Hello everyone,
I hope you are all having a good semester, there are only a few weeks left until Christmas, so keep that in mind as you struggle through the rest of you finals! Also keep in mind your...
*FROZEN EFFECTIVE 9/18*
This past week RSO accounts were frozen due to lack of attendance at the mandatory USGA Treasurer Trainings. Per the USGA Constitution consequences of being frozen include...
Thank you!
As the semester ends and final exams begin, I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you and your organizations for a successful year. Countless great events were planned...
Deadlines, Part Two
While I have mentioned deadlines before, I wanted to make a special note of the various upcoming deadlines you should be aware of. If you’ve ever been interested in running for...
Safety should be a priority
With the number of snowstorms and cancelations that have taken place since the beginning of the semester, it’s important to remember that the safety of your RSO members...
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana
It goes without saying that you will want to move forward with your organizations and look at how to grow...
Keep track of your contacts and connections.
As Recognized Student Organization leaders, you’ll often come in contact with university staff, other RSOs, as well as alumni of your organization...
“Let your voice be heard!”
This tip is geared more towards all of the members of an organization rather than just the executive board, but every once in a while, you may be presented with an...
Set realistic, but flexible, deadlines for yourself.
Deadlines will help keep you focused towards a goal and help break a larger project into smaller tasks. While it’s obvious that you should...
Be open to criticism within reason.
While there are basic beliefs and ethics that shouldn’t be compromised, it is nevertheless important that you remain receptive to constructive criticism and...
Have back-ups for everything.
When dealing with important data files, make sure it’s saved in more than one place; for instance, save a copy to your laptop or desktop if you normally keep it on...
A planner will (figuratively) save your life.
Many of you have heard it already, but there is no piece of advice that should be repeated more than this one; a planner will (figuratively) save your...
"Document, Save and Store Everything"
When dealing with paperwork related to business, such as an invoice or contract, you should save a copy for yourself, whether a hard copy or digital. I highly...
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw
Continuing off of last week’s tip of communication within an organization, communication...