A co-sponsorship is funding for a specific event or function, that is planned, hosted, and sponsored by an external organization or student group, where the The University of Texas at Austin participates in the event and , receives a benefit as well as , and recognition for the co-sponsorship. This form is to be used before processing a payment related to a co-sponsorship. This Because the Dean is being asked to approve the use of funds, this form needs to be signed before the event takes place. As of February 1, 2024, any form submitted after an event takes place will be denied. Additionally, this form should have the Dean’s signature prior to the VP2 being submitted for approval. Additional information on Co-sponsorships processing a payment on a VP2. More information on co-sponsorships can be found in HBP Part 9.1.10.
Forms
Two types of forms are used based on whether a 26-account or a non-26 account is used. Listed below are links to each form type. Please attach all backup documentation using the attach (paperclip) icon in DocuSign. If there are multiple accounts being used to fund the co-sponsorship, please include a breakdown of the amount each account will cover.
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Form for Dean's Signature - choose the option below that matches your situation
- COLA Co-Sponsorship Approval Form
- COLA Co-Sponsorship Approval Form if using Endowment funds
- COLA Co-Sponsorship Approval Form (Endowment)
- for CBS Clients (this is also linked on the CBS Forms Wiki)
- CBS will get Sponsored Projects approval, if you are using a 26 account
- 26-Accounts - must also submit this form Sponsored Projects once Dean has approved
Fields for
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Dean's Signature Form
Listed below are brief explanations regarding each field of the form. These fields should be filled out as fully as possible to ensure that reviewers are able to understand the event, who is hosting the event, and how the funds will support the event, and ensure that the correct account(s)/account type is used to process the co-sponsorship payment. it.
Field 1: Please provide the name of the unit that is providing the funding for this co-sponsorship.
Field 2: Please provide the name of the unit or organization that will be receiving the funding of this co-sponsorship. This will allow our reviewers to more clearly understand this co-sponsorship request.
Field 3: Include information about what the event or function is and how funds will be used to support that eventit. If more context is required for the reviewers to better understand what this event is, you are welcome to attach a flyer or email chain that describes the event in more detail. If you have an invoice or estimate of the cost the co-sponsorship will cover, that may also be attached. If in doubt, please attach all information regarding this event or function so that the reviewers can get a clear a picture as possible.
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Field 7: Please provide the account number(s) that will be used to create the VP2. In this field you should include the account numbers(s) used to fund the event and, if necessary, cost-sharing plans or percentages between the accounts by uploading an attachment with this information.
Co-Sponsorships with Student Organizations
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If the student group you are co-sponsoring uses an external bank account, they can reach out to Krista Hadavi or Lori Peterson (khadavi@austin.utexas.edu), Assitant Vice President of FAS Business Services and Chief Business Officer or Lori Peterson (lpeterson@austin.utexas.edu), Executive Director and Controller, Office of Accounting to get more information on how best to receive their co-sponsorship funds.