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 Organization Management Interested in starting an organization that is not currently registered at BGSU? You can do that! Starting a new organization
requires dedication and hard work, but the rewards are tremendous. The Office of Campus Activities (OCA) is available to
be a resource throughout the process. A constitution is a document that define the mission and structure of your organization. Every organization is required to
have a constitution. Learn more about Developing a Constitution or see a Sample Constitution. How do we get a website for our organization? There are many ways to create an online presence for your organization. Having an engaging and up-to-date website will help attract new members and keep current members informed.
There is also a Template for Student Organization Websites to help get you started. The Student Technology Center can also serve as a resource for learning how to create websites and work with multimedia tools. Also, check out the BGSU Graphic Standards Manual and web resource guide for information on compliance with the University's brand image. Can we get office or storage space for our organization? Every two years organizations can apply for office and storage space on the 4th floor of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. The next application cycle will be in Spring 2011. For more information about the organization suite see: Using the Student Organization Suite. If you have been awarded space in the organization suite, you need to fill out and submit the Organization Suite Contract. How can we be successful in building our organization's membership? Building a strong membership takes time and effort. For some advice on how to get started see Recruiting and Retaining Members. What are the best ways to run effective meetings and committees? While every organization is different, there are some things that can been done to better run Effective Meetings and to create Effective Committees. Are there resources to help our organization leadership learn and to help facilitate workshops for our members? The Peer Leadership Consultants are a group of students who are trained to help groups facilitate leadership workshops. You can contact the PLC to set up a meeting to learn what the group can do for your organization. This coming fall, BGSU will be holding the annual Leadership Academy with a wide variety of sessions to help your leadership team learn and connect with others. Is it possible to have a University administrator such as the President or Vice President come speak at an event? If you would like to request one of the University administration to visit your organization, please fill out a Request for Administrative Appearance. Are there awards that our organization can win? Every Spring, student leaders and top organizations are recognized at the Applauding Excellence ceremony. Check out some of the Student Organization Awards that are available. We have newly elected officers, what should we do to ensure a smooth transition of our leadership team? Leadership Transition is a common yet important part of an organizations life cycle. Effective transition can make a great deal of difference in the success of the organization in the years to come. Our organizations is involved in activities that include volunteers from within and outside our group. What is the best way to coordinate these individuals? Having a Bill of Rights for Volunteers is a good way that both the organization and the individuals gain from the partnership. A strong volunteer base can accomplish great things but it does require effort to develop and maintain. |
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