Red Brick Rewards

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Red Brick Rewards (RBR) – your student organization's pathway to unlocking its full potential! Developed collaboratively by the Associated Student Government (ASG) and the Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership, RBR is a dynamic rewards program designed to propel your group toward success.

What is Red Brick Rewards?

Red Brick Rewards is a rewards program tailored exclusively for student organizations. It aims to empower your group with a range of benefits, helping you achieve your goals, expand your impact, and thrive on campus.

How Does It Work?

Your journey to rewards is fueled by your accomplishments. Each semester, student organizations have distinct requirements to achieve various reward tiers. As you complete these requirements, you're eligible to access a variety of benefits and perks. We're committed to keeping things fresh – new rewards will be continually introduced across different tiers.

Getting Started:

To participate, log in to The Hub with your entity account, set your organization name as your display name (e.g., first name: SEAL, last name: Ambassadors), and email studentactivities@miamioh.edu to initiate your path setup. Once this is done, you can submit your completed requirements conveniently through the paths feature located at the bottom right of the Hub's home screen.

Unlock Your Potential:

Red Brick Rewards is your passport to success. Let's embark on this journey together, where your organization's achievements are recognized, celebrated, and elevated. Seize the opportunity to make your mark on campus – one reward at a time.

Ready to get started? Join us on the path to excellence with Red Brick Rewards!

Note: For those rewards that state that you may request the reward, you are not guaranteed to receive the reward or to receive it to the fullest amount. A request will be reviewed by the appropriate parties.

Requirements you complete one semester impacts what rewards you get the following semester.

 

Tier 1

Tier 1 Requirements

Complete Annual Registration

Annual registration is required of all organizations per the student handbook. This updates the officers, advisors, descriptions, etc. of the organization in the Hub.

Attend Student Org Training (formerly Presidents/Treasurers Training) OR New Organization/Executive Training

President/Treasurer training is a semesterly training offered with the purpose of updating student organizations on the policies and procedures on campus. This training is held once at the start of each semester.

New Organization/Executive Training (for new organizations)

SEAL Workshop held once per month to train new student organizations or new executive boards on the policies and procedures they need to know to be successful. NOTE: This will not count as one of the SEAL Workshops for a higher tier but is needed to go from becoming a New Student Organization to a Registered Student Organization.

Treasurer Successfully Completes Buyway Training

To conduct financial transactions, an organization is required to have a treasurer who has successfully completed the Buyway training in Canvas.

Treasurer Successfully Completes ASG Funding Training

To request ASG Funding, an organization is required to have a treasurer who has successfully completed the ASG Funding training in Canvas. 

Entity Account Registered for Red Brick Rewards

Red Brick Rewards is tracked by use of an organizations entity account. Because of this, each organization must request and maintain a stable entity account that is part of the Red Brick Rewards path on The Hub. This entity account must be the same that is used each semester and academic year.

President, Treasurer and Advisor Listed (and viewable) on The Hub

These positions are considered the key required positions for all organizations on The Hub. These positions also must be viewable so when there is a need to contact a representative from the organization their information can be found.

Up-to-date Constitution on the Hub

Organizations are required to maintain an up-to-date constitution on The Hub as their governing documents. There are several required clauses that all constitutions should have to be considered valid.

Submit Hub form in Paths for Tier 1

To show you have completed the requirements, you must submit the requirements in Paths on The Hub while logged in to your student organization entity account. You must submit not only the highest tier you want but each lower tier as well.

Tier 1 Rewards

Hub Page

A page on The Hub with access to manage your organizations roster, submit events, view your organizational finances, promote your organization and events, hold elections, submit service hours, have a document repository, and more.

Agency and ASG Financial Accounts on campus

An agency account where student organizations can deposit money from fundraisers, dues, etc. and an ASG account where money received from ASG Funding can be deposited. This includes access to Buyway to spend the money in your accounts.

Reserve Rooms on Campus

The ability to reserve spaces for meetings, events, or other gatherings on campus.

Ability to Register for Table at Mini-Mega Fairs

Ability to register for student organization showcase events in the Armstrong Student Center to help recruit students and promote the organization and events. For more information visit miamioh.edu/MegaFair.

Use of University’s Tax Exempt Status

The use of the university’s tax exempt status allows organizations to hold fundraisers and to be exempt from sales tax when paying vendors.

Ability to request up to $3,000 in ASG Funding*

The ability to request ASG Funding. Organizations in Tier 1 will be capped at $3,000 for this tier to be split amongst Event, Capital, and Administrative Funding as needed. Organizations may still be part of a Unity Funding Request at their cap of $3,000 will not be affected by the Unity Event.

*Cannot receive ASG Funding if you are in the negative in either account or do not submit a payment/fundraising plan to ASG

Ability to register for Mega Fair

Student organizations will have the ability to register for Mega Fair. Attendance is not guaranteed as Mega Fair registration must be completed by the registration date. Depending on the number of organizations registering, spots will be given on a first-come first-served basis. For more information visit miamioh.edu/MegaFair.

Tier 2

Tier 2 Requirements

Attend Meeting with SEAL Ambassador

All student organizations should schedule a meeting with one of the SEAL Ambassadors. This meeting will be for the SEALs and office of Student Activities to learn more about your organization. Online meetings may also be an option.

Attend 1 SEAL Workshop per semester (other than required workshops/trainings)

SEAL Workshops are presented by a number of different offices on campus and held many times throughout the semester. Topics for SEAL workshops can be on a number of different topics of interest to student organizations. For more information visit miamioh.edu/SEALWorkshops

Attend Inclusive Leadership Training SEAL Workshop

Student organizations should send a representative to attend an inclusive Leadership Training every semester. You can opt to attend the inclusive Leadership SEAL Workshop hosted each semester to fulfill this requirement. Organizations can also submit to have other programs (such as hosting Safe Zone training) count toward this requirement, but at least 67% of the organization's members must participate, and we will be strict on what can be substituted for the planned training. NOTE: attendance at this SEAL Workshop does not ALSO count as attendance at a SEAL workshop for the SEAL Workshop requirement. 

Up-to-Date, Accurate Roster Maintained on the Hub

To be a member of your organization an individual must be listed on your roster. As such you need to maintain an accurate, up-to-date roster on the Hub with ALL members of your organizations added and previous members removed. (NOTE: You should not batch remove everyone and add new people; only remove people no longer with the organization.

Submit Hub form in Paths for Tier 1 & 2

To show you have completed the requirements, you must submit the requirements in Paths on The Hub while logged into your student organization entity account. You must submit not only the highest tier you want to reach but each lower tier as well.

Tier 2 Rewards

Tier 2 rewards include all of Tier 1 rewards, and:

Access to SLANT Design

SLANT Design is a free graphic design service for student organizations. They will help design posters, digital displays, signs, banners, logos, t-shirts, and much more to help promote your organizations. SLANT design is a free service for all Tier 2 organizations and above. For more information visit Design Services.

Ability to request Late Night Miami Funding

Late Night Miami funding is available to be requested in organizations in Tier 2 and above. This funding is used to plan major late night events. For more information visit MiamiOH.edu/latenightmiami .

Ability to request up to $6,000 in ASG Funding*

The ability to request ASG Funding. Organizations in Tier 2 will be capped at $6000 for this tier to be split amongst Event, Capital, and Administrative Funding as they need. Organizations may still be part of a Unity Funding Request at their cap of $6000 will not be affected by the Unity Event.

*Cannot receive ASG Funding if you are in the negative in either account or do not submit a payment/fundraising plan to ASG

Ability to request student organization office space in Armstrong

Student organizations in Tier 2 from the fall semester will be able to request desk or office space in the Armstrong Student Center in the spring semester. That space will be applicable for the next academic year. Organizations who drop to Tier 1 may lose their space. Desk and office space in Armstrong is an annual process.

Tier 3

Tier 3 Requirements

Submit for the Student Engagement and Leadership Awards

The Office of Student Activities and Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life hosts an annual ceremony to celebrate student organizations, advisors, organization members and programs from each year. Student organizations should submit at least one or more award nominations. For more information visit our Recognition page.

Attend 2 SEAL Workshops per semester

SEAL Workshops are presented by a number of different offices on campus and held many times throughout the semester. Topics for SEAL workshops can be on a number of different topics of interest to student organizations. For more information visit SEAL Workshops.

All events and meetings registered in the Hub

It is required that student organizations submit all events for Hub registration at least two weeks before the date of the event. Organizations should submit all events AND meetings to The Hub. We encourage you to track attendance at events and meetings through The Hub.

Engage with the campus and/or community

Student organizations should do something to engage the larger campus or community. Whether it is hosting an event open and promoted to the whole campus and/or community or if it is doing a service project to engage the community, organizations should do at least one thing each semester for more than their organization.

Submit Hub form in Paths for Tier 1, 2, and 3

To show you have completed the requirements, you must submit the requirements in Paths on The Hub while logged into your student organization entity account. You must submit not only the highest tier you want to reach but each lower tier as well.

Tier 3 Rewards

Tier 3 rewards include all of Tier 1 and 2 rewards, and:

Ability to request up to $7,500 in ASG Funding*

The ability to request ASG Funding. Organizations in Tier 1 will be capped at $7,500 for this tier to be split amongst Event, Capital, and Administrative Funding as they need. Organizations may still be part of a Unity Funding Request at their cap of $7,500 will be affected by the Unity Event. 

*Cannot receive ASG Funding if you are in the negative in either account or do not submit a payment/Fundraising plan to ASG

Priority ability to request space a table at Winter Mega Fair

Student organizations will have the ability to register for Mega Fair. Attendance is not guaranteed as Mega Fair registration must be completed by the registration date and depending on the number of organizations registering spots will be given on a first-come first-served basis. 

Tier 4

Tier 4 Requirements

Transition “Binder”

Transitions are a critical part of maintaining success from year to year for an organization. Binders may be physical binders, Google Docs, or in any number of formats but should contain important information to help prepare your new leadership team to face the challenges of the new year. Student Activities has some sample materials that can be used to help.  

End of Semester Evaluation

Evaluating your semester is an important process to help your organization grow in the future. Each semester you should turn in a complete evaluation with number of programs/events your organization has completed, a summary of the semester, attendance numbers and more. While any evaluation will be considered, two good examples of evaluation tools are the SOAR Analysis and the SWOT Analysis.

Attend 4 SEAL Workshops per semester

SEAL Workshops are presented by a number of different offices on campus and held many times throughout the semester. Topics for SEAL workshops can be on a number of different topics of interest to student organizations.

Leadership training for your organization

You hosted or participated in a leadership training for your organization. It is important for organizations to actively work on the development of the student leaders in their organization. 

There are a number of ways to complete this requirement: whether representatives of your organization attended the annual Perlmutter Leadership Conference (20% of organization required), you host a leadership training for members, you schedule a leadership training for your organization with an office or department hosting, or other similar events. The Wilks Leadership Institute has worked on several programs that will help you fulfill this requirement.

Collaborate with another organization

Whether through a service project, collaborative event, joint meeting, or other method your organization should work collaboratively with another organization to help both groups grow and think outside their individual bubbles.

Exemplify the Code of Love and Honor

The Code of Love and Honor symbolizes the values of Miami University. How does your organization display those values? Each year your organization should evaluate how you do so and turn in a written statement on the ways you exemplify the Code of Love & Honor. To learn about the Code of Love and Honor visit I am Miami.

Track Attendance on Hub Events

There are many benefits to tracking attendance via Event Pass or through other means in the Hub. For meetings you can quickly and easily know which members are showing up. For events you will know precisely how many people are showing up to events and can use that tracking for assessments and to help with ASG Funding.

Submit Hub form in Paths for Tier 1, 2, and 3

To show you have completed the requirements, you must submit the requirements in Paths on The Hub while logged into your student organization entity account. You must submit not only the highest tier you want to reach but each lower tier as well.

Tier 4 Rewards

Tier 4 rewards include all of Tier 1, 2, and 3 rewards, and:

Ability to request up to $12,500 in ASG Funding*

The ability to request ASG Funding. Organizations in Tier 4 will be capped at $12,500 for this tier to be split amongst Event, Capital, and Administrative Funding as they need. Organizations may still be part of a Unity Funding Request but their cap of $12,500 will be affected by the Unity Event as it traditionally has.

*Cannot receive ASG Funding if you are in the negative in either account or do not submit a payment/fundraising plan to ASG

$200 towards a retractable banner, tablecloth, vinyl banner or similar

Annually, ASG will provide organizations in Tier 4 a bonus $200 funding towards a capital item to promote their organization. Examples could include a retractable banner, tablecloth, vinyl banner, etc.

5% Less ASG Funding Cutbacks

Due to amounts of funding available versus amounts requested, there frequently have to be cuts to the amount of funding organizations receive. Tier 4 organizations will have 5% lower cuts than other organizations.

Reserved Table at Mega Fair

Organizations arrive early to choose a table at Mega Fair as well as to set-up. Tier 4 organizations will have a selected reserved table at the front of their sections for Fall Mega Fair.

FAQs

Am I required to complete Red Brick Rewards?

If you are a registered student organization (not an affiliated organization, club sport, fraternity or sorority, etc.), then yes, you must complete a Red Brick Rewards submission each semester. If you are an affiliated organization that wishes to apply for ASG Funding, you also must complete Red Brick Rewards.

Am I required to attend training?

Yes, as there are many important topics covered about ASG Funding, event planning and many other topics including changes to policies.

What is an entity account?

An entity account is an official miamioh.edu email address for your organization, such as sealambassadors@miamioh.edu. All student organizations can Entity Account from IT Services. ou will then log into the Hub with your entity account, set your name as your organization name (example: first name SEAL last name Ambassadors) and e-mail studentactivities@miamioh.edu to be set-up for the paths.

What if we do not need to apply for ASG Funding?

Yes, you still need to if you want to receive other rewards such as registration for Mega Fair (Tier 1) or Late Night Miami Funding (Tier 2), etc.

How can I check our status in Red Brick Rewards?

Once you are set up with paths anyone with your organizations username and password can see the status of your Red Brick Rewards submissions. You simple go to the paths and see simple progress bars for where you are. If you need assistance with paths, please contact us at studentactivities@miamioh.edu.

It says I do not have a certain requirement, but we do. Why?

We can only track what we have access to know about. For all other things, we depend on you submitting the form. For example, your constitution may be up-to-date, but as orgs often edit these annually, we cannot know if your most up-to-date is uploaded unless you tell us. Because of this, you need to fill out Paths with all information. The only information we add is President/Treasurer's Training or SEAL Workshops.

My org doesn't get ASG Funding. Do we need to do Buyway training?

If your organization has a financial account on campus, then your treasurer must complete Buyway training. If you have no financial account on campus (Not sure? Check on the Hub by visiting Manage Org, then finance then accounts), you may ask for an exception. If you have an account, you must complete this requirement.

I have something I would like to submit as an alternative for one of the requirements. How do I get that approved?

Please email studentactivities@MiamiOH.edu with the subject "(Name of Organization) RBR Alternative Activity" and describe in detail what you would like to submit. 

My organization has actually shut down. What should we do?

Please email studentactivities@MiamiOH.edu with the subject "(Name of Organization) needs to be inactive" and explain in your email that your organization is inactive, as well as your role in the group. Note: We will check to confirm this.

How do requirements work?

All requirements, per student organization request, are semesterly requirements. Organizations asked us to make the process simpler. What you do one semester impacts what your receive the following semester. If you complete all requirements for Tiers 1 and 2 in the Fall, you will receive corresponding rewards in the spring. However, in the spring, you need to again complete each requirement to receive rewards the following Fall. You will be required to do things such as submit applications for SEAL Awards each semester, instead of once a year to reach Tier 3.

The only exception is annual registration on The Hub. Hub registration only happens once an academic year, but when submitting, you will state that you did it for each semester.