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!
2024-2025 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 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 |
November 6 5-7 PM Kirkhof 2215/2216 |
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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 |
November 18 5:30-6:30 p.m. Kirkhof 2259 |
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Event Planning Check-in |
Event Planning |
Connect with the Office of Student Life to gain insights on the tips & tricks of event planning on campus! |
-Event planning and management -Navigating room reservations on GVSU's campus -Planning fun activities to keep your student org involved. |
Elijah Fosu, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant Sydney Gandolfi, Office of Student Life Graduate Assistant |
December 5 5-7 p.m. 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 |
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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.
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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 |
Do you have specific questions or topics you would like to see covered in the upcoming workshops? Email all suggestions to [email protected]!