Student Organization Workshop Series
The trainings below focus on community building, access to resources, inclusive practices, as well as interpersonal and intrapersonal leadership development. Additionally, the Office of Student Life partners with campus departments to create workshops dedicated to continued learning and reflection!
2023-2024 Workshop Schedule
Workshops hosted by the Office of Student Life during the 2023-2024 academic year will be created from the Student Organization Success Outcomes and have attendance recorded for the Student Organization Success Program.
The Student Org Success Program is a rewards program for student organizations to help groups reach their full potential. This program is created and managed by the Office of Student Life with collaborative efforts from Student Services across campus. Student organizations will have different requirements to reach the different sectors of rewards. We will be working to consistently add new rewards to different levels.
Requirements you complete one semester impacts what rewards you get the following semester.
Student Org Success Program sectors will be recorded and posted within this webpage, while being tracked by the Office of Student Life staff.
The Student Org Success Program is a resource designed to help student organizations pursue excellence with transparent and attainable expectations. Within the program there are requirements for attending workshops. These workshops identify outcomes for member development, organization operations and community engagement that can be used by any organization. Student org leaders can identify where they want to grow, then use a Student Organization Success Coach to assist them.
Use of the Program is highly encouraged and all organizations must meet the Recognized sector to be considered an active organization at GVSU. Organizations who choose to use the Student Org Success Program may find they are better prepared to recruit and retain members, engage in collaborations, effectively transition leadership as well as be eligible to apply for Student Life Awards or other recognition opportunities.
Student Organization Success Coaches are the peer leaders who can help you navigate using the Student Org Success Program and can consult with you about operating a successul organization. Connect with a Coach to create a plan for strengthening your organization.
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Workshop |
Areas of Excellence |
Outcome & Description |
Outcome in Practice |
Experts/Leaders |
Date |
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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 Phillip Brzezinski, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant |
September 27 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kirkhof 2266 |
|
Leadership 101 |
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 coversations 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 |
October 16 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kirkhof 2266 |
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Setting Expectations Within Your Organization and Handling Conflict |
Self-Governance |
A leadership and membership structure that best supports the organization's purpose and holds members accountable for actions. |
-Organization sets clear expectations for member conduct and accountability -Organization operational processes meet the needs of the membership -Leaders regularly update the constitution to reflect actual operations. |
Ben Witt, Director of the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution |
November 13 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kirkhof 2266 |
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Advisor Relationships |
Advisor Relationships |
The collaborative process through which student organization leaders and advisor(s) work to meet the purpose and goals of the organization and larger university |
-Leaders meet with advisor(s) on a consistent basis; organization establishes standards of communication with advisor(s) -Advisor attends organization meetings and programs -Organization shares successes and failures with the advisor -Organization balances student autonomy with adivosr involvement in decision making -Organization actively involves advisor during leadership transitions |
Elijah Fosu, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant Phillip Brzezinski, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant Sydney Gandolfi, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant |
December 4 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kirkhof 2266 |
|
Identity and Your Organization |
Diversity and Inclusion |
A dynamic process of involving individuals from different backgrounds to create an environment where they feel a sense of belonging and support across identity and difference |
-Members build awareness of and articulate their own social identities -Members consider how identity impacts interpersonal relationships -Members seek out cross-cultural experiences and dialogue -Organization incorporates inclusive language and practices into guiding documents, operations, and programming |
DL McKinney, Director of the Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center Staff Phillip Todd, Assistant Director of the Office of Multicultral Affairs |
January 23 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kirkhof 2266 |
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Put Yourself In Their Shoes |
Social Perspective Taking |
The ability to take another person's point of view and/or accurately infer the thoughts and feelings of others |
-Leaders and members ask one another for their point of view -Members and leaders actively listen and ask clarifying questions -Members maturely navigate interpersonal conflicts |
Abby Sachs, Program Director Cook Leadership Academy |
February 1 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kirkhof 2266 |
|
I'm Talking About Collaboration |
Collaboration |
The ability to work effectively with others in a common effort which maximizes shared resources for mutually beneficial outcomes. |
-Organization hosts activities to promote collaboration among organization members -Organization seeks meaningful collaborators that combine fiscal and human resources -Organization members attend and support other student organizations' programs |
Elijah Fosu, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant Phillip Brzezinski, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant Sydney Gandolfi, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant |
March 18 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kirkhof 2266 |
|
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 Phillip Brzezinski, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant Sydney Gandolfi, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant |
April 3 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kirkhof 2266 |
Do you have specific questions or topics you would like to see covered in the upcoming workshops? Email all suggestions to [email protected]!