Policies and Risk Management

Contracts

Organizations signing contracts do so in their own name — not in the name of IUPUI. The RSO and its officers are responsible for the terms and conditions stated in the contract and accept any and all risks and financial obligations associated with that contract.

No employee of the University (management, staff or faculty) is authorized to sign a "Hold Harmless and Indemnification"* or similar agreement. Students should be advised not to sign such documents, but if they choose to, they need to understand the implications.

*Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreements are defined as contracts that if signed would relieve the contractor of any responsibility during the contracted time. Essentially, this means that one party agrees not to hold the other responsible for certain acts or under certain circumstances. Clauses like this may look harmless, but without close scrutiny, they could leave your organization open to undeserved liability.

RSOs are encouraged to collaborate with the OSI and/or their advisor to read over every contract carefully before committing to sign.

• What is Risk Management?
• Event Planning
• Liability of Student Organizations
• Recruitment/Hazing
• Medical/Health Insurance
• Travel
• Waivers
• Contracts
• Targeted Audience
• University Food Policy
• Alcohol On/Off Campus
• Resources

As a student organization leader, OSI hopes that you care about the well-being and safety of your members and event participants. The OSI staff encourages you to visit rso.iupui.edu for more resources on risk management, ask any questions you may have, and attend our SOLD workshops to learn about effective ways to practice risk management.

If you would like to meet with an OSI staff member for event planning and risk management assistance or consultation, please feel free to email us at osi@iupui.edu or stop by Campus Center 370.