HANDBOOK NUS STUDENT LEADERS Information correct at time of print • August 2015 CONTENTS CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENT LEADERS NUS student leaders are recognised as elected or appointed leaders and are placed in positions of influence and authority. They are in effect, representatives of the various student organisations and hence, form an important link between the University and the general student body. In the course of carrying out their roles and responsibilities, they are expected to abide by the following code of conduct: Getting Started 5 1 Student Organisations/Groups 6 1.1 2 National University of Singapore Students’ Union (NUSSU) and its constituent bodies 6 1.2.1 Formation of new NUS Student Registered Societies 6 Principle Guidelines for Organising Activities 8 Orientation Programmes and Social Camps 2.2Bazaars 3 3. To be fair, objective and impartial, and acting in the best interest of the University, the student organisation that is represented and the student community. 6 1.2 NUS Student Registered Societies 2.1 1. To comply with the Statutes and Regulations of the University. 2. To uphold the dignity and honour of the University. page 8 11 2.3 Participation in Official Overseas Events 13 2.4 Religious Events 14 2.5 Political Events 15 Application for Licenses 17 3.1 Permit for Local Fund-Raising Activities 3.2 Permit for Fund-Raising Activities for Overseas Causes 17 3.3 Screening Guidelines 18 3.4 Performance-Related Events 19 17 4. To exercise accountability to the University and the student community. 4 Sponsorship and Commercial Advertising on Student-Related Websites 20 5. To conduct themselves responsibly, with mutual respect and integrity. 5 Social Decorum 20 6 Protocols for Events with Guest-of-Honour 21 6. To lead by good example and be committed to the pursuit of excellence. 7 Publicity Materials 22 7. To manage and be sensitive towards the diversity within the NUS community. 8 Publications and Newsletters 23 9 Annual Reports by Student Organisations 24 10 Vehicle Rental Guidelines 25 11 Financial Management 26 12 Booking of OSA Administered Facilities 26 13 Compliance with Data Protection Act 28 14 NUS Clubs, Societies and Interest Groups 30 15 CEP Network and Varsity Sports 31 8. To become effective members of society, country and the global community. 5 GETTING STARTED Freshmen Inauguration Ceremony Supernova Rock Concert Congratulations for taking up the role of a student leader! A wide spectrum of activities such as social camps, networking events, bazaars, fundraising, and youth expedition projects, just to name a few, awaits you. These activities are a great way for you to get acquainted with friends with similar interests and to contribute to campus vibrancy. However, activities should be conducted in such a way that the safety of students is taken care of and that University Guidelines are met. The overall tone and philosophy of the programmes should be one of experiential learning and enrichment, so that the students’ experience with the University is a positive and memorable one. Student Achievement Awards NUS Sports Awards Residential Leaders Camp Student Leadership Camp It is with these considerations in mind that the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) has put together this handbook for student leaders to ensure that they are well equipped when organising student activities. In drafting these guidelines, OSA is mindful that these are relevant to changing needs of students. In this way, student organisers will be able to optimise the available resources to organise rewarding, enjoyable and enriching activities. NUS Student Leaders Handbook 1.2 NUS STUDENT REGISTERED SOCIETIES 1 STUDENT ORGANISATIONS/ GROUPS The NUS campus is well known for its student activities and vibrancy. Currently, there are more than 70 student organisations that organise or conduct about 800 large and small events every year. Apart from promoting campus vibrancy, the various student organisations allow students to pursue their interest in co-curricular activities; provide opportunities to hone their leadership skills and contribute to all-round development beyond their studies. 1.1 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE STUDENTS’ UNION (NUSSU) AND CONSTITUENT BODIES The NUSSU Council comprises elected full-time undergraduate students who are either members in the NUSSU Executive Committee (EXCO), or students holding leadership appointments in the management committees of the 14 NUSSU Constituent Clubs (10 Faculty Clubs and 4 non-Faculty Clubs). The 10 Faculty Clubs are the clubs in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Business, School of Computing, Faculty of Dentistry, School of Design And Environment, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Law, School of Medicine, Faculty of Science and University Scholars Programme. The 4 non-Faculty Clubs are the Community Service Club, Political Association, Sports Club, and Cultural Activities Club. There are currently 69 NUS student organisations registered with the Singapore Registry of Societies (ROS), under the Ministry of Home Affairs. While registration is directly with ROS, societies generally seek NUS’ views and endorsement for their formation. Registered societies are allowed to collect membership fees, liable for tax returns and allowed to raise funds through projects and corporate sponsorships. 1.2.1 FORMATION OF NEW NUS STUDENT REGISTERED SOCIETIES In order that societies formed can be sustained and to prevent the proliferation of unsustainable societies, OSA has implemented these guidelines on the formation of new registered societies: 7 The steps to form a new Student Registered Society are as follows: ➜ STEP ➊ – Submit proposal to OSA. The proposal should have the following information: • Proposed name of society. • Vision, Mission & Objectives of proposed society. • Conditions for membership should be spelled out (e.g. only full time undergraduates are eligible for NUS Student Registered Society membership) clearly in the proposed constitution. • Proposed structure of the management committee. Guidelines for setting up a new NUS Student Registered Society: • Forecast of events for the year. a. The objectives of the proposed society should not be of a similar nature to any of the existing registered society in the University. • A copy of the group’s Constitution. b. The application to form a new society must include a minimum of 10 initiators (NUS students) and a NUS staff advisor. Non-NUS students are not allowed to be members of the proposed society. The students should source for a staff advisor. c. The staff advisor should be someone who has an understanding or interest in the nature of the group. The staff advisor must be clearly informed of his role and responsibilities. Should the staff advisor step down from his / her role, the group must look for a replacement staff advisor within two months. d. Registered Societies are self-sufficient and raise funds through their own activities (e.g. collect membership fees). In addition, Registered Societies are also allowed to open corporate bank accounts and directly manage its own finances. • Staff advisor in charge of proposed society. ➜ STEP ➋ – Make a presentation on the proposal to OSA and to seek the Dean of Students’ support. ➜ STEP ➌ – If the proposal is supported, OSA puts up its recommendation to the Provost and then to NUS President for approval. ➜ STEP ➍ – Upon NUS President’s approval, the students may proceed to register with the Registry of Societies within a month. ➜ STEP ➎ – Students to update OSA on the outcome of registration with ROS. www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so 6 NUS Student Leaders Handbook 9 • Date of event • Venue of event • Objectives of event • Mode of publicity • Details and contact of students in charge (event director, safety officer, etc) • Details of external Guest of Honour/Speakers, if any • Safety considerations when planning for the event Who What When How Why Where 2.1 ORIENTATION PROGRAMMES AND SOCIAL CAMPS Orientation Programme As a university of international standing, we need to ensure that we welcome our new students, both local and international, in a manner which is in accordance with a world-class university community that respects the rights and dignity of all its members and that expects them to behave in an equally appropriate manner. Freshmen must not be ridiculed, made targets of jokes and fun, intimidated, harassed, or regimented in any way. Orientation of new students should in no way be made to resemble any kind of initiation. Acceptance of new students should be spontaneous from the day they arrive in NUS/Singapore. The objectives of social camps should be to: 2. Help them adapt to University life 1. Welcome and introduce new members 3. Foster bonding between senior students and newly matriculated students 2. Promote social interaction through briefings or talks on the respective student organisation and its programmes Period for Orientation Activities: From the week preceding the official start of the first semester to the first week of the semester (Week -1 to Week 0). Important Note: Only freshmen who have accepted NUS offer and matriculating in the immediate semester are allowed to participate in orientation activities due to insurance scheme. Approving Offices Organisers of orientation programmes must obtain approval for the proposed orientation programmes from the following: Student Organisation Approving Office • NUSSU and its committees • Community Service Club • Cultural Activities Club and its sub-clubs • Political Association • Sports Club and its member clubs • Designated Staff Advisor from OSA • Faculty Clubs and its sub-clubs • Designated Faculty Staff Advisor • NUS Student Registered Societies • Staff Advisor from NUS departments or OSA 3. Foster bonding between old and new members through social and networking activities Important points to note: • Only freshmen who have accepted their NUS offer will be allowed to participate. Freshmen offered NUS but have not accepted the offer will not be allowed to participate in social camps. • Social camps may be held outside of campus but stay-over camps are allowed only in appropriate venues such as approved public camp sites and holiday chalets/bungalows. • All orientation activities involving freshmen who have not matriculated should not take place earlier than 1st June due to NUS Insurance Scheme for freshmen. • Whether held on or off campus, orientation programmes and social camps should not contain inappropriate activities such as those that cause disturbance and/or involve harassment to members of the public. SOCIAL CAMP Week Week -1 0 SOCIAL CAMP www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so In organising events and activities, representatives from student organisations are required to submit the following information at least 6 weeks in advance to their staff advisor for approval. 5Ws + 1H Social camps aim to promote social interaction among students and can be held throughout the year. August September October November December RULE OF THUMB The magic number is Always remember! 1. Welcome new students and help them settle into their respective faculties, student residences/halls of residences/residential colleges, and the University Social Camps ORIENTATION PERIOD PRINCIPAL GUIDELINES FOR ORGANISING ACTIVITIES 2 The objectives of all orientation programmes should be to: ORIENTATION PERIOD TIP January February March April May June July 8 NUS Student Leaders Handbook ✘ Activities which may cause physical harm or emotional distress Important forms to note: Letter of Undertaking: All project directors are required to sign the Letter of Undertaking for organising orientation and/or social camps. An updated copy of the form can be downloaded from OSA website. Safety and Crisis Management plans: All Safety and Crisis management plans should be approved by staff advisor, and submitted to Office of Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE) for review at least 14 days before the event. An updated copy of the form can be downloaded from the OSHE website at https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/osh/portal/ emmgt/template.html. Indemnity Form: Camp participants below the age of 18 years old are required to obtain parental/legal guardian’s consent by signing on the indemnity form. This form also requires camp participants to declare that they have accepted the NUS offer. An updated copy of the form can be downloaded from OSA website. Camp organisers are to ensure that these Indemnity Forms are correctly signed and accounted for. Declaration of Heath and Swimming Ability Form: As organisers of any events or activities, it is your responsibility to provide your participants with a safe environment. This can be done by collecting and checking all participants’ Health Declaration Form, as well as Declaration of Swimming Ability Form for water sports. An updated copy of the forms can be obtained from your staff advisors. Non-disclosure agreement: A non-disclosure agreement can be used when a University unit (in this case, student groups) has accepted or is evaluating a proposal for the provision of services from an external service provider, and the external service provider is required to keep confidential any proprietary and/or confidential information which may be disclosed by the University in the performance of the services. An updated copy of the agreement can be obtained from your staff advisor. 11 ✘ Acts against personal or religious precepts Do’s (for Orientation and Social Camps) ✘ Activities that border on occult practices ✔ Risk assessment and management to ensure that safety is not compromised ✘ Activities aimed at testing the physical prowess, level of confidence and “fear factor” of freshman for orientation ✔ Protect the interests of members of the university community ✘ Activities which involve the use of dangerous and inflammable substances ✔ Uphold the image of the university ✘ ‘Fright Nights’ and its variations are strictly banned ✔ Seek consent from relevant authorities ✔ Social propriety (example: no abusive language should be used) ✘ Activities which involve physical intimacy between opposite gender ✔ Respect the dignity of the individual (there should not be any form of ragging: regimentation, intimidation, harassment or acts that may cause embarrassment, physical and emotional distress) ✘ All activities should not involve the use of food/ingredients and condiments ✔ Exclude acts considered to be against personal or religious precepts ✔ Ensure voluntary freshman participation ✔ Responsible usage of premises and facilities on campus ✔ All orientation and social activities should be conducted after 7am and end before 11pm to allow sufficient rest for all participants Important Note: 1. Overnight accommodation for social/ orientation camps should be in hostels or authorised campsites. Sleeping over in LTs, auditorium, student lounges are not allowed. While this is not encouraged, the use of seminar rooms and MPHs may be allowed only with the approval of the Faculty/ venue administrator, and subject to the guidelines of OSHE. 2. The duration of stay-over orientation and social camps should not exceed 4 days and 3 nights. Don’ts (for Orientation and Social Camps) ✘ Group regimentation including marching, mass physical exercise and shouting on campus ✘ Harassment or undesirable behaviour towards any individuals ✘ Individual or group ragging (e.g. shouting or use of abusive language against freshman) Accountability and Penalty: The President of the student organisation is fully responsible for the conduct of orientation activities and social camps and is accountable for any complaint or mishap arising from the activities. Orientation programmes and social camps must not include any form of intimidation, humiliation or violation of the dignity of the individual (i.e. ragging) .The University takes a very serious view against “Ragging”. Anyone found guilty of “Ragging” will be subject to the university’s disciplinary action which may include suspension or expulsion from the university. 2.2 BAZAARS A fair, bazaar or carnival is a congregation of five or more stalls set up indoors (i.e. sheltered areas) and/or outdoors involving the erecting of tentages. Only student organisations are allowed to book a selection of venues for these activities. Submission of Proposal • The event proposal, complete with staff advisor’s endorsement, is to be submitted 6 weeks in advance to OSA. This should include a list of vendors, details of items to be sold and a layout plan of stalls (corresponding to the vendor list). • A request for Temporary Permit for Change of Use (TPA) to hold bazaars/ carnivals/performance on campus must be submitted to respective staff advisors through https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/tpa/index.aspx. Booking of benches does not constitute a bazaar and therefore a TPA is not required. • Each official student organisations can only organise one bazaar (or similar in nature) per academic year and is encouraged to do this without appointing any third parties to organise bazaars on its behalf. Food Hygiene To ensure that food hygiene and food safety is maintained , organisers of bazaars/events should take note of the following guidelines governing the sale, provision and free sampling/tasting of food and drinks in NUS campuses. www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so 10 NUS Student Leaders Handbook ✘ Sale of cut-fruits is not permitted. Do’s ✔ Only pre-packed food and canned drinks in sealed containers obtained from licensed caterers or food factories can be sold during events. ✔ Reheating of such pre-packed and sealed food using microwave oven is allowed. ✔ Home cooked/prepared food and drinks may only be allowed for free sampling/tasting during certain events, e.g. activities that promote food and snacks of different cultures. ✔ All food for sale is to be displayed in proper showcase. ✔ All food handlers must observe a high standard of food and personal hygiene. Examples of pre-packed food and drinks: • Pre-packed ice cream in sealed packet • Sandwiches in sealed packet • Bubble-tea in sealed plastic cup • Unopened canned drinks Don’ts ✘ Home cooked /prepared food and drinks are not to be sold at all events. ✘ Preparation and cooking of food or washing of utensils are prohibited at the food fair. ✘ The only exception where preparation and cooking of food onsite is allowed is during the NUS Open House. However, these sites have to be erected (e.g. tentages) and outside of NUS internal premises. Food preparation and cooking by vendors along corridors, outside Lecture Theatres, or in the Forum is not allowed. Sale of Counterfeit Items The sale of counterfeit items such as CDs, DVDs, VCDs, computer software, books, watches, T-shirts, and electronics is illegal and strictly prohibited. Bazaar organisers have to ensure that counterfeit items are not put on sale. Accountability and Penalty: Disciplinary action will be taken against student organisers who do not comply with bazaar guidelines. The University reserves the right to withdraw permission at any point in time for the use of the premises in question should there be a breach of any of the said conditions. Under no circumstances should personal gains, monetary or otherwise, be made by individuals from the bazaar. A breach of the above conditions could render a student or committee liable for disciplinary action or the group may be suspended from holding a bazaar the following academic year. Each student organisation is allowed to hold a bazaar/fair only once per academic year (for a maximum period of 3 days only). 13 2.3 PARTICIPATION IN OFFICIAL OVERSEAS EVENTS Students may take the opportunity during term breaks to embark on study trips, competitions or be part of a student delegation representing the University. In embarking on overseas events, the following steps are required: ➜ STEP ➌ – Before departure, all Singaporean students are advised to inform the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/ eregisterportal/common/preLoginEregisterView. action) and provide details of their trip. Students can register at the website and submit a copy of the completed registration form to OSA for record purposes. For International students, please be advised to inform your respective embassy. PRE-TRIP ➜ STEP ➊ – Furnish the following information to OSA at least 6 weeks prior to the date of departure: • Full name and matriculation number of participating students Important Note: Students who proceed on leave during the semester without giving the required period of notice or without obtaining approval for leave will be regarded as having been absent without permission and are liable to disciplinary actions which may include being barred from sitting for examination(s). • Purpose of travel • Period of travel • Itinerary • Mode of transport • Contact number in the event of emergency • Name and telephone number of travel agent if any • Indemnity forms to be signed by participants • Insurance documents or declaration of preference for non-coverage (whichever is applicable) POST TRIP After the local or overseas events, students are requested to submit a report, within 4 weeks from the end of event. Please include at least 10 photos taken at the overseas event in your post trip report. These would help OSA to showcase NUS students’ active involvement in worthy projects and activities to the University community. • Proposed crisis management arrangement ➜ STEP ➋ – Apply for Leave of Absence from respective Faculty at least seven days in advance if the trip is held during the semester (this applies to local events as well). www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so 12 NUS Student Leaders Handbook 2.4 RELIGIOUS EVENTS As an institution of higher learning, NUS is not only a place to acquire knowledge but it is also a vibrant campus that encourages its students to pursue their interests outside the classroom in co-curricular activities. As an educational institution, the university is also a secular place. The university community comprises multi-ethnic and multi-religious groups. Students are reminded to maintain harmony among the diverse communities on campus. All members of the University community are expected to be respectful towards the religious beliefs, customs, and sensitivities of others. All student activities, views expressed, and publicity materials should not contain any content that shows any racial and religious insensitivity and disrespect. The following basic principles should be observed in order to maintain harmony and peace. Basic Principles With these basic principles in mind, student religious organisations are reminded of the following guidelines when organising activities: 2.5 POLITICAL EVENTS Students’ Political Views As an educational institution, NUS is committed to the expression and discussion of a diversity of ideas and opinions, including those on political and social-political issues, subject to the University’s duty to maintain political neutrality, compliance with applicable laws, and assurance of providing a safe and secure forum. 1. Students of the University are free to express their views provided they understand and make clear they are speaking in their own personal capacity, and not in the name of NUS or using any NUS platform (e.g. student publications) to do so. What you need to do: NUS student organisations whose approved role and objective is to create a greater awareness on politics are to bear the following guiding principles in mind when organising any forums on political and social political themes: 2. Students should also understand that these views are subject to the limitation of avoiding: ✔ Obtain approval from your respective staff advisor for the event proposal and all publicity materials. ✔ Obtain approval from OSA for any external religious speaker/ leader to be invited to the event or activity. Attendance at such events/ activities is to be limited to NUS students and staff. Guiding Principles ✔ Ensure religious events/activities are carried out indoors (eg. In a function room, lecture theatre, seminar room).Religious organisations may only recruit members during approved events, and not publicly in common or shared premises of the university at any time. b. The University is a place where students are preparing for informed and reasoned involvement in community life by calm and cooperative study of social, economic and political issues. 1. Student organisations to exercise tolerance and restraint. 3. Maintain the common secular space that the NUS community shares. 5. Proselytising in any form is prohibited. 6. Participants should attend out of their own will and not be coerced into attending the event. 7. Advertisements/campaigns promoting any religion in common spaces are prohibited. 8. Events organised are meant for NUS students only and must be done in a way that does not infringe on the faiths of others. a. The University is a neutral ground for rational discourse and objective study. a. the purveying or dissemination of pejorative viewpoints along sectarian lines (including but not limited to issues on race, language, religion, sex, sexuality, age, nationality) b. any incitements to violent and/or criminal acts c. The University is not a place for recruiting into partisan groups. d. Discussion of political issues is acceptable only when it clearly serves the educative purpose. Such discussion is not intended to advance the interest of any group, political or otherwise. 2. Keep religion separate from personal views that are publicly expressed. 4. Religious events should be held within enclosed premises. 15 What is not allowed: ✘ Proselytisation in any form any where on the campuses. ✘ Recruitment of members by approaching students and also members of the public at common areas such as bus stops, canteens, corridors, walkways etc. www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so 14 NUS Student Leaders Handbook Speakers at Political Forums and Discussions 1. The University welcomes speakers who represent a diverse range of views and beliefs, at forums and discussions organised by the official student organisation. These appearances however, must be for educational and informational purposes to the University community and must be sponsored by officially recognised student organisations. Proposals to invite speakers must be approved by OSA. 2. Speakers’ talks are expected to widen students’ perspectives, contribute to their intellectual sophistication and deepen their understanding of complex issues. Student organisers should ensure intellectual balance and that the speakers’ communications are set in an academic setting. A speaker’s appearance as part of a political campaign rally or event is strictly not allowed. 3. Events with invited speakers must be open to the University community. Admission to these events should not be controlled by the speakers, political party staff, or any other person or organisation not affiliated with the University. Student organisers anticipating or seeking media coverage are responsible for contacting OSA/Office of Corporate Relations in advance of the events. 4. Press conferences or other media events managed by political parties are generally not permitted on University premises. 17 3 What is not allowed: ✘ Political fund-raising ✘ Rallies or any political party events undertaken in conjunction with the General Elections and By-Elections ✘ Political party’s communications ✘ Political party’s recruitment ✘ Distribution of political party’s printed material ✘ Promotion of political causes and candidates APPLICATION FOR LICENSES 3.2 PERMIT FOR FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES FOR OVERSEAS CAUSES 3.1 PERMIT FOR LOCAL FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES (EXTRACTED FROM NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL SERVICE GUIDELINES) If money collected from fund-raising activities is to be donated towards an overseas organisation, community or charity, or a NUS student who has returned home for medical treatment, the FundRaising Permit for Foreign Charitable Causes must be obtained from the Commissioner of Charities. For student organisations that wish to raise funds for charity organisations based in Singapore, an application with the Police Licensing Division located at Police Cantonment Complex is mandatory. The application for permit should be submitted not less than 30 days before the date on which fund-raising appeal commences. However, do note that the permit will only be granted to a registered entity and not individuals. Under the House to House and Street Collection Act, the license is required if one promotes a collection by way of appealing to the public, by means of visits from house to house or of soliciting in streets or other places or by both such means, for money or other property. However, the following types of collections do not require a licence: a. A private collection that is confined to friends or relatives; or making an appeal through the telephone or the media such as the internet and newspapers; or sending out appeal letters by post. b. A collection that is carried out by a full or associate member of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) or the Community Chest. However, a written approval from the Chief Executive Officer of the NCSS has to be obtained before the collection (http://ncss. org.sg). For more details on the exemption, visit the website http://statutes.agc.gov.sg. For more information on the application for the license, please email SPF_OPS_Licensing@spf. gov.sg or call 6835 0000. Important Note: If the funds are collected from the public, the applicant has to use at least 80% of the net proceeds of the funds raised within Singapore. This 80:20 rule will be waived for private donations or for appeals to aid major disaster relief. The Commissioner of Charities has the discretion to allow a lower percentage to be applied within Singapore. The fund-raising expenses should not exceed 30% of the total funds raised. Student leaders representing their respective student organisation must apply online at www.charities.gov.sg for the Fund-Raising Permit for Foreign Charitable Causes, Charities Unit, Ministry of Community, Youth and Sports. www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so 16 NUS Student Leaders Handbook 3.3 SCREENING GUIDELINES There are various matters to consider when staff or students of the University plan to screen a movie in public. These considerations include (a) obtaining a copyright licence from the owner of the movie (b) complying with the requirements of the Media Development Authority (“MDA”). A. Copyright Licence Under the law, permission must be sought from the owner of a movie, or “cinematograph film” as it is called under the Copyright Act (Cap. 63) (“the Act”), if one wishes to screen it in public. However, there is an exception to this rule in Section 23(2) and (4) of the Act, which states that the screening shall be deemed not to be “in public” if the following conditions are met: a. It is screened by staff or students of an educational institution; b. It is screened in the course of the activities of the institution; c. The audience is limited to persons who are taking part in the instruction or are otherwise directly connected with the place where the instruction is given. I. WHERE SCREENING IS PART OF INSTRUCTION/COURSE/MODULE AT NUS a. No copyright licence is required from the owner of the movie where the movie is screened by staff or students in the course of their instruction/ course/ module and the audience is limited to persons who are taking part in the instruction/ course / module. b. While no copyright licence is necessary, staff and students who wish to screen movies/films as part of their course of instruction/ course/ module should obtain an endorsement from their Faculty Dean or Academic Department Head for the screening, and this endorsement should be kept as a record with the Deanery /Academic Department. The endorsement should confirm that the movie is screened by staff or students in the course of their instruction/ course/ module and the audience is limited to persons who are taking part in the instruction / course / module. II. WHERE SCREENING IS FOR RECREATIONAL OR SOCIAL PURPOSES For screening of any movie by any staff or student for recreational or social purposes, a copyright licence is required to be obtained from the owner of the movie. To seek permission from the copyright owners, you can contact the copyright owners directly and negotiate for a licence to use the copyright material or obtain a licence through a collective society or organisation such as the Motion Picture Licensing Company (“MPLC”). (For more information on MPLC, which covers works of its members and under specific conditions only, please visit http://www.mplc.sg/ or email to sginfo@mplc.com.) Please note that copyright infringement may attract civil or criminal liabilities under the Copyright Act. No admission fee is to be charged whether the screening is under (I) or (II) above. 19 More information is available at http://www.mda.gov.sg/PUBLIC/ MEDIACLASSIFICATION/ FILMSANDVIDEOS/Pages/ RatingsFilmsandVideos.aspx. a. Movies/films without a classification If the proposed movie/film to be screened does not have a classification, the student organisation is required to send the movie/ film to MDA for classification. This may take up to six weeks. c. Students are required to obtain OSA’s endorsement to hold the event on campus, and the movie/film must be cleared by OSA. b. Movies/Films classified as NC16, M18, R21 For movies/film classified as No Children Under 16 (NC16), Mature 18 (M18) and Restricted 21 (R21), an additional temporary Film Exhibition License is required by the Media Development Authority (MDA). More information on the temporary Film Exhibition License is available at http://www.mda.gov.sg/Licences/Pages/ FilmExLicence.aspx. d. Students are required to apply for the Arts Entertainment License (AEL) administered by MDA. The AEL includes the classification of the production. For more information, please visit http://www.mda.gov.sg/Licences/Pages/ ArtsEntLicence.aspx. 3.4 PERFORMANCE-RELATED EVENTS For events consisting of performances which require live or playback music, student organisations are required to apply for the Copyright Music Permit. Similarly, a Public Entertainment License is required for lectures and/or talks that touches on racial and/or religious issues, and delivered by non-Singapore Citizens. More information can be found in the table below. Copyright Music Permit Required By Purpose How to apply? Composers and Authors Society of Singapore Ltd (COMPASS) Required for the performance of copyright musical works in public or at NUS premises. The application form can be downloaded from http://www. compass.org.sg Police Licensing & Regulatory Department Required for non-exempted adhoc one-off events organised within or outside campus premises involving a public audience, eg. Talks, lectures, discussions or debates that touch on racial and/or religious issues, and/or which are organised and/or delivered by non- Singapore Citizens. B. Media Development Authority In addition to obtaining the copyright licence when necessary, students should note the following requirements by MDA. Students’ own production and screening on campus Public Entertainment License (PEL) License is not required for piped music by radio services. The completed form is to be faxed or mailed to COMPASS at least two weeks before the event. The application for PEL can be applied online via Police Licensing Computerised System (PLUS) at http://www. spf.gov.sg/licence/ www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so 18 4 NUS Student Leaders Handbook SPONSORSHIPS AND COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING ON STUDENTRELATED WEBSITES Prior approval must be obtained from the Dean of Students (OSA) before any student organisations can enter into a written agreement/contract with any external organisation. No commercial advertisements by private organisations should be promoted on NUS website including the webpages of its student organisations. Advertisements should be canvassed by students themselves. Student Leaders should not appoint professional canvassers or fund raisers to collect advertisements for student publications or raise funds for projects. 5 SOCIAL DECORUM Student leaders should be mindful of unintended or involuntary social discrimination. All activities and publicity materials should not contain any prohibitive materials, e.g. material that is objectionable on the grounds of public interest, morality, law and order, national security, racial and religious harmony and public tranquillity. It is important to recognise the inherent dignity and worth of every individual and to provide for equal rights and opportunities without discrimination. Social prejudice can manifest in a wide range of forms such as gender, nationality, sexual, language, disability, religious and political discrimination. In general, the following must be avoided: • Sensational, abusive or slanderous language. Lewd suggestions in the form of pictures, words, or actions • Political materials that promote or incite violence or unrest • Forms of language discrimination, in order to respect the diversity of language due to valued cultural diversity • Discrimination against students with disabilities • Discrimination based on religious and racial grounds • Discrimination based on gender • Discrimination based on nationality • Discrimination based on sexual orientation • Discrimination based on personal beliefs and values 21 PROTOCOLS FOR EVENTS WITH GUESTOF-HONOUR 6 Any correspondence with the President of the Republic of Singapore (State President), the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament who simultaneously hold office as Ministers, and foreign Ambassadors / High Commissioners in Singapore should be forwarded through OSA. Please refer to the table below for more information. VIP Category 1 Organiser Remarks a. State President Student Organisations • Invitations to be sent to OSA 3 months in advance. b. Prime Minister • All student organisations to go through OSA, which will liaise with OCR. c. Emeritus Senior Minister VIP Category 2 Organiser Remarks a. Deputy Prime Minister Student Organisations • Invitations to be sent to OSA 2 months in advance. b. Minister for Education All Other Cabinet Ministers The list of Singapore Cabinet appointments is available at http://www.cabinet.gov.sg/ content/cabinet/appointments. html • OSA is the point of contact for all invitations from NUS student organisations to VIPs in this category. www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so 20 NUS Student Leaders Handbook 7 NOTE FOR USAGE OF NUS NAME AND CORPORATE LOGO: PUBLICITY MATERIALS Publicity materials refer to posters, pamphlets, brochures and banners, which are commonly used by students as marketing collaterals for publicity of events. Student organisations must first obtain approval for their activities/events from staff advisor before printing the posters and banners. A well-informed poster should include the following information: 5Ws + 1H Register at Facebook ➋ ➏ NO2V01A5 SUPCEoRnce rt ➊ 31 AUGUST 2015 (Event Starts 7:30pm) ➍ Town Green University Town ➌ Rock Student organisations must seek prior consent through OSA for the use of the name of NUS and its corporate logo in any student event, and for all printed materials such as posters, banners T-shirts, mugs, folders etc. All student organisations are required to adhere to the full guidelines by NUS Office of Corporate Relations found at http://www.nus.edu.sg/identity. Based on the availability of notice board space on campus, the following guidelines are provided on the size and recommended quantity to print. MAXIMUM SIZE ALLOWED Posters – 64cm by 51cm (A2) What is the event about? – ➊ Why is the event held? – ➋ Where is the event held? – ➌ When is the event held? – ➍ Who are the organisers and sponsors? – ➎ + How to register for the event? – ➏ THE BIGGEST ROCK CONCERT IN NUS 23 ORGANISED BY: ➎ Banners – Vertical, 5m (height) by 3m (width) – Horizontal, 1m (height) by 3m (width) RECOMMENDED QUANTITY Number of prints for posters: 50 Number of banners : 3 (campus wide) LOCATION Posters and notices may be displayed on NUSSU general notice boards, notice boards of Halls of Residence, Residential Colleges, Administrative or Academic Departments in NUS, subject to approval from the respective authorities overseeing the areas or departments. PERIOD OF DISPLAY Posters may be put up to 4 weeks before the date of the event. Posters must be removed within three days from the end of the event date. Guidelines on usage of social media Digital and social media platforms generally refer to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as commonly used to share, interact and connect. Below are guidelines on the usage of social media. 1. Keep University and personal social media accounts separate. 2. Be transparent and respectful. 3. Be accurate, concise and helpful. 4. Think before you post. 5. Engage the community. 6. Respect the University’s image and corporate identity. 7. Respect intellectual property rights. 8. Protect confidentiality. 9. Avoid the use of obscenity or crude language. Source: Office of Corporate Relations at http://ocr.nus.edu.sg/. PUBLICATIONS AND NEWSLETTERS (EXTRACTED FROM MDA GUIDELINES) 8 PRINT Student organisations that wish to publish any print materials are required to obtain a “Newspaper Permit” authorised by Media Development Authority (MDA). Examples of newspapers include dailies, company or society in-house newsletters, annual reports and directories. As such, a newspaper permit is required for all in-house publications by student organisations. The process of application for the Newspaper Permit takes 15 days. However, a permit is not required for publications such as novels or one-off commemorative booklets. Applications can be submitted to the Registrar of Newspaper via an online application form available at Online Business Licensing Service (OBLS). For more information, please refer to www.business.gov.sg/. www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so 22 NUS Student Leaders Handbook ANNUAL REPORTS BY STUDENT ORGANISATIONS 9 STUDENT ORGANISATIONS ANNUAL RETURNS (SOAR) NUSSU and Constituent Clubs need not submit the abovementioned annual reports and returns to the Registry of Societies. It is however, mandatory for them to submit the SOAR (Student Organisations Annual Returns) by end of September or within two weeks of the new committee’s election, to OSA. 25 The above submissions / applications can be sent to ROS via the Registry of Societies Electronic System (ROSES) at https://app.ros.gov.sg/ui/ Index/Index.aspx . Click on “Annual Returns.” NUSSU Registered constituents Societies Yes Yes At any time when students belonging to any student organisation need to rent a vehicle for any university-related event or activity, they are encouraged to follow the guidelines listed below. Annual Report to Registry of Societies (ROS) No Yes - Income Tax Returns to Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) No Yes Please note that planning to source and make arrangements where necessary for payment and insurance coverage should commence at least one month in advance before the rental date. - Under the Road Traffic Act, all drivers will have to be at least 18 years of age to have a valid motor vehicle license. Drivers should hold a valid Singapore license. - Drivers on P plates are not allowed to operate and rent vehicles. INCOME TAX In line with the statutory requirements under the Societies Act, all NUS Student Registered Societies are required to submit the reports / returns to the Registry of Societies and OSA within one month of their annual general meeting. Other points to note: a. To maintain proper accounts and records of transactions and affairs of the society and get its accounts audited annually; b. To submit an Annual Return and its audited statement of accounts to ROS annually; c. To submit to ROS an audited statement of accounts of any fund raising appeal 60 days after its completion; GUIDELINES Student Organisations Annual Returns (SOAR) to OSA The template for SOAR can be downloaded from OSA website. ANNUAL REPORT TO ROS 10 VEHICLE RENTAL Apart from submitting the SOAR to OSA on an annual basis, societies also have obligations to ROS and IRAS as spelt out below. The President, Treasurer, Secretary or any other member of the Management Committee is required to submit the Income Tax Return Form P1 and the original audited/certified Statement of Accounts to the Comptroller of Income Tax by 15 April each year. For more information, please refer to http://iras. gov.sg/. A vehicle rental agreement includes the rules and regulations that the vehicle rental company has set in place to govern every aspect of vehicle rental. Rental regulations may vary from company to company. borne by the student organisers. Some vehicle rental companies (especially for commercial vehicles) may have their own car repair workshop to handle the repair works. • Students should look out for the terms and conditions stated in the insurance coverage. In particular, students should be aware of the excess clause. The excess clause is based on the principle that the person who damages the rented vehicle must bear a proportion of the repair costs. For example, a rented car was damaged and the repair cost amounted to $5,500. If the excess clause value is $5,000, the student who damaged the vehicle needs to pay for repair costs up to $5,000. Only the remaining $500 will be covered by insurance. • Important: Co-Driver - It is a good practice to include another member as a co-driver. This is especially so if the driving has to be done over long hours or at night. The codriver could take turns to drive the vehicle. As far as possible, driving through the night should not be practised. Many traffic accidents occur as a result of fatigue and driving long hours, especially through the night. For more information, please refer to OSA website. SELECTION OF VEHICLE RENTAL COMPANY It is important to source and check with a few potential vehicle rental companies. Have a budget in mind as that will help to establish the type of car that you may rent. TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THE VEHICLE RENTAL AGREEMENT The following are important factors to look out for, prior to entering a rental agreement. • Repair Costs - The repair costs to make good the damages to the rental vehicle would be www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so 24 NUS Student Leaders Handbook 26 11 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NUSSU AND CONSTITUENT BODIES A budget proposal must be prepared for the period from 1st October to 30th September. The budget must be submitted to the Dean of Students (through staff advisor) for approval. For more information, please refer to Office of Financial Services at www.nus.edu.sg/ofs. NUS STUDENT REGISTERED SOCIETIES 27 12 BOOKING OF OSA ADMINISTERED FACILITIES NUSSU AND CONSTITUENT BODIES NUS student organisations whose proposed event/activity has been approved by the staff advisor, would need the endorsement of OSA in order to book a university facility for its event/ activity. The booking for a venue should be made through osafacilities@nus.edu.sg. Plaza @ Yusof Ishak House Plaza@YIH is suitable for holding musical performances and events such as bazaars. Do note that the area is partially-sheltered only. LT 27 Science Foyer The LT 27 Science foyer is inclusive of the foyers of LT 28 & 29. Central Library Level 4 walkway The Central Library level 4 walkway has 5 table-benches which are ideal for “non-bazaar activities” such as registration, sale of tickets, recruitment drive, publicity etc. LT 26 Foyer The LT 26 foyer has one table-bench which is ideal for “non-bazaar activities” such as registration, sale of tickets, recruitment drive, publicity etc. These facilities include: Societies are allowed to hold a corporate bank account, under the registered name of the society. Hence, they are allowed to make bank transfers with the authorised signatures of the President and the Treasurer. Student leaders must ensure that the best financial practices are diligently adopted and well budgeted within limits. Central Library Forum The Central Library Forum is the area in front of the NUS Co-op. Please note that tables and chairs are not provided at this venue. Users have to source for their own tables and chairs. NUS Central Library Facade banner locations OSA manages 9 banner spots at the facade of the Central Library Building. These spots are specially demarcated for banner sizes of 1. 5m (height) x 3m (length) and 2. 1m (height) x 3m (length) For a full listing of facilities, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/fac. www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so However, officer bearers are reminded to update the bank signatories annually after the Annual General Meeting is conducted. NUS Student Leaders Handbook Important Note: For any event (which includes live performances and/or use of sound equipment) held at the Central Library Forum and Plaza@YIH, a sound meter must be loaned out from OSA Facilities, via osafacilities@nus.edu.sg. The recommended sound level is 90 decibels. NON-OSA ADMINISTERED FACILITIES In addition to OSA administered facilities, student organisations are also allowed to book lecture theatres, seminar rooms, and tutorial rooms. The following are steps involved in the booking of such facilities: ➜ STEP ➊ – Student organisation to submit proposal for staff advisor’s approval. ➜ STEP ➋ – OSA will check availability and book the venues on student organisation’s behalf. ➜ STEP ➌ – Students to collect the booking form from OSA office and make payment at the Student Service Centre. BOOKING OF SPACE FOR PUBLICITY MATERIALS In addition to booking of facilities, student organisations are also allowed to book banner spaces around campus for display of publicity materials. Applications are to be submitted to Office of Estate and Development. More information is available at http://www. nus.edu.sg/oed/services/logistics/booking-ofcommon-areas.htm. The contact information of the various administrators can also be found in the link. 29 numbers, including mobile numbers. 13 COMPLIANCE WITH PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT (PDPA) As organisers of student activities, you will have access to confidential and personal data that are submitted by freshmen who register for your activities. Passed by the Parliament since 2012, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) comprises rules that govern the collection, use disclosure and care of personal data. Personal data refers to data, whether true or not, about an individual who can be identified from that data. This includes NRIC/FIN number, matriculation number and home address etc. For more details, please refer to: http://www.pdpc.gov.sg/personal-dataprotection-act The following are guidelines that the organisers should take note and adhere to: 1. The PDPA comprises rules governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data, with the objective to safeguard consumers’ personal data against misuse applies to all organisations in which personal details are used for any marketing purposes. It encompasses provision for individuals to opt out of receiving marketing phone calls, mobile text messages, and faxes from organisations. 2. The first phase of PDPA, Do Not Call (DNC) Registry, will come into force on 2 January 2014. This regime under the PDPA does not allow organisations to send messages of marketing nature to Singapore telephone For more information, please visit: http://www.pdpc.gov.sg/individuals/ do-not-call-registry-you 3. All NUS Student Organisations are • responsible in safekeeping all personal data in their possession or under their control; Important Note: Student groups shall not call or send messages to students via text messages or data-enabled platforms such as Whatsapp, Viber, Line chats to market their products, services and/or events. All marketingrelated messages should be sent only through email or face-to-face contact with students. E.g. Student details should not be accessible by the public through online platforms like facebook, websites, google docs etc. All personal information needs to be password protected or filed away in confidentiality. • required to appoint one or more committee members to ensure compliance across the committee; E.g. A member of the student group, such as President should be appointed to ensure that all members comply with PDPA in the conduct of events. • to ensure that written consent is given by students for use or disclosure of their personal data; E.g. Students’ consent are required for the organizer of the event to disclose their personal details to sponsors (financial or credit card service providers). • required to provide avenues for students to request to opt out of marketing materials or change their personal details. E.g. A point of contact should be listed on website and publicity materials for students to change their student details to ensure accuracy. www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so 28 NUS Student Leaders Handbook 14 NUS CLUBS, SOCIETIES AND INTEREST GROUPS NUS STUDENTS’ UNION (NUSSU) Managed by: Student Organisations NUS STUDENTS’ FACULTY CLUBS Arts and Social Sciences Club Business Club Computing Club Dental Club Design & Environment Club Engineering Club Law Club Medical Club Science Club University Scholars Club NUS STUDENTS’ NON-FACULTY CLUBS Community Service Club Cultural Activities Club Political Association Sports Club NUS STUDENTS’ SOCIETIES Managed by: Student Organisations NUS ACADEMIC SOCIETIES American Society of Mechanical Engineers (NUS Student Branch) Architecture Society, The Building and Estate Management Society Chemical and Environmental Engineering Students’ Society Chemical Sciences Society Chinese Studies Students’ Society 31 Communication & New Media Society Economics Society Electrical and Computer Engineering Club Food Science and Technology Society Geographical Society German Language Society History Society Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NUS Student Branch) Institution of Engineers, Singapore (NUS Student Branch) Japanese Studies Society Life Sciences Society Literary Society Malay Studies Society Mathematics Society Pharmaceutical Society Physics Society Political Science Society Psychology Students Society Society of Mechanical Engineering Society of Social Work Students Sociology Society Southeast Asian Studies Society NUS STUDENTS’ INTEREST GROUPS NUS NON-ACADEMIC SOCIETIES For more details, visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so AIESEC Astronomical Society Business Incubation of Global Organisation (BINGO) Comic & Animation Society Electronic Gaming Society Enactus Entrepreneurship Society Graduate Students’ Society Motoring Club National Police Cadet Corps NUS Investment Society NUS-SANA Volunteer Service Outdoor Activities Club Photographic Society Red Cross Youth NUS Chapter Rotaract Club Rovers Adventure Club Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Toastmasters Club Youth Developer Society Managed by: Student Organisations Art of Living Interest Group Association of Computing Machinery Interest Group NUS Pieces Computing for Voluntary Welfare Organisation Deejay Interest Group (Radio Pulze) Energy Carta Interest Group French Language Interest Group Game Developing Group Hackers’ Interest Group Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Eta Kappa Nu NUS Chapter Korean Culture Interest Group Materials Science & Engineering Interest Group NUS Enablers People Ending Animal Cruelty and Exploitation (PEACE) Interest Group Philosophy Interest Group Students Against Violation of the Earth (SAVE) Interest Group 15 CEP NETWORK AND VARSITY SPORTS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME (CEP) NETWORK Managed by: Community Engagement CEP SOCIETIES Buddhist Society Catholic Students’ Society Chinese Society Hindu Society Indian Cultural Society Malay Language Society Muslim Society NUS Cru Sathya Sai Society Sikh Cultural & Literary Society Tamil Language Society The Navigators Varsity Christian Fellowship CEP INTEREST GROUPS Interfaith Interest Group Legion of Mary Uni-YMCA Interest Group For more details, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/ce www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so 30 NUS STUDENTS’ SPORTS CLUB: MEMBER CLUBS LAND Archery Basketball Golf Mountaineering Netball Skating Volleyball WATER Canoeing Dive Life-Saving Windsurfing Flowriders INDOOR Aerobics Climbing Cue Sports Fencing Health & Fitness Intellectual Games MARTIAL ARTS Aikido Boxing Capoeira Judo Karate Kendo Muay Thai Nam Wah Pai Taekwondo Wushu NUS Student Leaders Handbook 33 NUS VARSITY SPORTS TEAMS Aquathlon Archery Badminton Basketball Bowling Bridge Canoe Polo Canoeing Cheerleading Climbing Cricket Cross Country Cue Sports Dragon Boat Fencing Floorball Handball International Chess Judo Karate Kendo Life-Saving Netball Rugby Shooting Silat Soccer Softball Squash Swimming Table Tennis Taekwondo Tchoukball Tennis Touch Football Track & Field Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Water Polo Weiqi Wushu (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Air Pistol & Air Rifle) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) (Men & Women) For more details, visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/src www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so 32 NUS Student Leaders Handbook www.nus.edu.sg/osa/so 34 HANDBOOK • NUS STUDENT LEADERS The e-Book is downloadable from OSA website.