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Student Organization

President Training

2015-2016

Grab a Seat Near the Front!

Grad/Prof

presidents to the

front left side of

the stage

Undergrad

presidents to the

front and right of

the stage

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A few quick reminders

Sign – inAsk

questions

Slides will be sent

Use your handout

Participate!

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Introduce yourself to your

neighbor

Name OrganizationStanding/

YearMajor/

ProgramFun Fact

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Why are we here today?

Build leadership skills

Connect with fellow presidents

Be able to ask questions

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ONLINE TRAINING

Key Roles

Registration basics

Funding and finances

Resources

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IndividualOutcomesConsciousness of Self; Leadership

Efficacy; Wellness; Social Perspective

Taking; Social Change Behaviors

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Consciousness of Self

The organization’s ability to promote general

self-awareness in leaders and members

particularly the beliefs, values, attitudes and

emotions that motivate one to take action

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Consciousness of Self

Greatest Strengths

Areas for Growth

How will your strengths help your role

How will your role help you grow

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Resources

SLA Workshop/Retreat Network

MCC Education and Training Programs

Student Organization Success Coaches

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OrganizationalOutcomesPurpose and Goals; Membership Recruitment

and Retention; Budgeting and Financial

Management; Fundraising and Philanthropy;

Leadership Transitions; Self-Governance;

Operational Efficiency; Collaboration;

Responsiveness and Innovation; Awareness of and

Comfort with Difference; Advising Partnerships

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Goals and Purpose

A strong articulation of, and commitment to, a

mission that clarifies the priorities of the

organization, as well as goals that identify

key areas of focus for a given year

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Membership Recruitment and

Retention

The process of selecting and welcoming new

members, as well as retaining members for

organizational growth and sustainability

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Membership Recruitment and

Retention

Recruiting New Members

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Membership Recruitment and

Retention

Retaining Members

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Leadership Transitions

The organization’s process for a transition for

leaders and members that fosters emerging

leaders as well as prepares incoming

leaders and the organization for long-term

success

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Leadership Transitions

You are transitioning out of your role as president

and need to prepare records for your successor.

• What should you include in those transition

records?

• What might you include in a transition meeting?

• What other transition steps are necessary?

• What is your role in facilitating transitions

across your organization?

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Advising Partnerships

The collaborative process through which

student organization leaders and advisor(s)

are partners in meeting the purpose and

goals of the organization and larger

university

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Advising Partnerships

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Resources

Advisor and the Advisor/Org Agreement

Student Involvement Fair and Mini-Fairs

Student Mediation Program

Student Life Marketing Services

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CommunityOutcomesCitizenship; Connection to the University;

Connection to and Belonging in the

Student Organization Community; Risk

Reduction

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Connection to and Belonging in

the Student Org Community

The organization’s ability to foster members’

sense of belonging and investment in their

organization and the student organization

community, as well as shape the student

organization into a diverse and inclusive

community where students can find their

place

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Student Organizations: Snapshot

Updated: July 2017

1,376 Active student

organizations

Total membership:

42,669 students

Average org size: 31

Org size range: 5-600

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Resources

Keith B. Key Center for Student Leadership and

Service

Bias Assessment and Response Team (BART)

Buckeye Soup

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Upcoming Events

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Advisor Appreciation Breakfast

Join us on Monday, September 17, 8-10

a.m.

Ohio Union, Great Hall Meeting Room 3

• Informal breakfast buffet

• Connect with fellow advisors, stu org staff

• Invite up to 2 student guests

• Come when you can, leave when you must

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Keith B. Key Center Open House

Join us on Tuesday, October 23,

registration at 5, program from 5:30-7

Keith B. Key Center for Student Leadership

and Service, Ohio Union, 2nd Floor

• Remarks from Dr. J and Keith Key

• Networking and roundtables

• Come when you can, leave when you must

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Buckeye Soup: Civic Engagement

Submit your student organization’s project

related to Civic Engagement to compete for

funding between now and September 17

Join us for the event, October 26, mocktails

at 5:30, event at 6:30

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Wrap up and Questions

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Questions?

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Next Steps

Complete Online Training

Submit Online Forms

Check Out Website

Review the Framework

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Resource Page

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go.osu.edu/SOSCo

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Thank You for Attending

Before You Leave:

Sign attendance sheet

Following Today’s Training:

Confirmation email, links/ resources

Visit activities.osu.edu

Contact Us:

csls@osu.edu