How to Run Your Organization 101

Operational Efficiency

The procedures and processes for regular, efficient, and effective organizational function.

-Organization has regularly scheduled general body and leadership meetings

-Leaders maintain and share detailed records with members

-Organization operates in compliance with university guidelines and regulations

-Organization engages in strategic planning

Elijah Fosu, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant

Sydney Gandolfi, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant

October 9

Students:           5:30-6:30 p.m. 

Advisors:           6:30-7:30 p.m.

Kirkhof 2266

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Funding Games

Funding

Play life-sized monopoly with engaging with RSO staff about funding questions you might have about your student organization.

-Lean about RSO funding process

Bri Slager, Assistant Director of Student Organizations

RESCHEDULED - 

DEC 2

Civil Disclosure

Social Perspective Taking

Having conversations with people with whom you disagree can be challenging. This workshop aims at skills and strategies that can help you navigate these conversations. 

-Understanding different perspectives. 

-Cultivating stronger, more inclusive communities. 

Lisa Perhamus, Ph.D., Professor of Civil Discourse at GVSU

CANCELED

Funding Games

Funding

Play life-sized monopoly with engaging with RSO staff about funding questions you might have about your student organization.

-Lean about RSO funding process through playing life-sized monopoly.

Bri Slager, Assistant Director of Student Organizations

Danny West, RSO Funding Assistant 

December 2

5-7 PM

Kirkhof 2259

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Leadership

Leadership Capacity and Confidence

The development of members' self-awareness of their personal values and skills, as well as their belief that they will be successful when engaging in leadership behaviors.

-Leaders and members articulate their leadership strengths and areas for growth

-Organization promotes members articulating values and skills in conversations with others

-Leaders and members integrate strengths and weaknesses into their work in the organization

-Organization promotes development through formal and informal recognition systems

Jeremy Paul, Assistant Director of Student Life

Alicen Fimple, Student Life Specialist

January 27

Students:           5:30-6:30 p.m. 

Advisors:           6:30-7:30 p.m.

Kirkhof 2266

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New Officer Assistance

Navigating RSO E-board

The development of new E-board members' skillset to lead their organization, and navigate the Student Org Support page on the GVSU Office of Student Life webpage. 

-New leaders can navigate the Student Org Support page on the GVSU Office of Student Life webpage.

-New leaders have a stronger understanding of their RSO responsibilities. 

Elijah Fosu, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant

Sydney Gandolfi, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant

February 

TBD

How to Run Your Organization 201

Responsiveness and Innovation

A readiness to reflect on past successes and challenges, to evolve and meet the changing needs of members and the surrounding community.

-Organization solicits feedback from leaders and members on their experiences

-Organization promotes a creative approach to operations and programming

-Members are encouraged to pursue new ideas

Elijah Fosu, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant

Sydney Gandolfi, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant

February 25

Students:           5:30-6:30 p.m. 

Advisors:           6:30-7:30 p.m.

Kirkhof 2266

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Build your Officer Transition Resources

Leadership Transitions

Prepare your organization's new officers by preparing a check-list of resources or responsibilities you think they should be in the know of.

-Preparing your organization for this leadership transition period. 

-Get assistance in creating a leadership transitional document. 

Elijah Fosu, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant

Sydney Gandolfi, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant

March 19

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Kirkhof 2266

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Constitution Review

Constitution Review

Make sure your org's constitution still reflect the values and goals of your organization. 

-Review student org's constitution and get help from RSO staff with any changes you think may be necessary.

Elijah Fosu, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant

Sydney Gandolfi, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant

April 8

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Kirkhof 2266

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