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DePaulUniversityMinistry

ProtocolandStandardsfor

Spritual,ReligiousandFaithActivitiesand

DCSAVincentianServiceonCampus

Pleasenote:thisdocumentisbothforenrolledstudentsandforanyoneseekingtoconnectwithstudentsoncampusaroundspiritual,

religious,faithorDSCAVincentianservicework(includingoutsidereligiouscongregations,non-profitorganizations,para-churchgroups

andindividuals.)ExternalindividualsshouldpayparticularattentiontoAppendixIII.

TableofContents

Introduction 3OversightbyUniversityMinistry(UMIN) 3GeneralStandardsandProtocol 5Group,OrganizationandProgramPrivilegesthroughUMIN 6 Group,OrganizationandProgramSupportfromUMIN 8Leadership 10Accountability 14RegulationandLearningResolutions 14InitialEstablishmentofUMINGroups,Organizations andPrograms 16AnnualReviewandRecognition 17 SchedulingActivities 18Appendices AppendixI--UseofDePaul’sSacredSpaces 19

AppendixIII--TravelandUMINVanUsage 21AppendixIII–UMINProtocolandStandards

forExternalLeaders 28AppendixIV–Proselytizingvs.Evangelizing 32

INTRODUCTIONDePaul’sUniversityMinistry(UMIN)ischargedwiththepastoralcareandsupportoftheDePaulcommunityandfosteringthereligious,faithandspirituallifeandVincentianserviceamongDePaulstudents,facultyandstaffaspartofDePaul’sCatholic,Vincentianandurbanmission.DePaul’smissionchallengesandcallsustoworktowardaninclusiveandconversationalrelationshipwiththediversepeople,faiths,religiousandspiritualtraditionsfoundwithinthecommunity.UniversityMinistryholdstothelegacyofSt.VincentDePaulandSt.LouisedeMarillacandhonorsthislegacybyassuringthatstudentreligious,faithorspiritualcommunities,groups,programs,ministries,organizationsorindividualsalreadyoperatingoncampusorhopingtoorganizeoncampus—theiractivities,worship,serviceandoutreach—arecongruentwiththeVincentiantraditionofbeing; �Rootedinfaithandprayer. �Openingandwelcomingcommunitieswhichconnectfaithtoeverydaylifeand peopleofallwalksoflife. �Dedicatedtotheserviceofothers,especiallytopeoplewhoarepooror marginalized. �Basedonpersonalismthatcallsforabeliefandpracticeinthesacreddignityofall people.Withthisinmind,UniversityMinistryseeksto:

�Supportavibrantfaithandspirituallifeforstudentsofallreligiousfaithsorspiritualities.

�Sustainamutuallysupportiveandcooperativeinter-faithandecumenicalculture atDePaulUniversity. �SupportandsustaintheVincentianmodelforserviceandreflection.OVERSIGHTBYUMINUniversityMinistrystaffmaintainsoversightforcampusreligious,faith,spiritualandVincentianserviceactivitythroughthreeoffices:

�CatholicCampusMinistry(CCM)�TheOfficeofReligiousDiversity(ORD)�TheVincentianCommunityServiceOffice(VCSO).

Oversightandsupportforcampusreligious,faith,spiritualandDCSAVincentianserviceactivityareprovidedbyUMINstaffinordertoensurethatthebestinterestsandneedsofstudentsareservedandthebestinterestoftheUniversityareprotectedandpromoted.TothisendtheUMINProtocolandStandardsdirectandunifyallexistinganddevelopingcampusspiritual,faith,religiousandVincentianserviceactivities.StudentsengagedinanyoftheseactivitiesmustrelatetoUMINinoneoffourways:

1. ThrougharegisteredStudentReligiousOrganization(SRO)withinORDandCCM.StudentsworkwithORDorCCMstaffforinitialapprovalasanSROandthencompletetheOSIregistrationprocess(SeeOrgSync).StudentReligiousOrganizationsaredefinedasacampusreligious,faithorspiritualorganizationwithaprimarygoal,clearlystatedwithinthegroup’sconstitution,ason-goingpromotionofspiritual,religiousand/orfaithdevelopmentamongstudentsoncampus.TheseOrganizationsaresustainable,developedbystudentsthroughCCMorORD,theyareofficiallyregisteredandrecognizedthroughOSIandrelyuponon-goingsupport,guidanceandoversightbyCCMandDCMstaff.

2. ThrougharegisteredDCSA-ServiceOrganization(DCSA-SO)withinVSCO.StudentsworkwithVCSOstaffforinitialapprovalasaDCSA-SOandthencompletetheOSIregistrationprocess(SeeOrgSync).DrawingupontheuniqueVincentianlensthatpromotesworkwiththemarginalizedandinsistsuponpersonalreflection,DCSAServiceOrganizationsspecificallysponsoron-goingandrecurringcommunityserviceopportunitieswithintheChicagoarea.TheseOrganizationsaredevelopedbystudentsthroughVCSO,theyareofficiallyregisteredandrecognizedthroughOSIandrelyuponon-goingsupport,guidanceandoversightbyVCSOstaff.

3. ThroughanestablishedAffiliateGroupwithinUMIN.LeadersintheseGroupsworkdirectlywithUMINstaffPRIORtoengaginginanycampusreligious,faith,spiritualorVincentianserviceactivities,gatherings,eventsormeetingstodeterminetheappropriatenessofestablishinganewAffiliateGrouponcampus.Thisoptionisfor:

�Studentswhowishtoestablishanewentityoncampus.OnceapprovedbyUMINstaffasanAffiliateGroup,leadersmayconsultwithUMINstaffforconsiderationinseekingformalrecognitiononcampusasaStudentReligiousOrganization(SRO),DCSAServiceOrganization(DCSA-SO)oraUMINMinistryProgram.OR�StudentsinvolvedinservicegroupsalreadyestablishedoncampusoutsideofVCSObutseekingformalrecognitionasaregisteredDCSAServiceOrganization.

AffiliateGroupsaredefinedasstudentledsmallgroups(8orfewerstudents)thatarelooselyformed(noconstitution,by-lawsorfoundationaldocuments)andaredeveloped:

�Solelyoutofinterestsandneedsofstudents.

�OnlyinconsultationwithUMINstaffPRIORtotheGroup’sformation.�Withon-goingguidanceandoversightbyUMINstaffaslongastheGroupfunctions.�WiththeunderstandingthattheGroupmayonlyfunctionforalimitedtime(oneacademicyearorless)butwithfurtherunderstandingthattheGroupmay,throughUMINstaffguidanceandoversight,moveintoasustainedSRO,DCSA-SOorUMINMinistryProgram.

4. ThrougharecognizedUMINMinistryProgramwithinoneofthethreeUMIN

offices.StudentsactivelyengagedinUMINministrymayworkdirectlywithUMINstaffindevelopingaministryvisionintoaviableandsustainableProgramwithinUMIN.UMINMinistryProgramsarespecificprogramsthatgrowoutofinterestsofstudentswhoareactivelyengagedinUMINoffices(CatholicCampusMinistry,OfficeofReligiousDiversityandVincentianCommunityServiceOffice).TheseProgramsaredevelopedincloseconsultationwithUMINstaffandaresupportedbyaspecificUMINoffice.

GENERALPROTOCOLANDSTANDARDSAllUMINMinistryPrograms,SROs,DCSA-SOsandAffiliateGroupsfollowspecificprotocolandhighstandards,whicharecriticaltotheestablishmentandon-goingrecognitionofreligious,faith,spiritualandVincentianserviceactivitiesoncampus.UniversityMinistrystaffwillworkcloselywitheachOrganization,ProgramorGrouptoensurethattheseguidelinesarefollowed.(InrareinstancesaGrouporOrganizationwillnolongerbeallowedtofunctiononcampusbecauseitdoesnotadheretotheguidelines,theUniversitymissionandvisionorthepolicies,procedures,protocolandexpectationsdefinedbyOSI,UMINortheUniversity.)Theprotocolandstandardsfollow:

1. Allarestudentinitiatedandled.InkeepingwithDePaul’sOSIpolicies,formationofallUMINOrganizations,GroupsorProgramsaretobeinitiatedbystudents.StudentsinterestedinforminganewOrganization,GrouporProgrammustfirstcontactaUMINstaffpersontodiscusstheirvisionandintentions.

2. AllaredirectedbyDePaul’smission,visionandPoliciesandProcedures.AspartofUMINallspiritual,faith,religiousandVincentianserviceOrganizations,GroupsorProgramsoncampuswillembracetheVincentianmission,functionoutoftheinstitution’svaluesystem,followtheProtocolandStandardssetforthbyDePaulUniversityMinistryandadheretothePoliciesandProceduresproceedingfromtheUniversityandtheOfficeofStudentInvolvement.

3. AllareguidedbytheuniquenatureoftheGroup,OrganizationorProgram.UniversityMinistryatDePaulencouragesstudentstodevelopfaith,spiritualorreligiousOrganizations,GroupsorProgramsthatwillbestmeettheirneeds.However,inanefforttoeliminateduplicationofservicesUMINstaffwillfirstworkwithstudentstodetermineifare/canneedsbemetthroughOrganizations,GroupsorProgramsalreadyestablishedoncampus.Ifthisisthecase,UMINstaffwillencourageandassistinterestedstudentsininvolvementinestablishedOrganizations,ProgramsorGroups.Ifaparticularministry,faith,spiritualorVincentianserviceneedisnotalreadybeingmetoncampusUMINstaffwillguidestudentsinappropriatedirectionsfordevelopingtheiruniquevision.

4. AllareengagedwithUMIN.Membersofreligious,faith,spiritualorVincentianserviceGroups,OrganizationsandProgramsoncampusarepartoftheUMINcommunity.Itistheexpectationthatleaders(andothermembers)ofGroups,ProgramsandOrganizationswillrecognizetheirconnectiontoUniversityMinistrybyengaginginthebroaderUMINcommunityactivitiesandevents.WhilemanyopportunitiesforstudentengagementinthelargerUMINcommunityexist,UMINstudentleadersareexpectedtoparticipatein: �UMINStudentLeaderRetreat(fallquarter)

�ORDQuarterlyInter-religiousCelebrations(QIRC)�VCSOVincentianServiceDay(springquarter)�Additionaltraining,programmingandactivitiesasspecifiedwithineachUMINoffice.

GROUP,ORGANIZATIONANDPROGRAMPRIVILEGESStudentReligiousOrganizationsInadditiontothemanyprivilegesaffordedSROsthroughOSI(SeeOrgSync),SROsmaybeengenderedwiththefollowingprivilegesspecifictoUMIN:

�Activitiesandeventsmaybeco-sponsoredbytheassociatedUMINoffice.�Assistanceinreservingrooms/spacesformeetings,eventsandactivitiesmaybeprovided.�PriorityusageoftheInterfaithSacredSpaceisgiventoSROs(SeeAppendixI).�PriorityusageoftheLouisdeMarillacandOurLadyoftheMiraculousMedalChapelsisgiventoSROs(SeeAppendixI).�ParticipantshaveaccesstocommonUMINspacesformeetingsandcasualgatherings.�ParticipantshavelimiteduseofsomeUMINcomputers.�LeadersmayhaveaccesstoUMINswipecardequipment.�SROswillreceiveannuallimitedfundswhicharedepositedbyOSIintotheOrganization’scheckbook(SeeOrgSync).ThesefundsmaybeusedforanyOrganizationalpurpose.

�Leadersandmembersatlargereceiveanopeninvitationtoon-goingleadershipandpersonaldevelopmentaswellasUMINsponsoredevents,programsandactivitiesthroughouttheyear(SeeUMINWebsite,OrgSyncPage,Facebook).�SROsleadershaveaccesstoallotherUMINMinistryProgram,SROandDCSA-SOleadersandmembersforthepurposeofcollaborativeprogramming.�SROleadershaveaccesstolimiteduseofUMINvans(SeeAppendixII).

SROshaveaccesstoamyriadofotherprivilegesprovidedthroughtheOfficeofStudentInvolvementthatcanbereviewedthroughOrgSync.DCSA-ServiceOrganizationsInadditiontothemanyprivilegesaffordedDCSA-SOsthroughOSI(SeeOrgSync),DCSA-SOsareengenderedwiththefollowingprivilegesspecifictoUMIN:

�Assistanceinreservingrooms/spacesformeetings,eventsandactivitiesmaybeprovided.�PriorityusageoftheInterfaithSacredSpaceisgiventoDCSA-SOs(SeeAppendixI).�PriorityusageoftheLouisdeMarillacandOurLadyoftheMiraculousMedalChapelsisgiventoDCSA-SOs(seeAppendixI).�ParticipantshaveaccesstocommonUMINspacesformeetingsandcasualgatherings.�ParticipantshavelimiteduseofsomeUMINcomputers.�LeadersmayhaveaccesstoUMINswipecardequipment.�SROswillreceiveannuallimitedfundswhicharedepositedbyOSIintotheOrganization’scheckbook(SeeOrgSyncBudget).ThesefundsmaybeusedforanyOrganizationalpurpose.�Leadersandmembersatlargereceiveanopeninvitationtoon-goingleadershipandpersonaldevelopmentaswellasUMINsponsoredevents,programsandactivitiesthroughouttheyear(SeeUMINWebsite,OrgSyncPage,Facebook).�DCSA-SOleadershaveaccesstoallotherUMINMinistryProgram,SROandDCSA-SOleadersandmembersforthepurposeofcollaborativeprogramming.�DCSA-SOleadershaveaccesstoUMINvansforserviceoutings(SeeAppendixII).�DCSA-SOparticipantsareprovidedwithserviceandreflectionmodelsandtraining.�DCSA-SOparticipantshaveaccesstocommunitypartners.

DCSA-SOshaveaccesstoamyriadofotherprivilegesprovidedthroughtheOfficeofStudentInvolvementthatcanbereviewedthroughOrgSync.AffiliateGroupsOnlyprivilegesaffordedallDePaulstudentspertaintoAffiliateGroups.WhileAffiliateGroupsarelimitedintheirprivilegesoncampus,someprivilegesmaybeofferedbyspecificUMINoffices.(Forinstance,anAffiliateGroupmaybeallowedtousetheInterfaithSacredSpaceformeetings.)LimitationsSpecifictoAffiliateGroups:

�MembersarenotallowedtoactivelyrecruitotherstojointheGroupbypostingflyers/postersorbanners,throughtablingordistributinganywrittenmaterialsregardingtheGroup.Instead,membersjointhroughpersonalinvitationsastheGroupisdevelopedandparticipantsremaininvolvedaslongastheychooseoruntiltheGroupdissolves.�Groupsmaynotpostmeetingsorsponsoreventsoractivitiesoncampus.�Groupsmaynotreserveroomsoncampusandormeetinpublicareaswheregroupsmeetingsarenotpermitted(SuchasResidenceHalllounges).

UMINMinistryProgramsUMINMinistryProgramsmayhavethefollowingprivilegesundertheauspicesoftheUMINofficewithwhichtheyareassociated:

�Activitiesandeventsmaybesponsoredorco-sponsoredbytheUMINoffice.�Recruitmentassistancemaybeprovidedwithrecruitmentthroughtabling,postingmeetingsandsharinginformationthroughflyers,postersortabletents.�Advertisementandpromotionofmaybeprovidedthroughpostingofflyers,postersandbanners(alluponapprovalbyOSI).�Reservingrooms/spacesformeetings,eventsandactivitiesmayoccur.�PriorityusageoftheInterfaithSacredSpaceisgiventoMinistryPrograms(SeeAppendixI).�PriorityusageoftheLouisdeMarillacandOurLadyoftheMiraculousMedalChapelsisgiventoMinistryPrograms(seeAppendixI).�ParticipantshaveaccesstocommonUMINspacesformeetingsandcasualgatherings.�ParticipantshavelimiteduseofsomeUMINcomputers.�Leadershaveaccesstoswipecardequipment.

GROUP,ORGANIZATIONANDPROGRAMSUPPORTFROMUMINStudentReligiousOrganizationsStudentReligiousOrganizationswillreceivesupportfromUMINstaffinthefollowingways.

�StaffwillserveasadvisortotheOrganization.Anotherfacultyorstaffmayserveasaco-advisorbuttheUMINstaffwillbelistedastheprimaryadvisorwithOSI.�Leadershipdevelopment,orientationandleadershipsupportforstudentleadersandCommunityMinistryAssociates/Volunteerswillbeprovided.�AdvocacyandassistancearoundStudentAffairsFunds-Board(SAF-B--throughOSI)processesandfundingwillbeoffered.�SupportandadvocacyforSROprograms,activitiesandeventswillbeprovided.�Annualplanningandevaluationassistancewillbeprovided.�Programpublicityassistancemaybeoffered.(Pleasenote:UseofDePaullogosonanyflyer,letterhead,posters,advertisement,etc.isnotallowed.UseofORD,VCSOorCCMlogosmaybeusedwithpermissionfromUMINstaff.)�Navigationofandadvocacyandassistancewithintheuniversitysystemwillbeoffered.�Annualrecognitionandaffirmationofstudentleadersandseniorswillbegiven.

�ConnectionsbetweenProgramleadersandthegreaterUMINcommunitywillbemade.�Spiritualandleadershipsupportandguidanceforleadersandparticipantswillbeprovided.

DCSA-ServiceOrganizationsDCSA-ServiceOrganizationswillreceivesupportfromUMINstaffinthefollowingways:

�StaffwillserveasadvisortotheOrganization.Anotherfacultyorstaffmayserveasaco-advisorbuttheUMINstaffwillbelistedastheprimaryadvisorwithOSI.�Leadershipdevelopment,orientationandleadershipsupportforstudentleadersandCommunityMinistryAssociates/Volunteerswillbeprovided.�AdvocacyandassistancearoundStudentActivitiesFee-Board(SAF-B--throughOSI)processesandfundingwillbeoffered.�SupportandadvocacyforDCSA-SOprograms,activitiesandeventswillbeprovided.�Oversightandreviewofannualplanningandevaluationwilloccur.�Programpublicityassistancemaybeprovided.(Pleasenote:UseofDePaullogosonanyflyer,letterhead,posters,advertisement,etc.isnotallowed.UseofORD,VCSOorCCMlogosmaybeusedwithpermissionfromUMINstaff.)�Navigationofandadvocacyandassistancewithintheuniversitysystemwillbeoffered.�Annualrecognitionandaffirmationofstudentleadersandseniorswillbegiven.�ConnectionsbetweenProgramleadersandthegreaterUMINcommunitywillbemade.�Spiritualandleadershipsupportandguidanceforleadersandparticipantswillbeprovided.�Connectionstoandsupportinworkingwithcommunitypartnerswillbeoffered.

AffiliateGroupsAffiliateGroupswillreceivesupportfromUMINstaffinseveralways:

�EmergingleaderswillbeguidedinthedevelopmentoftheGroup.�Quarterlysupportandoversightwillbeprovided.Thetypeofsupportandoversightwillbedeterminedonacase-by-casebasisbyGroupleadersandUMINstaff.�IfanAffiliateGroup,inconsultationwithUMINstaffdeterminesthatthepurposeandlifeofthegroupmaybesustainable,functionswithinthepoliciesandproceduresoftheUniversityandupholdstheUniversitymissionandvision,adherestoUMINProtocolandStandards,andisnotduplicatingothercampusspiritual,faith,religiousorVincentianDCSAserviceinitiativesUMINstaffwillworkwithstudentleaderstodetermineiforhowtodevelopthegroupintoanSRO,DCSA-SOorUMINMinistryProgram.�AffiliatedGroupmemberswillbeencouragedtoattendUMINsponsoredactivitiesthatsupportthevisionofthegroupandUMIN.�UMINstaffwillprovidespiritualsupportandguidanceforleadersandparticipants.

�UMINstaffwillregularlycommunicateinformationregardingUniversitynewsandpolicies,OSIpoliciesandnews,UMINProtocolandStandardsandnews,etc.�UMINstaffwillconsultoncontentforandstructureofmeetings/gatherings.�UMINstaffwillassistinsettingandreviewingannualgoalsfortheGroup.

UMINMinistryProgramsUMINMinistryProgramswillreceivesupportfromUMINstaffinthefollowingways:

�OversightforstudentleadersindevelopingandfacilitatingProgramwillbeprovided.�Leadershipdevelopment,orientationandleadershipsupportforstudentleaderswillbeprovided.�Programfundingmaybeoffered.�SupportandadvocacyforProgramactivitiesandeventswillbeprovided.�Annualplanningandevaluationassistancewillbeoffered.�Programpublicityassistancemaybeconferred.(Pleasenote:UseofDePaullogosonanyflyer,letterhead,posters,advertisement,etc.isnotallowed.UseofORD,VCSOorCCMlogosmaybeusedwithpermissionfromUMINstaff.)�Navigationofandadvocacyandassistancewithintheuniversitysystemwillbeoffered.�Annualrecognitionandaffirmationofstudentleadersandseniorswillbegiven.�ConnectionsbetweenProgramleadersandthegreaterUMINcommunitywillbemade.�Spiritualandleadershipsupportandguidanceforleadersandparticipantswillbeprovided.

LEADERSHIPInkeepingwithDePaul’smissionto“expandanddeveloppurposefulco-curricularactivitiestopromoteleadership,civicengagement,culturalawarenessandpersonalandspiritualdevelopment,”primaryleadershipwithincampusspiritual,faith,religiousandVincentianserviceGroups,OrganizationsandProgramsbelongstothestudents.InthespiritofSt.VincentdePaul,theuniversitycommunityworkstogethertochallengestudentstoidentifyandliveconsistentlywiththeirvalues;buildhealthyrelationshipsandtaketheperspectiveofothersintoconsiderationwhenmakingchoices;contributetothecampusandbroadercommunitiesandpromotethecommongood;thinkcriticallyandmakeinformedandethicaldecisions;andstriveforexcellenceinalltheydo.(FormoreinformationonDePaul’sSociallyResponsibleLeadershipFrameworkanditsfivedimensions,visithttp://studentaffairs.depaul.edu/sli/about/framework.asp.)Inkeepingwiththeuniversity’scommitmenttopromotingsociallyresponsibleleadersandinordertoassiststudentleaderstoleadsuccessfully,OSIandUMINprovidenumerousopportunitiesforleadershipdevelopment.ThewaysinwhichstudentleadersareidentifiedandservewillvarywithinthedifferentGroups,ProgramsorOrganizations:

StudentReligiousOrganizationLeadershipStudentLeaders

StudentReligiousOrganizationleaderswillbedeterminedinaccordancewiththerequirementsofOSI(SeeOrgSync).Inaddition,SROsmayberequiredtofilladditionalleadershiprolesbyspecificUMINoffices.SROleaderswillberequiredtoparticipateinandpromoteUMINactivitiesandeventsaswellasleadershipdevelopmentopportunitiesofferedbyUMINandStudentAffairsandbyspecificUMINofficeswithwhichtheleadersareassociated.ThefollowingareUMINactivitiesandeventsinwhichSROstudentleadersarerequiredtoparticipate:

�UMINStudentLeaderRetreat(fallquarter)�ORDQuarterlyInter-religiousCelebrations(QIRC)�VCSOVincentianServiceDay(springquarter)�Additionaltraining,programmingandactivitiesasspecifiedwithineachUMINoffice(ConsultwithCCMorORDstaff).

ExternalLeaders

Inafewinstancesexternalleadersfromlocalfaithorworshippingcommunities,groups,para-churchorganizationsornational/internationalprogramsmaybeinvitedbystudentsandapprovedbyUMINstafftoworkwithacampusspiritual,faith,religiousGroups,ProgramsorSROs.Regularandon-going(atleastonceaquarter)externalleadershipwithinacampusspiritual,faith,religiousOrganization,ProgramorGroupislimitedtoadvisingandconsulting.Studentsalwaysmaintainprimaryleadershiprolesindeterminingthedirection,focusandimplementationofactivitiesandeventsoftheirGroup,OrganizationorProgram.ApprovedexternalleadersarereferredtoasCommunityMinistryAssociates(paidbyexternalentitiestosupportDePaulstudents)orCommunityMinistryVolunteers(non-paidvolunteers).CommunityMinistryAssociates(CMAs)andCommunityMinistryVolunteers(CMVs)mustbevettedbyUMINstaffpriortoanycontactwithstudentsoncampus.Thevettingprocessincludesbutmaynotbelimitedto:

�aformal(annual)meetingbetweentheCMA/CMVandUMINstaff.�reviewofanannualregistrationformthatincludesaFelonyCertificationasrequiredbytheUniversityOfficeofGeneralCounsel.

UponUMINapprovalCMAsadCMVsmustadheretospecificDePaulUniversitypoliciesandproceduresandUMINProtocolandStandardsforExternalLeadership(SeeAppendixIII).

CommunityMinistryAssociatesandVolunteersmustbeinvitedbystudentstohelpsupporttheSROandmaynotimposethemselvesuponthestudentOrganizationorstudentsthemselves.(PleaserefertoAppendixIII,UMINProtocolandStandardsforExternalLeadership).ExternalleadersarealwaysencouragedtonotonlyattendsignatureUMINeventsbuttheyarerequiredtopromoteattendanceateventsbySROleadersandmembers.ThefollowingUMINactivitiesaretobeattendedbyallSROleadersandCMAsandCMVsarestronglyencouragedtoattendtheboldedevents;

�UMINStudentLeaderRetreat(fallquarter)�ORDQuarterlyInter-religiousCelebrations(QIRC)�VCSOVincentianServiceDay(springquarter)�Additionaltraining,programmingandactivitiesasspecifiedwithineachUMINoffice(ConsultwithUMINstaff).

UniversityAdvisors

EverySROmusthaveaDePaulfacultyorstaffadvisorwhoseprimarypurposeistoadvise,guideandeducatethegrouponspecificissuesrelatingtotheuniversity.AUMINstaffmemberwillalwaysserveastheprimarySROorDCSA-SOadvisorandwillbelistedastheadvisoronOSIregistrationformsandtheOrganization’sOrgSyncpage.AsecondaryfacultyorstaffadvisormayalsoworkwiththeOrganization.StudentleadersmustconsultannuallywithUMINstaffregardingfacultyorstaffadvising.Asecondaryfacultyorstaffadvisormayadviseandguidethegrouponpertinentreligious,faithorspiritualmatters.FacultyorstaffadvisorswillfollowtheguidelinesprovidedbyOSIandareencouragedtoparticipateintrainingeventsprovidedbyOSI(SeeOrgSync).

DCSAServiceOrganizationLeadershipStudentLeaders

DCSAServiceOrganizationleaderswillbedeterminedinaccordancewiththerequirementsofVCSO(Consultwithstaff)andOSI(SeeOrgSync--Constitutions).Also,DCSA-SOleadersarerequiredtoparticipateinandpromoteUMINactivitiesandeventsaswellasleadershipdevelopmentopportunitiesofferedbyUMIN,OSIandVCSO.

ThefollowingareUMINactivitiesandeventsinwhichDCSA-SOstudentleadersarerequiredtoparticipate:

�UMINStudentLeaderRetreat(fallquarter)�ORDQuarterlyInter-religiousCelebrations(QIRC)�VCSOVincentianServiceDay(springquarter)

�Additionaltraining,programmingandactivitiesasspecifiedbyVCSO(Consultwithstaff).

UniversityAdvisors

EveryDCSA-SOmusthaveaDePaulfacultyorstaffadvisorwhoseprimarypurposeistoadvise,guideandeducatethegrouponspecificissuesrelatingtotheuniversity.AVCSOstaffmemberwillalwaysserveastheDCSA-SOadvisorandwillbelistedastheadvisoronOSIregistrationformsandtheOrganization’sOrgSyncpage.StaffadvisorswillfollowtheguidelinesprovidedbyOSIandareencouragedtoparticipateintrainingeventsprovidedbyOSI(SeeOrgSync).

AffiliateGroupLeadershipLeadershipwithinAffiliateGroupscomesfromstudentsalonewhoconsultwithUMINstaff.StudentswillorganizethemselvesinawaythatisconsistentwiththeneedsoftheGroupandinkeepingwiththepoliciesandproceduresoftheUniversity,theOfficeofStudentInvolvementandtheProtocolandStandardsofUniversityMinistry.ItishighlyrecommendedthatAffiliateGroupleaderswhoanticipatemovingtheGroupintoaUMINMinistryProgram,SROorDCSA-SOactivelyparticipateinthefollowingUMINactivities:

�UMINStudentLeaderRetreat(fallquarter)�ORDQuarterlyInter-religiousCelebrations(QIRC)�VCSOVincentianServiceDay(springquarter)�Additionaltraining,programmingandactivitiesasspecifiedwithineachUMINoffice.

UMINMinistryProgramLeadershipStudentleadersforUMINMinistryProgramswillbeselected/appointed/hiredaccordingtotheUMINofficewithwhichtheprogramisconnected.LikeallleaderswithinUMIN,studentsleadingorassistinginleadershipofUMINMinistryProgramswillberequiredtoparticipateinUMINactivitiesandeventsaswellasinleadershipdevelopmentopportunitiesofferedbyUMIN,OSIandtheparticularUMINofficewithwhichtheleadersareassociated.StudentleaderswithinUMINMinistryProgramsarerequiredtoparticipateinthefollowing:

�UMINStudentLeaderRetreat(fallquarter)�ORDQuarterlyInter-religiousCelebrations(QIRC)�VCSOVincentianServiceDay(springquarter)�Additionaltraining,programmingandactivitiesasspecifiedwithinCCMandORD.(ContactCCMorORDstafffordetails)

ACCOUNTABILITYUMINMinistryPrograms,SROs,DCSA-SOsandAffiliateGroups(participantsandstudentleaders,CommunityMinistryAssociatesandCommunityMinistryVolunteers)willadhere

toUniversityPolicy,UniversityMinistryProtocolandStandardsandtheOSIStandardsofAccountability(SeeOrgSync).Failuretoadheretothesepolicies,procedures,standards,protocolandexpectationswillresultinlearningresolutionsdeterminedandadministeredbytheUniversity,UniversityMinistryand/ortheOfficeofStudentInvolvement.UMINGroups,ProgramsandOrganizations,leadershipandmembersareheldaccountabletoallpolicies,procedures,protocol,expectationsandstandardsbyUMINstaff.REGULATIONANDLEARNINGRESOLUTIONSUniversityMinistrystaffrecognizesthebrokenhumancondition,whichmayleadonoccasiontoissuesthatcallforcorrectiveaction.UniversityMinistrymaintainsapastoralandfiduciaryresponsibilityinsuchsituationstotakeactioninadherencetoDePaul’suncompromisingcommitmenttorespectthedignityofallhumanbeings.SeparatefromanyactiontakenbytheOfficeofStudentInvolvement,StudentGovernmentAssociationand/ortheDeanofStudents,UniversityMinistrymayexerciseactionsresultingfromfailureonthepartofstudentleaders,CMAs,CMVsorstudentparticipantstoadheretoUMINProtocolandStandards.LearningResolutionsInfractionsoccurwhenparticipantsand/orleadershipdonotcomplywithUniversityPoliciesandProcedures,UMINProtocolandStandards,OSIPoliciesandProceduresorStandardsofAccountability,theStudentHandbookorotherrulesorregulationsgoverningtheuniversity;and/orfunctionoutsidetheVincentianvaluesasreflectedintheUniversityMissionStatement.

NOTE:ForpurposesofUniversityMinistry,wefindthefollowingpointsespeciallyimportantforyoutoknow.

ExamplesoftheseinfractionsincludebutarenotlimitedtoUMINProgram,GrouporOrganizationparticipantsand/orleadershipengagingin:

�Degradationofthedignityofanyindividualorgroup. �Proselytizationorconversionaryactivitieswhichpressureotherstojoinor participateorwhichcreateunsafe,uncomfortableorharmfulconditionsfor thefullparticipationofanyorallstudents(SeeAppendixIV).

�ActionorcommentarythatexcludesparticipationatanylevelinanOrganization,ProgramorGroup.

MinorInfractionThefollowingstepswillbetakeninthecaseofaminorinfraction(asdeterminedbyOSIandUMINstaffonacasebycasebasis):

1. UMINstaffwillinitiateaconversationbetweentheGroup,OrganizationorProgramleadershipteam,including,whenappropriate,anyCMAand/orCMV.

AdditionalUMINand/orOSIstaffand/oranyotherappropriateuniversityrepresentativemaybeinvitedintotheconversation.Theconversationwillincludeanexplanationoftheareaorissueofconcern.

2. SpecificlearningoutcomesnecessarytoremediatetheissuewillbedevelopedbytheleadershipoftheGroup,ProgramorOrganizationinconsultationwithUMINstaff.

3. TheGroup,ProgramorOrganizationwillbeplacedonprobation,tolastnomore

thantwoacademicquarters,duringwhichtimetheleadershipwillworktosuccessfullyachievelearningoutcomes.

4. Ifthelearningoutcomesarenotmetwithintwoacademicquarters,theGroup,

ProgramorOrganizationwillbesuspendedindefinitely.AnyOrganizationthathasitsSROorDCSA-SOstatussuspendedforaminorinfractionandhavingsuccessfullymetlearningoutcomesmayreapplyforSROorDCSA-SOrecognitionafterthreeacademicquartersandwithreorganizationofleadership.RegainingSROorDCSA-SOrecognitionwillhappenonlyuponapprovalbyUMINstaffinconsultationwithappropriateuniversityoffices.Furtherminorinfractionduringprobationorsubsequenttotheinitialinfractionmayresultinstrongerconsequences,uptoandincludingindefinitesuspensionoftheSROorDCSA-SOordissolutionoftheSROorDCSA-SO.AnyGroupthathasbeensuspendedforaminorinfractionwillnotbeallowedtocontinuefunctioningoncampus.AnyProgramthathasbeensuspendedforaminorinfractionmayresumeupontheapprovalofscrutinyofUMINstaff.MajorInfractionMajorinfractionsmayincludebutarenotlimitedto: �Repeatedoffensesregardingproselytization,degradationorexclusionary practices. �Neglectinsuccessfullymeetinglearningoutcomesdevelopedtoresolve minorinfractions. �Non-compliantactivitiesasdeterminedbystafffromOSIandUMINin consultationwiththeDeanofStudentsandotherofficesasnecessary. Inthecaseofamajorinfraction,SROorDCSA-SOrecognitionwillbeimmediatelysuspendedandtheSROorDCSA-SOmaybedissolved.IfanSROorDCSA-SOisdissolvedduetoamajorinfraction,theOrganizationwillnotbepermittedtoreorganizeorapplyforfutureSROorDCSA-SOrecognition.

INITIALESTABLISHMENTOFUMINGROUPS,ORGANIZATIONSANDPROGRAMSStudentinterest,needandinitiationarealwaystheprimarymotivationsforestablishinganSRO,DCSA-SO,AffiliateGrouporUMINMinistryProgram.AllOrganizations,GroupsandProgramscanonlybeestablishedinconsultationandcollaborationwithUMINstaffwhowillprovidedirectionandguidestudentsthroughproperchannelsforestablishinganOrganization,GrouporProgram.UMINstaffconversationsareALWAYSthelaunchinggroundsforestablishmentofanynewspiritual,religious,faithorVincentianserviceactivityoncampus.Studentsinterestedinestablishinganewfaith,spiritual,religiousorVincentianserviceactivityoncampusmustconsultwithUMINstaffPRIORtobeginningSROorDCSA-SOregistrationprocessesthroughOSIorPRIORtomeetingwithorrecruitingothersforinvolvement.Staff,uponmeetingwithstudents,willguideanddirectstudentsthroughproperchannelsifestablishmentofanewGroup,ProgramorOrganizationisfeasible.NOTE:ForpurposesofUniversityMinistry,wealsofindthefollowingpointsespeciallyimportantforyoutoknow.

�Individualsorcommunities,groupsorprogramsexternaltoDePaulmaynotinitiateformationofSROs,DCSA-SOs,UMINMinistryProgramsorAffiliateGroupsorANYspiritual,faithorreligiousactivityoncampus.

�Solicitation,evangelizingorrecruitmentofDePaulstudentsbyindividualsorcommunities,groupsorprogramsexternaltoDePaulforthepurposeofestablishingreligious,spiritual,faithorserviceactivitiesoncampusareinkeepingwithDePaulUniversity’snon-solicitationpoliciesandarestrictlyprohibited.�Individualsorcommunities,groupsorprogramsexternaltoDePaularenotallowedtosponsor,lead,guideorpublicizespiritual,faithorreligiouseventsoractivitiesoncampus.Thisincludesconversations/activities(suchasscripturestudies)thatpurporttobe“informal”butarebeingledbystudentswhohavebeentrainedtorecruitmembersforexternalorganizations.Forexample,usinganytrainingtechniquesormaterialsintrinsictosharingthebeliefsoftheexternalentityorindividual.SeeAppendixIVormoredetails.

ANNUALREVIEWANDRECOGNITIONAllUMINOrganizations,ProgramsandGroupswillbereviewedannuallybystudentleadersincollaborationwithUMINstaff.Thereviewmayfocusonthefollowing:

�Meetingofannualgoals.

�AdherencetoSROorDCSA-SOconstitutions.�AdherencetoUniversitymissionandvalues.�AdherencetoUMIN,OSIandUniversitypolicies,procedures,standards,protocolandexpectations.�ConsiderationofthecontinuedneedfororsustainabilityoftheOrganization,ProgramorGroup.�DevelopmentofstrategiesorgoalsformovingforwardordissolvingtheOrganization,ProgramorGroup.

Inaddition,thefollowingmaybetakenintoaccountbyUMINstaffinconsideringwhetherornotaGroup,OrganizationorProgramwillcontinuetofunctiononcampus:

�LeadershipparticipationinUMINsponsoredtraining/leadershipdevelopmenteventsandactivitiesthroughtheyear.Theseeventsandactivitieswillbesharedwithstudentleadersduringtheannual(orinitial)meetingwithUMINstaff.�Activitiesandparticipationwereactivelyrecordedandreportedthroughouttheyear.�LeadershipandmembersparticipatedinrequiredUMINeventsthroughouttheyear.TheseeventsarelistedunderGeneralProtocolandStandard,Item4.

SROsandDCSA-SOsAllSROsandDCSA-SOsmustregisterannuallywithUMINandOSIinordertomaintainstatusasaregisteredStudentReligiousOrganization.

Thefollowingpointsmaybehelpfultokeepinmindastheannualregistrationprocessisconsidered:

�ThefirststepintheannualregistrationprocessismeetingwithUMINstaffandcompletingtheregistrationprocessrelevanttoeachUMINoffice(ConsultwithUMINstafffordetails).�EachUMINofficemayhavespecificannualregistrationproceduresandrequirements.ThesewillbesharedwithstudentleadersduringthemeetingwithUMINstaff.�UponapprovalbyUMINstaff,SROsandDCSA-SOsmayre-applythroughOSIinordertomaintainitsstatusasaregisteredorganization.�AnyOrganizationthathasnotbeenfirstapprovedbyUMINmaybegintheannualregistrationwithOSIbuttheregistrationwillbydeniedbyUMINstaff.�DetailsforannualregistrationwithOSIarefoundonOrgSyncwithregularupdatesposted.StayingconnectedthroughOrgSyncwillhelpstudentleadersmeetdeadlines,planfortraining,etc.

AffiliateGroupsFollowingtheannualreview,UMINstaffinconsultationwithGroupstudentleadersmaydecideto:

�DissolvetheGroupattheendofthecurrentacademicyear.

�ContinuetheGroupforadesignatedamountoftime(maximumofoneadditionalyear).�MovetheGroupinSRO,DCSA-SOorUMINMinistryProgramstatus.

UMINstaffwillguideanddirectGroupsthroughthereview,dissolutionorcontinuationprocesses.UMINMinistryProgramsUMINMinistryProgramscontinueasdeterminedbyUMINstaffinconsultationwithstudents.

SCHEDULINGACTIVITIESLeadersandmembersofUMINOrganizations,GroupsorProgramsagreetoengageinthebroaderUMINprograms,eventsandactivities.Tothisendstudentleadersagreeto:

�RefrainfromschedulingeventsonthesamedatesortimesasUMINkeyeventssuchastheVincentianServiceDay,UMINretreatsortrainingevents,QuarterlyInter-religiousCelebrationsorotheractivitiesoreventsindicatedbyspecificUMINoffices.�MakeeveryefforttoschedulearoundotherUMINeventsopentothelargercommunitysuchasbutnotlimitedtotheAnnualMLKWorshipCelebration,Fast-a-thon,EcumenicalEpiphanyandPentecostcelebrations,Inter-faithSeder,etc.�ParticipateinUMINactivitiesasdescribedaboveandincludingleadership�ActivelyinviteandaccompanyGroup,ProgramorOrganizationmemberstoUMINactivitiesasdescribedabove.

AllactivitiesandeventsofGroups,OrganizationsandProgramswillbeconsistentlycongruentwithVincentiantraditionsandthemissionandvaluesoftheUniversity(SeeDePaulMissionStatement).LeadersandparticipantswilladheretoUniversityPolicy,UMINProtocolandStandards,OSIStandardsofAccountabilityandtheStudentHandbook.FundingforeventsoractivitieswillbedeterminedbythenatureoftheProgram,GrouporOrganizationandinconsultationwithUMINstaff.

AppendixIUseofDePaul’sSacredSpacesDePaul’sSacredSpacesinclude: �TheSt.LouisedeMarillacChapel locatedinLincolnPark,firstflooroftheStudentCenter, 2250N.Sheffield (Capacity:50) �TheOurLadyoftheMiraculousMedalChapel locatedintheLoop,firstflooroftheLewisCenter,25E.Jackson (Capacity:60) �TheInterfaithSacredSpace locatedintheLincolnParkStudentCenter,nexttotheLouisedeMarillac Chapel (Capacity:45). Inaddition,bothcampusesprovideMuslimprayerspaceopentoallwheneverthe buildingsareopen(noschedulingnecessary). �LincolnPark:locatedonthethirdfloor,Suite329oftheStudentCenter �TheLoop:locatedonthefourthfloor,Room436oftheComputerand DigitalMediabuilding.AvailablebyswipinginwithvalidDePaulID.AsSacredSpaces,thesedistinctareasofDePaularereservedforactivitiesthatincludeworship,ritual,prayer,meditation,Biblestudyandsacredmusic.Useofthesespacesforallotheractivitiessuchasmeetingsorfellowshipactivitiesisnotpermitted.However,attimesclassesorothergroupsmaywanttovisitthespacesaspartoflearningactivities.GuidelinesforallSacredSpaces �Foodandbeveragesarenotallowed(exceptforritualuseorwithspecial permissionfromUMINstaff). �Eachspacemustbeleftasitwasoriginallyfound,withfurnishingsplaced backandanymaterials,booksorrefuseremoved.RulesforSt.LouisedeMarillacChapel �Worship,prayer,meditationandsacredmusicarepermittedbyall Christianbasedgroups,withschedulingpreferencegiventotheCatholiccommunity. �WhileChristiangroupsorindividualsareinvitedtousethechapel,the altar(whichhasbeenconsecrated)mayonlybeusedforCatholicliturgyand prayer.Similarly,itemsshouldneverbeplacedonthealtar. �Chairs,pianoandliturgicalfurnishing(altar,podium,etc.)mayonlybe movedorrearrangedwithpriorpermissionfromMattMerkt,Catholic CampusMinistryLiturgyCoordinator:mmerkt@depaul.edu.

RulesforOurLadyoftheMiraculousMedalChapel �Worship,prayer,meditationandsacredmusicarepermittedbyall faith/spiritualgroups,withschedulingpreferencegiventotheCatholic community. �Whilegroupsorindividualsareinvitedtousethechapel,thealtar(whichhas beenconsecrated)mayonlybeusedforCatholicliturgyandprayer. Similarly,itemsshouldneverbeplacedonthealtar. �Whennon-Catholicliturgiesorpracticetakeplacethecurtainsaroundthe TabernacleattheMiraculousMedalaltarmustbepulledandshouldbere- openedwhentheprayerorpracticeiscomplete.SchedulingSacredSpacesWithOutlookaccess:�CreateanappointmentrequestandinviteSacredSpaces@depaul.edu.�Subjectshouldincludethenameoftheeventandsponsoringorganization/ministry.�IndicatewhichSacredSpaceyouwishtoreserve(St.LouisedeMarillacChapel,MiraculousMedalChapelorInterfaithSacredSpace).�Selecttheexacttimeyouneedthespace(includetimeforset-up/clean-up).�Commentsincludethetypeofactivitiesproposed,specialneeds(piano,prayerbenches,etc.),indicaterecurrenceofeventifnecessaryandincludethenumberofanticipatedparticipants.�Anacceptance/declinenoticewillbesentshortlyaftertherequestissubmitted.WithG-mail:�ClickoncalendartabonG-mailsite.�Clickoncreate.�Intheeventboxindicatethenameoftheeventandsponsoringorganizationorministry.�Indicatedateandtime(includetimeforset-up/clean-up).�Forrecurringevents,check“repeat”andindicaterecurrencedates.Recurringappointmentswillnotbeacceptedwithoutanenddate.Recurringappointmentswillonlybeacceptedforoneacademicquarteratatime.�Indicatethelocation(St.LouisedeMarillacChapel,MiraculousMedalChapelorInterfaithSacredSpace).�Inthedescriptionboxincludethetypeofactivitiesproposed,specialneeds(piano,prayerbenches,etc.)andthenumberofanticipatedparticipants.�OfftotherightincludeSacredSpaces@depaul.eduasaguest.�Clicksavebuttonattopofpage.�Clicksendbutton.�Anacceptance/declinenoticewillbesentshortlyaftertherequestissubmitted.

AppendixIITravelandUMINVanUsageAllUMINstudentleadersarerequiredtoadheretothetravelpoliciesoftheUniversityiftheyareengagedinanytypeoftravelrelatedtoDePaul.(SeeUniversityPolicieshttp://policies.depaul.edu/policy/policy.aspx?pid=109)InternationalTravelAnyUMINGroup,ProgramorOrganizationplanninginternationaltravelforanyreasonmustabidebyuniversitypoliciesandprocedures.

SeeDePaulPoliciesandProceduresforinternationaltraveldetails.https://international.depaul.edu/IndependentTravel/index.asp

AnyUMINGroup,ProgramorOrganizationplanninganyinternationaltravelmustfirstconsultwithUMINstaffatleastsixmonthspriortotheplannedtravel.NOTE:AllDCMrelatedSROsarerequiredtoprovideacopyofinternationaltravel registrationtoDCMstaffthreeweekspriortotravel.DomesticTravelDePaulUniversityhasveryspecificPoliciesandProceduresgoverningallaspectsofdomestictravelrelatedtotheUniversity.ThesePoliciesandProcedurecoverthefollowingtypesoftravel: �Travelusingpersonalvehicle �Travelusinguniversityvehicle(UMINvans) �Publictransportation.PersonalorUniversityVehicleUseForfulldetailsregardinguseofpersonaloruniversityvehiclesforuniversitypurposesseePoliciesandProcedures:http://policies.depaul.edu/policy/policy.aspx?pid=109.Followingarelimiteddetailsfordomestictravel.Local&Non-LocalTravel LocaltravelistravelwithintheChicagolandarea(Cook,DuPage,Kane,Lake, McHenry,andWillcounties). Non-localtravelistraveloutsidetheChicagolandarea(Cook,DuPage,Kane,Lake, McHenry,andWillcounties).IfstudentsaretravelingoutsidetheChicagolandarea, anyonedrivingtheirownvehicle,arentedvehicleorauniversityvehiclemust adheretothefollowing:

�Requiresdriverovertheageof21.�Passengers(stafforstudentswhoarenotaUniversitycertifieddriver)mustsignatravelwaiver(seebelowformoreinformationontravelwaivers.

�TravelwaiversmustbesubmittedtoUMINstaffoneweekpriortotravel.

WaiverscanbefoundinOrgSyncForms.RequiredTravelWaivers Passengers(whoarenotUniversitycertifieddrivers)engaginginNon-LocalTravel inaUniversityVehicle,aPersonalVehicleforUniversityBusiness,orother transportationprovidedbyorarrangedbytheUniversity(forexampleachartered orrentedvehicle,orpublictransportation)forUniversityBusinessmustsigna travelwaiverapprovedbytheOfficeoftheGeneralCounsel. TravelwaiverscanbefoundatOrgSyncForms. ThesewaiversmustbesubmittedtoUMINstaffaminimumofoneweekpriorto travel.

AnystudentsplanningontravelingforanyUMINpurposewithinorbeyondChicago-landmustinformUMINstaffearlyintheplanningprocess(aminimumoffourweekspriortotravel)sothatstaffcansupportandadvisethegroupintheirpreparations.

UMINstaffwillarchivealltravelforms(waivers,internationaltravelregistration,domestictravelregistration)fortwoyearsasindicatedbyUniversityGeneralCounsel.

VanRentals

AnyUMINGroup,ProgramorOrganizationplanningonrentingavanforusemustconsultwithUMINintheearlyplanningstages(aminimumoffourweekspriortotravel)oftheanticipatedtrip.

UMINstaff(allOffices)mustconsultwithOfficeofRiskManagement(MaryJoyceCometa)forinsuranceinformationpriortorentingavehicle.TheOfficeofRiskManagementmaydeemitnecessarytodenyvanrentalbyanyUMINGroup,ProgramorOrganization.

DriverResponsibilities Driversarerequiredto:

�EnsurethatUniversityvehiclesareonlyusedforUniversitybusiness--this includesnottransportinganyunauthorizedpassengerssuchasfamily,friends,orhitchhikers.

•Adheretoalldrivinglawsapplicabletothelocation,includingthoserelated tomobiledeviceusage.CurrentIllinoislawprohibitsdriversfromusinga mobiledevicetotext,emailorsurftheinternetwhiledriving,andalso prohibitstalkingonacellphonewhileinaconstructionworkzoneorschool zone.

•InspectaUniversityvehiclebeforeandafterdrivingtheUniversityvehicle forsafetyconcerns,andreportanydefectsimmediatelytothesupervisorof thedepartmenttoUMINstaff. •Immediatelyreportallfinesortrafficviolationsreceivedwhiledrivinga Universityvehicletothesupervisorofthedepartmenttowhichthe Universityvehicleisassigned(UMINstaff)andtotheOfficeofRisk ManagementandEnvironmentalHealth&Safety. •NotpermitanyonewhohasnotsuccessfullycompletedtheDriver CertificationprocessmaintainedbytheOfficeofRiskManagementand EnvironmentalHealthandSafetytooperateaUniversityvehicleora personalvehiclethatisbeingusedforUniversitybusiness. •Allownomorethan10occupantspervehicle,includingthedriver (fifteen-personpassengervansthatareUniversityvehiclesorpersonal vehiclesbeingusedforUniversitybusinessmusthavethebackseatofthevan removed). •RequirealloccupantsofaUniversityvehicleorpersonalvehiclethatis beingusedforUniversitybusinesstowearaseatbelt.

•ReportallaccidentsinvolvingUniversityvehiclesorpersonalvehicles thatarebeingusedforUniversitybusinesson-campustoPublicSafetyand totheUMINofficeandreportallaccidentsinvolvingUniversityvehiclesor personalvehiclesthatarebeingusedforUniversitybusinessthatoccuroff- campustothelocalpolicewheretheaccidentoccurredandtotheUMIN office.

IMPORTANTNOTE:IfaUniversityvehicleisinvolvedinANYtypeofaccident(includingscrapingsideofvaninparkinglot)theDRIVERMUSTCONTACTTHELOCALPUBLICPOLICEDEPARTMENT,FILEAREPORTWITHTHEPOLICEDEPARTMENTANDSUBMITACOPYOFTHEFILEDREPORTTOUNIVERSITYPUBLICSAFETY.

UMINVanUsage–FAQ’sAllUMINstudentleaderswithinDCSA-ServiceOrganizations,UMINMinistryPrograms,StudentReligiousOrganizationsandAffiliateGroupshavelimitedaccesstoUMINvans.Whomayusethevans?UniversityMinistry(UMIN)vanusageisrestrictedtoUMINandonlythoseGroups,ProgramsorOrganizationsthathaveaclearandspecificconnectionwithUMIN.UniversityorganizationsandgroupsthatdonotspecificallyrelatetoUMINasaUMINMinistryProgram,AffiliateGroup,StudentReligiousOrganizationorDCSA-ServiceOrganizationarenotallowedaccesstoUMINvans.

HowcanIcheckthescheduleforvanavailability?SchedulingpreferenceisgiventotheDCSA-SOs.TheDCSA-SOservicescheduleisgenerallymappedouttwoweekspriortothestartofeachquarter.UMINrelatedOrganizations,GroupsorProgramscancheckonavailabilityofthevansattheUMINreceptiondesk,Suite311,LincolnParkStudentCenter.HowdoIreserveavan?Reservationscanbemadeonlybyuniversitydriverswhoarecertifiedbytheuniversity(see“HowdoIgetcertified?”below).Ifavanisavailable,pleaseasktheUMINreceptionistinSuite311,StudentCentertorequestvanusagefromappropriateUMINstaff.IfUMINstaffapprovesvanusagetheUMINreceptionstaffinUMINoffice,Suite311,LincolnParkStudentCenterwillassistinfinalizingnecessarydocumentation.

HowdoIgetcertifiedbytheuniversitytousethevan?AlldriverswhowillbedrivingUniversityVehiclesorwhowillbedrivingstudentsinpersonalvehiclesforUniversitybusinessmustparticipateinadrivercertificationprocessmaintainedbytheOfficeofRiskManagementandEnvironmentalHealth&Safety.Thedrivercertificationprocessisinitiatedbyfillingouta"MotorVehicleForm"availableontheOfficeofRiskManagementandEnvironmentalHealth&Safetywebsite:http://rmehs.depaul.edu.ThisDriverCertificationprocesswillinclude:

�Acheckofthedriver'sdrivingrecord.ThecostofthiswillbechargedbacktotheUMINSROofDCSA-SO.TheOrganizationmusthaveafinancialaccountsetupwithOSIandmusthaveadequatefundsavailabletoaccommodatethechargeback.InsomecasesUMINofficesMAYcoverthecostsofthedrivingrecordcheck.However,thismustbeverifiedPRIORtoproceedingwiththerecordcheck.

�Anon-linedrivertrainingprogram.Driverswillbenotifiedwithin4-5business daysiftheysuccessfullycompletedthedrivercertificationprocess.Thedrivercertificationmustbecompletepriortocheckingonvanavailability.WhatmustvandriversandpassengersduetocomplywithUniversityPoliciespriortotravel?DePaulUniversityhasveryspecificguidelinesforstudents,facultyandstaffregardinguseofpersonal,rentedoruniversityvehiclesforuniversitypurposes.PriortousingtheUMINvan,rentalorpersonalvehiclesforuniversitybusinessdriversmustbecomefamiliarwiththeguidelineswithinthisdocumentandthosefoundathttp://rmehs.depaul.edu/Contribution%20Folder/Documents/driver%20policy%202012%20use.pdf.Arethereanyrestrictionsontraveldistances?TravelisnotrestrictedoutsideoftheChicagolandareaifusingpublic,personalorrentedtransportation.However,onlyuniversity-approveddriverswhoare21yearsofageoroldermaydriveduring“non-localtravel.”(see“LocalandNon-local”above).UseofUMINvansoutsidea90mileradiusoftheLincolnParkcampusisprohibited.

How/wheredoIgetthevan/keys?Thevansarelocatedintheuniversityparkinglotbelowthe“El”tracks.Vansmustbereturnedtotheexactlocationfromwhichtheywereretrieved. KeyPickup: Monday—Friday9am-5pm AskthethirdfloorUMINreceptionistfortheVanKeyCheck-OutFormandfillitout completely. UMINgroups(otherthanVCSO)mustpickupkeysduringregularUMINhoursand keysmustbepickedupasclosetothedeparturehour/dateaspossible. KeyReturn: Monday—Friday9am-5pm PleasereturnthekeystotheUMINreceptionistASSOONASPOSSIBLEupon completionoftrip. Monday—Thursday5-9pm ThevankeysmustbereturnedtotheCatholicCampusMinistry(CCM) receptionist.Ifthevanisreturnedpast9pm,thekeysmustbereturnednolater than10amonthefollowingFriday. Weekends(includingFridaypast5pm) ThevankeysmustbereturnedtotheUMINmainofficereceptionistnolaterthan10 amonthefollowingMonday.

WhatdoIneedtodowhenreturningthevan?ReturnthevantotheEXACTlocationwhereitwasoriginallyfound.CheckallLights.Leavethevantidyforthenextgroup!ReportanyproblemstoUMINstaffasdescribedabove.IfthevehiclehasbeeninvolvedinANYaccidentsortravelinfractions,thisMUSTbereportedtoPublicSafetyandRiskManagement.APOLICEREPORTMUSTACCOMPANYALLREPORTSINCLUDINGREPORTSFORMINORACCIDENTSSUCHASSCRATCHESINTHEPARKINGLOT.TheUMINOfficeManagerwhoseofficeislocatedinSuite311,LincolnParkStudentCenter,canassistinreportingtoappropriateUniversityoffices.

WhatifIhavequestions?Forquestions,comments,and/orconcernspleasecontactCelesteFrontzak,cfrontza@depaul.eduor773-325-1184.WhatifIgetinanaccidentwhiledrivingthevan?(INCLUDINGSCRATCHESANDDINGSINPARKINGLOTS!)

UMINVanInstructionsinCaseofanAccident1.Relax!UMINandTravelersPropertyCasualtyCompanyofAmericawillhandletheaccidentclaimandansweryourquestions.2.Neverleavethesceneofanaccidentandneveradmitfault.3.Reporttheaccidentatoncetothepolice.Dial311fornon-emergencyor911foranemergencyresponse.4.Gatherallfactsabouttheaccidentorloss:dates,times,names,addressesofpeopleinvolved,witnesscontactinformation,licenseplatenumbers,andnoteanyinjuries.Takephotosifpossible.5.Giveastatementregardingtheaccidentonlytotheinvestigatingofficer.Ifthevehicleisnotdrivable: �CallJ&RTowingat312.656.2813(largevans)orRich’sTowingat773.401.0702(minivan) �HavethevantowedtoBucaroBrothers(2707N.AshlandAvenue,Chicago,IL60614;773.472.6150) �KEEPALLRECEIPTS!6.ReporttheaccidenttoCelesteFrontzak,cfrontza@depaul.eduor773-325-1184.7.ReporttheaccidenttoPublicSafetyandfilereportat773-325-7777.8.Pleaserememberthatitisthedriver’sresponsibilitytofileallnecessaryreportsaswellasprovideUMINwithhardcopies.Whataboutfuelingthevan?UMINVanRefueling&ReimbursementInstructions1.UMINPrograms,OrganizationsandGroupsshouldcheckwiththeUMINstaffadvisortodetermineifgascostsarecoveredbyUMIN.2.IfUMINiscoveringgasexpenses,pleasefollowtheseprocedures: a.Iftankisat¼orlowerwhileusingvan,PLEASEfillthetank!

b.Between9am-5pm,MondaythroughFriday,seeCelesteFrontzak (UMINOfficeManager,Suite324)foragascard.Ifagas Cardwasused,returnthecardandreceipttoCelesteFrontzak.

c.Ifthevanispickedupafter5pm,pleaserefuelthevan.Ifgasispaidbycash, pleaseprintthefollowingonthebackofthereceipt: �NameandStudentID#ofthepersonrequestingthereimbursement �Purpose:UMINVanRefueling. d.SubmitdocumentationtoCelesteFrontzakassoonaspossible.

e.OncedocumentationhasbeenprocessedbyCeleste,takeitto DePaulCentral(locationslistedbelow)alongwithStudentIDfor processing: DePaulCentral–LPC SchmittAcademicCenter,101 2320NorthKenmoreAvenue OR DePaulCentral–Loop DePaulCenter,Suite9100 1EastJacksonBoulevard. f.Whetherusingthegascardorpayingcash,keepreceiptsandsubmitthemto Celeste.3.IfUMINisnotcoveringgasexpenses,pleasefollowtheseprocedures: a.Checkthegasgaugewhenfirststartingthevan.

b.Priortoreturningthevantoitsparkingspot,fillthevantothesame levelthatwasonthegasgaugewhenvanwaspickedup.

c.MakeacopyofthegasreceiptandsubmitthereceipttotheSRO treasurerforreimbursement.

d.Whenthevankeysareturnedintothe3rdfloorreceptionistofUMIN, thecopiedgasreceiptshouldalsobesubmittedalongwiththefollowing informationprintedontheback: �Nameande-mailaddressofdriver �Gasgaugelevelupondeparture �Gasgaugeleveluponreturn �Printthewords:“NotforReimbursementbyUMIN”

�NameofSRO.

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AppendixIIIUMINProtocolandStandardsforExternalLeadershipCommunityMinistryAssociatesandCommunityMinistryVolunteersTheseProtocolandStandardssupportDePaulUniversityPoliciesthatrequireallstudentOrganizations,ProgramsandGroupsbeguidedbytheneedsandinterestsofstudents.StudentContacts,Solicitation,EvangelizationorOutreachMembersofcommunityreligiousorspiritualorganizations(congregations,temples,synagogues,para-churchorganizations,etc.)arenotallowedtorecruitorsolicitDePaulstudentsforinvolvementinactivities,events,programsorritual(worship,prayer,liturgies)associatedwiththeirreligiousorspiritualorganization.Thisdoesnotprecludepostingofappropriatelyapprovedbulletinboardposters.SuchapprovalMUSTbeobtainedbyUMINfirstandthenbyOSI.ContacttheDirectoroftheOfficeofReligiousDiversityortheProtestantChaplain.UseofDePaullogosonanyflyer,letterhead,posters,advertisement,websites,etc.isnotallowed.CommunitymembersarenotallowedtosolicitDePaulstudents,facultyorstaffforrecruitmentofotherstudentsforthepurposeofestablishingareligiousorspiritualorganization,grouporprogramoncampusorforencouragingparticipationinanoff-campusorcampusactivitysponsoredbyanexternalindividualorentity.Anyindividualsrepresentinganoff-campus,externalreligiousorspiritualorganizationwithinterestinengagingDePaulstudentsinministryoncampusorinestablishinganewStudentReligiousOrganization,AffiliatedGrouporMinistryProgrammustmeetwithUniversityMinistryStaffbeforeengagingwithstudents,facultyorstaffregardingtheirintentions.Failuretoset-upsuchameetingpriortoanyengagementoncampuswithstudents,facultyorstaffwillresultintheindividuals’immediatedismissalfromcampusaswellasrefusalofconsiderationoffuturerequestsforaccesstostudents,facultyandstaffoncampus.(DePaulUniversityMinistryprovidesguidelinesforappropriateoutreachoncampus.SeeAppendixIV.)ExternalLeadershipDefinedInafewinstancesexternalleadersfromlocalfaithorworshippingcommunities,groups,para-churchorganizationsand/ornational/internationalprogramsmaybeinvitedbystudentsandapprovedbyUMINstafftoregularlyworkwithcampusspiritual,faith,religiousGroups,ProgramsorStudentReligiousOrganizations.RegularworkwithstudentsreferstomeetingwithstudentsoncampusforthepurposeofadvisingandguidingatleastonceaquarterandisonlypermittedonceapprovedbyUMINstaff.

Approvedexternalleadersarereferredtoas�CommunityMinistryAssociates(paidbyexternalentitiestosupportDePaulstudents)OR�CommunityMinistryVolunteers(non-paidvolunteers).

VettingandReviewsofCMAsandCMVsCommunityMinistryAssociates(CMAs)andCommunityMinistryVolunteers(CMVs)mustbevettedbyUMINstaffpriortoanycontactwithstudentsoncampus.Thevettingprocessincludesbutmaynotbelimitedto:

�AformalmeetingbetweentheCMA/CMVandUMINstaff.�ReviewofanannualCommunityMinistryAssociate/VolunteerRegistrationFormthatincludesaFelonyCertificationasrequiredbytheUniversityOfficeofGeneralCounsel.ThisformwillbeprovidedtothepotentialCMAorCMVduringthevettingmeeting.

Inadditiontotheinitialvettingprocess,anannualreviewofeachCMAandCMVwilltakeplaceatleasttwoweekspriortothebeginningofeachacademicyear.AtthistimeanannualCommunityMinistryAssociate/VolunteerRegistrationFormandFelonyCertificationwillbeprovidedandprocessed.UMINstaffwilldetermineonacase-by-casebasiswhichpotentialexternalleadersmayinitiallyworkorcontinueworkingwithDePaulstudentsasCMAsorCMVs.Thedeterminationwillbebasedinpartupon:

�TheabilityoftheexternalleadertosupportandguideratherthanleadtheGrouporOrganization.�Theneedforsuchleadershipasdeterminedbystudentsandstaff.�Thecongruencyofthegroup/ministry/programmissionandvaluesandpracticewithVincentianvaluesandthemissionofDePaulUniversity.�IndividualadherencetoUniversityPolicies,mission,visionandUMINProtocolandExpectations.�AsenseoftruepartnershipandmutualrespectbetweentheCMA/CMV,studentsandUMINstaff.

StandardsforCMAsandCMVsUniversityMinistrystaffholdallCMAsandCMVstothehighstandardsthatarepartofthefabricofUMINandtheUniversity.FollowingareexpectationsthatupholdthisstandardandtheVincentiannatureofspiritual,faithandreligiousactivitiesoncampus:CommunityMinistryAssociateswillsupportUMINmission,visionandvaluesinthefollowingways:

�CMAsandCMVswillextravagantlywelcomepersonsfromallwalksoflifeandfaithtraditions,encouragingoneanotherintheirfaithjourneys.�CMAsandCMVswillconducttheirworkinthemannerofSt.VincentDePaulandupholdthemissionandvisionofDePaulUniversity.CMAsandCMVswillbefamiliarwiththesethingswhichcanbefoundontheDePaulwebsite.

�CMAsandCMVsmustadheretoallDePaulUniversitypoliciesandprocedures,OfficeofStudentInvolvementStandardsofAccountabilityandUMINProtocolandStandards.CMAsandCMVswillbefamiliarwithpolicies,procedures,standards,protocolandexpectations.ThesecanbefoundonDePaul’swebsiteormadeavailablebyUMINstaff.�CMAsandCMVswillnotimposethemselvesupontheStudentReligiousOrganizationwithwhichtheyworkoruponindividualstudentsbyengagingstudentsinanyspiritual,religiousorfaithconversationsoractivitiesunlessinvitedbythestudent(s).SpecificallythismeansthatCMAsandCMVswillrefrainfromproselytizingorconversionaryactivitiesatanytime.�CMAsandCMVswillallowstudentstolead,whileprovidingsupportandguidanceinallactivitiesoncampusincludingguidanceintheannualregistrationand/orreviewprocessesoutlinedbyUMINortheOfficeofStudentInvolvement.Specifically,CMAsandCMVswillconsistentlyencouragestudent-orientedandstudent-drivenleadershipforallprograms,events,studies,etc.�CMVsandCMAsareencouragedtonotonlyattendsignatureUMINeventsbuttheyarerequiredtopromoteattendanceateventsbySROleadersandmembers.ThefollowingUMINactivitiesaretobeattendedbyallSROleadersandCMAsandCMVsarestronglyencouragedtoattendtheboldedevents;

�UMINStudentLeaderRetreat(fallquarter)�ORDQuarterlyInter-religiousCelebrations(QIRC)�VCSOVincentianServiceDay(springquarter).

Inaddition,CMAsandCMVswillactivelyencouragestudentstoparticipateinUMINserviceandmissionimmersionexperiences,educationalprograms,retreatsandworship,etc.

�CMAsandCMVsagreetomeetwithUMINstaffatleastonceaquarterbutmoreoftenifdeemednecessarybyUMINstaff.ThesemaybeoneononemeetingsormeetingswithlargercommunitiesandinvitationstothemeetingswillcomefromUMINstaff.Activeandregularparticipationforthesakeofleadershipdevelopment,fellowshipandinformationsharingisrequired.�CMAsandCMVswillactivelyencouragestudentstoworkcollaborativelywithotherecumenicalandinter-religiousGroups,OrganizationsandProgramswithin

UMINaswellaswithUMINstaff.ThisincludesactiveencouragementofstudentleadersforparticipationinUMINleadershipopportunities,meetings,retreats,etc.�CMAsandCMVswillconsistentlyguidestudentleadersinprovidingUMINandOSIwithappropriateannualdocumentation,learningoutcomes,andevaluations.�CMAsandCMVswillcompleteanannualCommunityMinistryAssociate/VolunteerRegistrationFormandFelonyCertificationwhichwillbereviewedandarchivedbyUMINstaff.�CMAsandCMVsunderstandthatoversightfortheirworkwithstudentsoncampusistheresponsibilityofUMINstaffwhowillmeetwiththeCMAorCMVforanannualreviewandregistration,whichwillhappenatleasttwoweekspriortothebeginningofeachacademicyear.

UMINSupportofCMAsandCMVsCommunityMinistryAssociatesandCommunityMinistryVolunteerswillbesupportedbyUMINstaffinthefollowingways:

● Respectandhonorfordifferenttheological/religious/spiritualperspectivesandtraditions.

● Mentorship,support,anddevelopmentasfaith-filledleaders.● Partnershipforrecruitment,marketing,promotionandprogramplanning.● AdvocacywithinUMINandthewideruniversitycommunity.● Informationsharing.

OtherExternalLeadersAttimesUniversityMinistrystaffmayinvitemembersfromcongregations,synagogues,ministries,programsorgroupsexternaltoDePaultoassistwithspecificreligious,spiritualorfaithleadershiprolesoncampus.TheseleaderswillbeheldtoDePaul’shighstandardsandworkwithintheparametersofVincentianvaluesandthemissionoftheUniversity.TheseexternalleadersmightassistwithUMINsponsoredeventssuchasbutnotlimitedtoJewishHighHolyDays,theMLKWorshipCelebration,guestspeakerforstudentstudygroupsorweeklyworship,hostsforoccasionalmeals,etc.

AppendixIVProselytizingvs.Evangelizing

ProselytizingandConversionaryActivitiesvs.

EvangelizingandOutreachActivitiesNOTE:Becauseproselytizingandevangelizingareoftensubjective,itisimportantforallwhobelievetheyareengaginginevangelismtocarefullychoosewords,monitorthesituationandrefrainfromaggressiveorharmfulbehavior.ANYstudentwhoFEELSthreatenedinanywaybyanothermayreportthethreattoPublicSafetyandUniversityMinistrystaff.AssomegroupswhoproselytizehaveadifficulttimeunderstandingwhatDePaulencouragesaroundevangelismwehaveprovidedsomedetailedinformationbelow.

Proselytizing Evangelizing

ThewordPROSELYTIZEderivesfromtheGreekandmeans“comeforward.”

ThewordEVANGELIZEcomesfromtheGreekandrefersto“sharingthegoodnews.”

Proselytizingisanaggressiveattempttoconvertotherstoone’sreligiousorsetofbeliefsorpractices.

Evangelizingisanattempttoshareone’sreligionthroughrelationshipandsharingthatwhichbringslife.

ProselytizingisillegalinsomecountriesandforbiddenbytheUSmilitarybecauseitisdeemedthreateningtoothers.

Evangelizingispracticedthroughouttheworldandemphasizescareandrespectfortheother.

Proselytizersoftenpreyonthoseonthemargins,thosedistressedandtargetscertainculturalgroups.

Evangelizershonortheculturesofothersandrespectsthoseonthemarginsandthosesuffering.

Proselytizinginvolvespersuasiveandaggressivelanguageandattitude.

Evangelizingisnon-threateningandinvolvesopenandhonestconversationandawelcomingattitude.

Proselytizingishighlycoerciveandcreatesasenseofthreat,lackofsafetyordiscomfortfortheother.

Evangelizingisnon-threateningandifdiscomfortispresentitisrecognizedandhonored.

Proselytizingisargumentative.Itdoesnotrespectthedignityofothersorreligiousfreedom.

Evangelizingallowsotherstoexpresstheirbeliefsandpracticesandisalwaysrespectful.

Proselytizingisjudgmentalinnatureandoftenemploysguilt,emotionalblackmailand/ormaneuveringtosucceedinconversion.

Evangelismisinviting,transparent,usesa“nostringsattached”approachandneveroffersthreatsofsevereconsequencesiftheinvitationisnotaccepted.

Inproselytizingtheotherisalwayswrongandwillultimatelybecondemnedforthis.

Evangelizationalwaysrespectsthebeliefsofothersandneverindicatesthattheyarewrongintheirbeliefs.

Proselytizersfindandarticulatefaultsofothers’faith,communityorbeliefsandpractices.

Evangelizersaffirmothers’faith,community,beliefsorpractices.

Proselytizingoftenbeginswithonemessageortacticandchangestoanotherasina“baitandswitch”situation.

Evangelizingisalwaysopen,honest,forthrightandconsistentlytransparent.

Proselytizingisconsideredderogatorybecauseofitsdisrespectful,dishonestandclose-mindednature.

EvangelizingMAYbeconsideredderogatorywhenevangelizersareinsistentorpushy.Thoseevangelizingtrytoremainopentoknowingwhen“enoughisenough.”

Throughproselytizing,conversionistheresultofaggressivepersuasion.

Throughevangelism,conversionistheresultofauthenticrelationship,opendiscourseandachangeofheart.

ThefollowingareexamplesofconversionarytacticsknownasproselytizingwhicharenotallowedatDePaul:“Yourchurch/communityhasproblems.Itisbeingsurroundedbyevilbecauseitissinful.”Inextremecasestheonetryingtoconvertmightevenridiculeandscoffattheother’sbeliefsandcommunity.Theseareunkind,disrespectfulandmostoftendishonestcommentaryabouttheotherperson’sbeliefsandpractices.“MYchurchisgrowingandpeopleareonfire.Youcanbepartofthatinsteadofstrugglingwithachurchthatissosinfulandlackingingoodleadership.”Oftentheonetryingtoconvertwillfindoutwhere/iftheotherisengagedinaspiritualpracticeorcommunityalready.Ifso,theproselytizerwillcomparethetwocommunitieseveniftheyhavenoideawhattheothercommunitymightlooklikeortrulybelieve.Iftheydoknowthecommunityorfaith,theywillspeakaboutallofitsflaws.“Ifyoujoinusyouwillfindjoyandbepartofacommunitythatwillalwaysbethereforyou.Ifyoudon’tyouwillalwaysbesearchingandyouwillbecondemned.You’llneverfindpeace.You’llneversucceed.Allyourproblemsaretheresultofyourbadpath.”Thisisemotionalviolenceandpsychologicalabuse.Thistypeofmoralexploitationcanbeveryconvincingbutextremelyharmful.“Bysharingyourstudentloanmoneyyouwillfindhopeandsalvation.Givingisasignofyourcommitmenttoanewlife.Youwillberewarded.”Therequestformoneyorsocialconnectionsdoesn’tusuallycomeupimmediatelybutinsistenceonsharingwealthandresourcesevenlaterinarelationshipisalwaysanindicatorofmanipulation.

“Inthiscommunityyouwillbesurroundedbylike-mindedpeople.Wewillfindyouaroommatewhowillpracticeasyoudoandyouwillneverbealone.Weevenhavemanywhoarehopingtofindapartnerforlife.”Oneofthegoalswithextremegroupsistoenmeshthecommunitysothatthesenseofbelongingandcommitmenttothecommunitywillnotbeshaken.Thesetacticsusuallycomelaterintheconversionprocessbutshouldalwaysstrikeconcern.“Itmustbereallydifficultbeing…(Asian/Black/Hispanic/Poor/Lonely/YOUNAMEIT!)Youdon’tneedtofeelalone.I’mhereforyouandIhaveacommunitythatwillloveyouandcareforyou.”Proselytizingisoftenaimedatthosewhoareperceivedtobeonthefringes.Studentwithasaddemeanor,sittingaloneinBrownstones,studyingaloneinthelibrary,eatingalone,appearingtobelostoncampusareexamplesofprimetargets.Oftenforeignstudentsandthosewhoexhibitmarginalizationaretargeted.Peopleindistressareoftengoodtargetsalso.“Hi!Wouldyouliketograbacupofcoffeeandgettoknoweachother?”Thisisproblematicifthepersoninvitingtheotherhasahiddenagendasuchassharingtheirfaithorrecruitingforafaith,spiritualorreligiousgrouponoroffcampus.However,iftheagendaisclearlyindicatedintheinvitationtheotherpersonhastheopportunitytodeclineoraccepttheinvitationANDtheagenda.TRANSPARENCYiskey!Transparencyinpersonalverbalinvitationsaswellasthroughanymediaiscritical.Forinstance,amediapiecethatinvitespeopleto“joinareallyfungroup”thatisspiritual,faithorreligiousbutdoesnotindicatethatclearlyisinappropriate.Howtorespondtoproselytizationoncampus(oranywhere!)ProselytizingandconversionaryactivitiesareindirectconflictwithDePaul’smissionofrespectingthedignityoftheotherandembracingpluralism.AnyonewhofeelspersonallyaffrontedbyconversionarypracticesorwhowitnessesthesameamongpeersshouldreporttheactivityimmediatelytoDePaulPublicSafetyandaskthemtoreportthisinformationtoUMIN.Whileproselytizingisoftendoneinpublicspacessuchaslounges,eatingareas,reshalls,elevators,etc.manyproselytizingactivitiesoftentakeplaceinsituationsthataremoreprivate(likereshallrooms).Exerciseextremecautionandseekassistanceifexperiencingaffrontsinanyareaandatanytime.ContactPublicSafety.WhencontactingPublicSafetyand/orUMINandpleaseprovidetheseprofessionalswithasmanydetailsaspossible:time,place,senseofthreat,nameofpersonmakingthecontact,andanyotherinformationthatyouthinkmightbeusefultoshare.Inallcasesofproselytization,thebestdefenseisNOdefense.TheproselytizerWANTSyoutoengageandwantsyoutogetemotional.TheyarelookingforYOURweaknesses.Thebestresponseanytimeyouencounteranyonewhoisusinganyofthesetacticsisto1.Getthenameoftheorganizationtowhichtheybelong,2.Getthenameoftheproselytizer,

3.Thankthemfortheirthoughtsand4.WALKAWAY!!!5.SharetheinformationimmediatelywithPublicSafetyANDUniversityMinistryStaff.AveryhelpfulcommentonproselytizationcomesfromtheCatholicchurch:“Theproblemwithproselytismasitisunderstoodinthetwenty-firstcenturyisthat,bydoingthewrongthingfortherightreason,theresultisnotincreasedunitybutevendeeperdivision…Onecanbeverysincere,butvery,verywrong.”