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Trainings for Registered Student Organizations

Recruiting & Membership
Active membership is vital to the strength and longevity of an organization. This interactive workshop brings together student leaders to discuss the role of recruitment, effective leadership and membership engagement play in the overall success of the organization. By utilizing the guiding principles of the organization’s mission statement, RSO members will formulate a strategic plan for the academic year.



Successful Succession
Preparation makes your succession successful. Did your president leave a strategic plan in place? Did you plan ahead for a vacancy? Did you identify committed members to continue the legacy? Are responsibilities shared equally among members? By examining the organization’s election process, members will develop a sustainable plan for electing and maintaining interest from members.



Budget Management
This workshop deconstructs the budget process while making it relevant to the organization's mission and goals. It is open to any member interested in learning tips for proposing a balanced budget, managing and evaluating the annual allocation, reading and understanding SUMMIT reports, identifying campus funding sources and developing a working relationship with advisors, but most importantly how to maximize your funds by collaborating with cultural groups. Participants have the option to bring a current proposal for feedback or engage in a budget case study.