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

Save the date for the Student Life Leadership Summit, Saturday September 7, 2024

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

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Part 1Part 2
Tuesday, September 5, 6-7:30 pm Thursday, September 7, 6-7:30 pm
Thursday, September 7, 2-3:30 pm Friday, September 8, 10-11:30 am
Sunday, September 10, Noon-1:30pmSunday, September 10, 2-3:30 pm
Monday, September 11, 10-11:30 am Tuesday, September 12, 6-7:30 pm
Thursday, September 14, 4-5:30 pm Wednesday, September 13, 10-11:30 am
Friday, September 15, 3:30-5 pm Friday, September 15, 10-11:30am
Friday, September 22, 1-2:30pm Tuesday, September 19, 7-8:30pm
Sunday, September 24, 7-8:30pmThursday, September 28, 1-2:30pm
Friday, October 13, 11am-12:30pmSunday, October 8, 2-3:30pm
Monday, October 16 3-4:30pm Thursday, November 2, 5-6:30pm
Monday, November 6, Noon-1:30pmTuesday, November 7, 7-8:30pm
Friday, November 10, 10-11:30am Wednesday, November 8, Noon-1:30pm
Wednesday, November 15, 10-11:30amFriday, November 17, Noon-1:30pm
Friday, December 8, 12-1:30pm Thursday, December 7, 2-3:30 pm
Friday, January 19, Noon-1:30pm Friday, January 26, Noon-1:30pm
Tuesday, January 30, 10-11:30 am Thursday, February 1, 10-11:30 am
Friday, February 2, Noon-1:30pm Tuesday, February 6, 10-11:30 am
Thursday, February 8, 10-11:30am Friday, February 9, Noon-1:30pm

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.

January 26, 3:00pm Roundtable

February 21, 3:00pm Roundtable

March 20, 3:00pm Roundtable

Advisor Workshops

August 17, 10 am - RSO Advisor Workshop - Student Organization Registration & Renewal