Student Organization Development

The Office of Student Life provides a variety of development opportunities throughout the year, including the Leadership Summit, RSO Officer training, Leadership workshops, and more! 

Student Life Leadership Summit

Saturday September 10, 2022 Student Life will be bringing together RSO Leaders and other student leaders from across campus to provide leadership development opportunities.  This is required for RSO Registration for President each RSO. Due to program capacities, RSO Treasurers are not required to attend. Presidents have priority registration thru August 31st. September 1st, any additional spaces will be open for additional RSO leaders or general student population to attend.

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. Beginning August 28, 2022, Officer Training sessions will be offered in two parts. Space is limited in each session, RSVP in advance.

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

Officer Training Schedule

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Part 1Part 2
Sunday, August 28, 11 am - 12:30 pm Sunday, August 28, 1:30 - 3 pm
Tuesday, August 30, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Monday, August 29, 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Tuesday, August 30, 3 pm - 4:30 pm Wednesday, August 31, 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Thursday, September 1, 3 pm - 4:30 pm Thursday, September 1, 5 pm - 6:30 pm
Friday, September 2, 10 am - 11:30 am Wednesday, September 7, 10 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday, September 6, 3 pm - 4:30 pm Friday, September 9, 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Thursday, September 8, 3 pm - 4:30 pm Monday, September 12, 3 pm - 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 11, 6 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesday, September 14, 9:15 am - 10:45 am
Tuesday, September 13, 4 pm - 5:30 pm Wednesday, September 14, 2 pm - 3:30 pm
Wednesday, September 14, 11 am - 12:30 pm Thursday, September 15, 5 pm - 6:30 pm
Monday, September 19, 6 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday, September 20, 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Sunday, October 9, 3:30 pm - 5 pm Friday, September 30, 10 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday, October 11, 3:30 pm - 5 pm Thursday, October 13, 1pm - 2:30 pm
Wednesday, October 19, 10 am - 11:30 am Tuesday, October 18, 11:30 am - 1 pm
Thursday, October 27, 3:30 pm - 5 pm Monday, October 24, 10 am - 11:30 am

RSO Officer Workshops

Leadership Exploration: The Student Leadership Challenge | September 15-Oct 27th | 6 workshop sessions utilizing the Student Leadership Challenge from James Kouzes and Barry Posner, using the workbook developed with Beth High and Gary M Morgan. Participants will receive a copy of the workbook and meet weekly for 6 sessions in person. Cohort is limited to 10 students at this time. Registration Required

Advisor Workshops

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