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CUTTING THE CRAP STUDENTS GETTING DOWN TOBUSINESS

Presented By:Presented By:

Kim PhoKim Pho

Mark D. HubbardMark D. Hubbard

ACUI Region 1 ConferenceACUI Region 1 Conference

Eastern State Connecticut UniversityEastern State Connecticut University

November 22, 2009November 22, 2009


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LETS BESUCCESSFUL!

!!

Kim Pho(Chelmsford, MA)

E. Board Secretary (SGA) Operations Assistant (HCC) Orientation Leader

CUT THE

CRAP,YO!!

Mark D. Hubbard(Damariscotta, ME)SGA President

Emerging LeadersLead Team Member


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CUTTING THE CRAP STUDENTS GETTING DOWN TOBUSINESS

Presented By:Presented By:

Kim PhoKim Pho

Mark D. HubbardMark D. Hubbard

ACUI Region 1 ConferenceACUI Region 1 Conference

Eastern State Connecticut UniversityEastern State Connecticut University

November 22, 2009November 22, 2009


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Strategic Planning:

Purpose

Mission

Vision

Goals

ActionSteps


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What is the purpose of yourorganization?

Why the organization exists?Is there an interest?

Is there a need?


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What is a MissionStatement?

A clearly stated goal, consistent with purpose What we intend to do

Everything you do should be in line with yourmission statement

Short and concise


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Mission Statement Examples:Mission Statement Examples:

SGA: The Fitchburg StateCollege Student GovernmentAssociation (SGA) empowers the

Student Body and representstheir issues and concerns.

FSC Office of Student Development:As a cohesive team the Office of Student

Development will engage our student bodythrough interactive learning, diversified eventsand activities, leadership experiences, andemployment opportunity.

Pepsi-Cola:

Beat Coke!


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What is a Vision Statement?

Where do I want

to be in 3 years?an ideal

futurereality

Should be in line withMission Statement

How do youintend to do it?


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Vision Statement Examples:Vision Statement Examples:

SGA: SGA promotes greatercivic and political involvementby being an active resource

and partner to the FSCcommunity and beyond.

Pepsi-Cola:

Expand into international marketsfaster than Coca-Cola.

FSC Office of Student Development


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Goals: What steps are needed toachieve your mission and ultimatelyyour vision?

Action Steps: Day-to-day ways youmove towards achieving your goals.

ACTION STEPS GOALS!


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Creating a Constitution and By-Creating a Constitution and By-

Laws:Laws:

ConstitutioConstitutio

nnFundamentalFundamental

guidelines forguidelines for

your organizationyour organizationOpen toOpen to

interpretationinterpretation

By-LawsBy-LawsThe fine printThe fine printDefines:Defines:

PositionsPositions

PoliciesPoliciesInternalInternal

StructuringStructuring

Review them

make changes!


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Adviser(sAdviser(s))

How to find one?Someone interested inyour organizationPost like a job openingInterviewsMake sure all

members are involvedin choice!

What do they do?Provides an outsideprospectiveNon-biased adviceGuidance, a resource

MAKE SURE THEYMAKE SURE THEYFEEL INVOLVED!FEEL INVOLVED!

But Make sure theyreBut Make sure theyre

not runningnot runningthetheorganization!organization!


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Member structure:Executive Board

General Members

Chairs, Committees, LiaisonsBuilding Managers, Student Managers,

Employees


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Have a plan

Positive promotionNo one likes a Debbie

Downer!

Be excited

Start early(Frosh)


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Recruitment Ideas:Awareness

Education

Mingles/ Social EventsRetreats

Word of mouth


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MotivatingChallenge and Support

Keep it fresh

Positive ImageRecognize Members


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EmpowermentOwnership

Responsibility

Importance


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RetentionDont waste their time

Member development

Leadership opportunities

Create Membership Program

Healthy competition is good

FAB bucks

Star chart

Class Cup

Hammonds Heroes


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Building a TeamRetreats, bonding activities

Set clear goals for everyone

Have clear expectationsRespect each other

Work together

Accept Feedback

Open CommunicationLead by example

TRUST


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Talk about making goalsWhat do you want to do?

This year?

Next year? Beyond???Do it as a group.

This empowers people, makes them wantto take ownership in things

Make deadlines!

MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS HEARD AND

INVOLVED


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Do these Goals follow your mission? If not reevaluate, change, omit.

Prioritizing goals

Ask yourself:What is plausible?

What is easy?

What can be done quickly?

What is a goal that may take a while?


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Creating Actions StepsWays in which your organization can make

your goals happen.

Example: Going GreenEducate your students on simple fixes

Implement recycling programs

Reduce paper/energy consumption

Energy races

Make sure everyone is heard!


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QUIZTIME!!!


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Set club goals and revisitthemMake sure all members know the purpose,

mission and vision of the club they are partof.

SUCCESSFUL organizations have definedgoals and a purpose.

It will help everyone stay on track andkeep all members on the same page.


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Be professionalRecognize that you represent your

organization and your college or university.

Take your club or organization seriouslyand act in a professional manner.

Be respectful of your members, otherstudents and college administration .


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WTF, MATE?


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Keep Communication openbetween all membersMake sure that everyone has a voice.

Listening to everyones ideas will makemembers feel valued and appreciated

The best ideas and solutions come fromcollaboration


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Delegate work and empoweryour membersGeneral members are the backbone of the

clubwithout them, your club can not function!Dont be afraid to give them opportunities to

learn and grow as leaders.

Empowering your members will make them feel

valuable and enjoy their experience in the club. It will also give you a break!


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Stay OrganizedSeems like a basic concept, but it can

make a world of difference

Clubs deal with lots of paperwork,documents and schedules

Use binders or an online system to stayorganized

Keeping materials organized relievespotential stress and allows many people towork on one thing


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Keep morale highHappy members are productive members!

Come up with a reward system to

recognize people who go above andbeyond.

Club Socials can help bonding and help toseparate social time from business timeduring meetings.


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John P. Kotter. A Forse for Change:

How Leadership Differs from Management, Chapter3, 1990

Special Thanks To: Cait Healey

Alan Waters

Dr. Hank Parkinson

Dr. Stan BucholcsMike Makoski!

Film Credits: Michael Giannasca Eric Gregoire Bob Flannery

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