Resource for Student Leaders

Being a model student leader requires that you be a model student first.  Check out this page of commonly used academic resources for student leaders. 

SALP provides accounting services including accessing funding provided by on campus funding committees, processing gifts and donations, providing all accounting services such as contracts, bill payment and reimbursements.  Available to groups funding through OBC or SFC, not available to non-PSU funded groups.

A designated staff adviser who is able to help you register as a group, access funding, training, and resources on campus. Advisers help student leaders with a multitude of questions, concerns, and opportunities from balancing academics and leadership to conflict resolution to the nuts and bolts of running a student group. 

SALP has art and craft supplies available in the Craftroom (inside the Clubhouse, Smith M113).  Students can use the supplies in the Clubhouse, or borrow them for up to 4 hours at a time.  Special arrangements can be made to keep the supplies for a longer time.  Available to all SALP groups and programs.

Audio Visual equipment can be checked out for on-campus use through the Classroom Audio Visual office. More information on how to reserve this equipment can be found here at this link.  There are fees for services.

SALP has a 1" and a 2" button maker available for check out. A bag of button parts is $10/100 buttons. Come by the SALP front office to check out either the mini-button maker or the old, reliable 2" button maker. Available to all SALP groups and programs.

SALP has a canopy that groups can reserve to protect their table from the elements during an event.  Please come to the front desk to check out free of charge to all SALP groups and programs.

SALP has 5 Chromebooks available for check out. Come by the SALP Front Desk to checkout them out for group work only.  Available free of charge to all SALP groups and programs.

A box of various cleaning supplies, such as windex, paper towels, and swifer dusters and a vacuum or broom can be checked out from the SALP front office.  Available to all SALP groups and programs free of charge.

SALP has two conference rooms (12-20 people), three meeting rooms (1-4 people) and a large meeting room (up to 50 people) for check out.  Times and restrictions vary.  All have a computer, screen, and white board available.  See the front desk to make reservations or to check availability or fill out this form.  Available to all SALP groups and programs.

CONNECT is the online tool for student organizations to track membership, calendars, and much more. It is also the means for students at large to find out how to join an organization or about public events. All requests (forms) to the SALP front office are submitted through this system. 

SALP has a copy machine for black-and-white copying and scanning available to any OBC or SFC funding group recognized by SALP.  The front desk can give you the code for your group. Located in the Clubhouse, Smith M113.

SALP has several display cases in SMSU for student groups. Groups can reserve one display case for one week (Monday-Monday) three times per term. To reserve a display case, stop by the SALP front office. Note: Reserved display cases must be claimed (the key must be picked up) by Monday at 4 p.m. Unclaimed boards are open for other student groups. It is the student group's responsibility to take down their displays. Any promotional material left by a student group in a display case will be recycled. 

Poster easels are available to all SALP groups and programs free of charge to hold up way-finding signs or other materials during events.  See the front desk to reserve or to check out.

Event space is available in buildings across campus for meetings and events. Requests for event space must be made through the Conference & Event Services Office via the Event Inquiry Form, which can be found on their website. 

The Organization Budget Council funds student organizations and the Student Fee Committee funds student services. Work with an advisor for more information on accessing these funds. 

SALP offers event and branding packages as well as customized services for free to student organizations.  Submit requests for design services via the Graphic Design Services Request Form on PSU Connect.

SALP has three hand trucks that can be checked out or reserved for a future event.  Come by the Front Desk to reserve one.  Available to all SALP groups and programs.

Leadership Fellows is a year-long leadership development program for student leaders. They meet four times a term and students receive a $500 award and optional 3 credits per term. Applications for the following year are available in Spring. 

SALP works with departments from across campus to organize programs such as the Leader Connect Luncheon and the Leadership Conference for student leaders across campus. All are welcome to attend and get involved. Advertisements will go out through email and CONNECT to student leaders. 

SALP has two student organization lounges:

The Clubhouse (SMSU M113) has couches, tables, a craftroom and adjacent meeting spaces.  It is a shared space and cannot be reserved.

OrgSpace (SMSU M108) is a community space for group gatherings, group work and supporting student organization activities. It is also a shared space but student groups may make reservations during regular business hours thorugh the SALP front office.  After hours reservations are only for large-scale event prep work and require approval from the student organization's advisor.

The production facilities in Shattuck Hall are part of Portland State University's fee-supported activities and are operated by the College of the Arts for student use in the development of their course-related graphics and material artifacts. Equipment available includes laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC machines, wood and metal workshops, wide-format plotters, and computer print stations. To ensure the best possible experience, all users are expected to observe safety rules, abide by the Code of Conduct, and complete any required training or orientation sessions before using the equipment. 

For more information visit this site.

Party in the Park (first week of Fall classes) and Party in the Ballroom (second week of Winter classes) are recruitment fairs for student organizations. The purpose of the events is to highlight ways for students to get engaged and be active at Portland State University. To sign up, watch for announcements in CONNECT and your group email.

There is a large room with decorations, vases, service ware, etc that you are welcome to use for your student group.  Take what you need, bring back anything you don't use.  If you group has extra supplies left over from an event or project-- consider bringing them to the SALP ReUse Room for others to use.  The space is located in S14 (same space as the student organization storage cages).  You enter the door with your PSU ID.  If you do not have access to the space, please request access by contacting the SALP Office Coordinator (asksalp@pdx.edu).

Sound support is provided by Portland State Professional Sound (PSPS) for any department or student organization. 

Limited storage space, in the form of lockers and storage cages, is available to student groups. For more information, visit the SALP front office. 

SALP provides training for student leaders in multiple formats including video, online, workshops, and conferences. SALP Advisors may be available to do consultations or trainings for student groups. 

SALP has walkie talkies that groups can check out in order to provide easier communications during events.  Please visit the front desk to check out or reserve.  Available to all SALP groups and programs.