USI sponsored events are defined as a partnership between USI and an external organization in which the event and/or external organization provides a significant benefit to USI and warrants sponsorship by USI. The event is either hosted by USI or all fees related to the event are covered by USI.
- The event must support the mission of USI; there must be a reasonable connection between USI and the external organization; or external organizations must provide a significant service/benefit to USI (determined at the discretion of USI Administration).
- USI Departments, Student Organizations, and/or individuals (USI faculty, staff, student) may not sponsor an event. Requests for USI sponsored events will be submitted to the VP of Marketing and Communications for consideration.
REQUIREMENTS
- An agreement between USI and the external organization may be required unless otherwise determined by USI designated authority. Certificates of insurance may be required as determined by USI’s Risk Management Department.
- Payment of any fees by USI or the external organization (facility rental, event services fee, audio/visual, event attendants, etc.), if any, will be determined prior to the event.
- If the external organization is tax exempt, but the ST-105 is not received, tax exemption will not be considered after the event has concluded and tax will be applied as applicable.
- The event must not interfere or divert space/resources from scheduled programs and activities of USI.
- A continuance of the sponsorship is not implied. Sponsored events will be re-evaluated on an event-by-event basis.
