Student Leadership Plan - Advisor Information Fall 2018 I. Student Leadership Purpose The purpose of hall government is to create connections and provide opportunities for the student voice. II. Student Leaders will learn the value of: Communication Students in hall government will have many opportunities to practice and improve communication skills through the duration of their position. Proper communication is important when serving on hall government, as it allows the group to solve on-going and new problems in the hall as a team. It also allows the creation and support of inclusive respectful communities within the hall. Read and respond both appropriately and effectively through all forms of communication Use inclusive language respectively when engaging with individuals without making assumptions Describe what makes a team successful and work collaboratively toward group goals Practice discussion and problem-solving skills Advocacy Students who serve in hall government are in the position to serve all residents of their hall. In order to advocate for these students, members must be aware of their needs and be able to gather information from multiple students and sources. By doing this, members will be able to support those they serve through intentional experiences that impact their community as a whole. Solicit the opinions of others by engaging with the community and doing research from all perspectives Explain ideas, concepts, and proposals concisely to higher bodies Seek to ensure that marginalized voices and their experiences are fully represented within the community Create events, policies, and intentional experiences that impact positive change or support the community Student Leadership Plan pg.1
Understanding Processes Hall government members are expected to follow university policies and procedures. These policies and procedures are put in place to benefit the students in the halls that they serve. Through proper documentation of current practices, future hall governments and residents will have positive experiences and be able to build on foundation preciously created. Execute events utilizing the event planning process established by Residence Life and the University Learn and exhibit budget development and on-going management Assess and revise documents that govern the function of hall government Keep records for responsible transition from year to year Personal Development In addition to supporting the needs of the hall community, members will grow as individuals. Serving on hall government provides students with opportunities, to learn more about themselves through individual work, teamwork, and self-reflection. Articulate the value of authenticity and self-worth in leadership Practice self-expression respectfully and encourage the self-expression of others Illustrate originality while encouraging creativity in self and others Identify personal strategies for time management Establish confidence and resiliency through growth from failure III. IV. Residence Hall Association (RHA) hope for Hall Government Establish a positive and friendly community within the NDSU Residence Halls. Semester Blueprint: Hall Government Meetings Weekly o Wednesdays at 7pm o Thursdays at 7pm (Reed/Johnson and Weible) Executive Board Meetings o To be determined by group 1:1 Meeting with Advisor o Recommended Frequency President: Weekly Vice President: Every Other Week Administrative Director: Every Other Week Event Board Rep: Once a Month Campus Service Rep: Once a Month Diversity Initiative Leader HG & RA: Once a Month Floor/Building Rep: Twice a Semester Monthly Billboards: o Hall Government: October 1, November 1 and December 1 o DIL: September 24, October 24 and November 19 Monthly Newsletter (must be sent out by the last day of the month) Ensure that Goals/Expectations are being met Student Leadership Plan pg.2
Additional Information: Bill Board Expectations Hall Government Boards o The billboard serves as a way to communicate information to residents. Billboard must: Be covered with butcher block paper Be neat (information typed or dye cuts used) Creative Examples of what can be included: o Meeting Times o How individuals can get involved o Events o Newsletters o Recognition DIL Boards o Billboard must: Address a topic of diversity Creative Engaging Be neat (use typed or dye cut text) V. Recruitment a. Social Media i. Highlight positions ii. Share applications b. Hall Government Social i. August 22 at 6:30pm c. Hall Government Campaign Meeting i. Sunday, August 26 at 7pm ii. See lesson plan d. Elections i. Applications due August 25 at 11:59pm ii. Campaigning August 27-30 iii. Elections August 28-30 e. Submission of Leaders i. Submit form for all who ran even if they didn t get a position VI. Training (see lesson plans) a. September 5/6 from 7-8:30pm: Get to Know You b. September 12/13 from 7-9pm: Training Session c. September 19/20 from 7-9pm: Retreat (planning session) Student Leadership Plan pg.3
VII. One on One Content Suggestions a. Content to discuss with ALL: i. Classes ii. Self-care/time management iii. Executive relations iv. Events v. What are you currently working on? vi. How can I (the advisor) help you? b. Topics to discuss with officers: i. President: 1. Agenda 2. RHA 3. 1:1s with Executive Board Members 4. Overall how hall government is going ii. Vice President: 1. RHA 2. Other duties assigned: marketing, social media, or role opportunities to expand iii. Administrative Director: 1. Budget 2. Minutes 3. Newsletter iv. Campus Service Representative: 1. Services met with or will be meeting with 2. Messages from meetings 3. Collection of feedback v. Event Board Representative: 1. Events Planned 2. Hall Roles vi. Diversity Initiative Leader: 1. Facilitation Activities 2. Event being planned vii. Floor/Building Representatives: 1. How community is going 2. What questions/concerns/comments they are hearing 3. How they are advocating for residents on their floor Student Leadership Plan pg.4
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IX. University Calendar Dates August 20 Registration/Classes start at 4:00 p.m. August 21 First full day of classes August 29 Last day to add courses or drop without record September 3 Holiday - Labor Day September 5 Final bill payment deadline (institutional deadlines may be earlier) September 17 Enrollment census date November 9 Last day to withdraw from term or drop with record November 12 Holiday - Veterans Day November 22 Holiday - Thanksgiving November 23 Holiday - Day after Thanksgiving December 10-14 Last Week of Classes/Finals Week X. Student Leadership Dates ALL Halloween Government (Plains Room, Memorial Union): October 31 at 7pm Residence Hall Association Meetings in the Hidatsa Room at 7pm: Retreat: September 6 from 5-8pm September 10 September 17 September 24 October 1 October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29 November 5 November 12 November 19 November 26 Student Leadership Plan pg.10
Event Board Meetings in the Mandan Room at 5:15pm: Retreat: September 4 September 11 September 18 September 25 October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30 November 6 November 13 November 20 November 27 Diversity Initiative Leaders (DIL) Meetings at 7pm (locations will be emailed): September 11 Retreat: September 14 & 15 September 25 October 9 October 23 November 6 November 20 Campus Service Reps Meetings in the Peace Garden Room at 6pm: Retreat: September 13 at 5:45pm in Sudro 21 September 20 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 November 1 November 8 November 15 November 29 Administrative Director Meetings in the Peace Garden Room at 7pm: Retreat: September 11 September 17 October 1 October 15 October 29 November 12 November 26 Student Leadership Plan pg.11
Floor/Building Rep Meetings at 7pm (location will be emailed): September 18 National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) Meetings in the Arikara Room at 8:30pm: August 27 September 10 September 24 October 8 October 22 November 5 November 26 Student Leadership Plan pg.12