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Staking Displays
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Athletic Venues:
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email Kevin Tylus (tylusk@tcnj.edu)
Food Waiver Forms
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Service Providers
o Offices that provide services outside of the Student Center
o They are separate from the Student Center
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Service Providers comprise the following:
o Operational Services
o Building Services
o Campus Police
o Grounds
o Facilities
o Dining Services
o Telecommunications
o Media Technology Support Services (MTSS)
Yakima Melton
Email: ymelton@tcnj.edu
Phone: 609-771-2466
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 11:00am-12:00pm
2:00pm-3:00pm
Karissa Kozlak
Email: kozlakk@tcnj.edu
Phone: 609-771-2466
Office Hours:
Wednesday & Thursday 5:00pm-6:30pm
Friday
4:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday
4:30pm-5:30pm
BSC Undergraduate Scheduler
Email: stureq@tcnj.edu
Questions?!?
 What’s
good about it?
o It’s not Resource 25!
o Easier to browse for available spaces
o It won’t allow you to request a space that is not
available
o Accessible with most browsers, even off-campus
o Allows you to provide more information about your event
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Access it online at: https://bookit.tcnj.edu