Fall 25 RSO Leadership Summit -
SAVE THE DATE: September 6, 2024

"Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge, building networks of trust, and developing skills that elevate the whole team."

Anonymous

Student Leadership Make-Up Information

Presidents and treasurers who did not attend the Leadership Summit and looking to register their RSO for the academic year must complete the the Leadership Summit Make-up located UISConnection.

Additionally, those leaders completing the make-up are also required to attend BOTH part 1 and part 2 of the RSO Officer Trainings (detailed below).

Student Organization Officer Training

Part of the RSO Annual Registration process is officer training for the students serving as President and Treasurer. Additional officers are welcome to attend. Space is limited in each session, RSVP in advance.

  • RSO Officer Training Part 1
    • Roster Management
    • Event Creation, Space Requests & Set-ups
    • Event Management & Policies
  • RSO Officer Training Part 2
    • SOFA Funding
    • Fundraising Policies
    • RSO Financial Forms
    • Budgeting

Officer Training Schedule

RSVP on the UISConnection Student Life Events page.

Part 1Part 2
Thursday, September 5, 10am-11:30pm Officer Training Friday, September 6, 12pm-1:30pm Officer Training
Monday, September 9, 1pm-2:30pm Officer Training Tuesday, September 10, 4:30pm-6pm Officer Training
Thursday, September 12, 5pm-6:30pm Officer TrainingWednesday, September 11, 10am-11:30pm Officer Training
Friday, September 13, 12pm-1:30pm Officer Training Friday, September 13, 1:30pm-3pm Officer Training
Sunday, September 15, 4pm-5:30pm Officer Training Sunday, September 15, 5:30pm-7pm Officer Training
Monday, September 16, 10am-11:30am Officer Training Monday, September 16, 11:30am-1pm Officer Training
Tuesday, September 17, 12pm-1:30pm Officer Training Tuesday, September 17, 1:30pm-3pm Officer Training
Friday, September 20, 10am-11:30am Officer Training Friday, September 20, 2pm-3:30pm Officer Training
Wednesday, September 25, 2pm-3:30pm Officer Training Thursday, September 26, 10am-11:30am Officer Training
Friday, October 11 12:30p-2pm Officer Training Friday, October 11 2pm-3:30pm Officer Training
Sunday, October 13 10am-11:30am Officer Training Sunday, October 13 11:30am-1pm Officer Training
Thursday, October 17 10am-11:30am Officer TrainingWednesday, October 16 2pm-3:30pm Officer Training
Friday, November 1, 12pm-1:30pm Officer TrainingTuesday, November 5, 1:30pm-3pm Officer Training
Friday, November 15, 10am-11:30am Officer Training Friday, November 15, 11:30am-1pm Officer Training
Tuesday, January 21, 10am-11:30am Officer TrainingFriday, January 17, 12pm-1:30pm Officer Training
Wednesday, February 5, 2pm-3:30pm Officer TrainingThursday, January 30, 2pm-3:30pm Officer Training
Wednesday, February 12, 1pm-2:30pm Officer TrainingTuesday, February 11, 11am-12:30pm Officer Training
Thursday, February 13, 10am-11:30am Officer TrainingFriday, February 14, 1:30pm-3pm Officer Training

RSO Officer Workshops

Event Planning 101: Explore the basics of successful event planning. Timelines, locations, set-ups, logistics and more. RSVP Required

Running an Effective Meeting : Not sure how to run your groups meetings? Never run a meeting before? There are a lot of factors that can impact your organization's success, but regular meetings and communications can significantly improve the strength of your group. This workshop will provide you with some tools and help build your confidence in running your organizations meetings. RSVP Required

Budget Friendly Event Brainstorm: Not sure what your organization can do for events with a limited budget? This workshop will help inspire you and provide you with resources to still put on amazing events for the campus community with little to no costs. RSVP Required

Constitution and Bylaw Review: Need help with your RSO Constitution or Bylaws? Haven't read them in years and not sure what it means? This workshop will help you in reviewing your current documents and provide sample language and work through best practices for your RSO Constitution or Bylaws. RSVP Required

RSO Officer Roundtables: Opportunity for RSO Officers to meet one another, discuss shared experiences and ideas, and learn from one another. Student Life Staff will be present to answer questions and assist, conversation is RSO Officer led.

RSO Advisor Workshops

These sessions are designed to inform RSO Advisors about the content shared with RSO officers during their training sessions, as well as to provide an opportunity for advisors to ask any questions they may have.

Please RSVP on UISConnection if you plan on attending either of these advisor sessions. Session offerings will include the same information, so advisors only need to attend one. Additional sessions may be offered in the future depending on interest.

October 10, 2024 | 12pm-1:30pm | 10/10/2024 Zoom | 10/10/2024 RSVP

November 1, 2024 | 12pm-1:30pm | 11/01/2024 Zoom | 11/01/2024 RSVP

January 24, 2025 | 12pm-1:30pm | 1/24/2025 Zoom | 1/24/2025 RSVP - UISConnection Training

February 7, 2025 | 12pm-1:30pm | 2/7/2025 Zoom | 2/7/2025 RSVP - RSO Finances Training