![]() Student Organization Use of Portable Debit/Credit Card Readers PolicyUnit: Student Life | ||
PurposeThe purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to student organizations that plan to use portable debit/credit card readers. PolicyThe emergence of Portable Debit/CC Readers has made the process of collecting funds, donations, and monies from student organization members and patrons extremely easy. However, this process can also present a number of security and risk issues that student organizations should be aware of:
Secure Ticketing Options for Student OrganizationsTo aid student organizations, who would like to collect funds from patrons or members, The SOURCE and The Office of Student Involvement has established the Student Org Tix Program. Registered student organizations may apply to utilize Student Org Tix. This E-ticket program provides a way for organizations to collect money for events/programs sponsored by the group. Student Org Tix provides this service at a minimal administrative cost. It can also be used to facilitate anything from collecting money for t-shirt orders or to charging money for admission to an event or program. Registered student organizations must turn in an e-ticket application at least 10 days prior to their event. Benefits of using Student Org Tix include:
Please contact the Office of Student Involvement for more information about Student Org Tix or visit for more information. SI & L: uainvolvement@ua.edu; 205-348-6114. ScopeThis policy applies to student organizations. | ||
Office of the Vice President of Student LifeApproved by Steven Hood, Associate Vice President for Student Life, 09/01/2019 |