Tom Troughton Class of 2017

* 1.Understand why leadership transitions are important. * 2. Learn how to start, continue and end the transitioning process. * 3. Be aware of the resources available to you during transition. * 4. Start moving forward.

* Structure * Legacy * Accomplishment * Momentum

* Avoid confusion during turnover * Clearly define leadership roles and responsibilities * Gives organization a sense of direction * Assure new officers of their duties

* Club Mission Statement * Creates recurring events * Club builds a reputation on campus * Community impact

* Satisfaction for departing officers * Successful events and programming * Meeting organization goals and expectations

* Continue club progress into the next year * Set concrete goals for new officers * Keep everyone on the same page (communication)

Courtesy of Philippa Willitts

* Extended Meeting * Schedule ASAP in Fall Semester. * Recommended 1 hour meeting at least. * Current Officers and advisor (optional) * What to cover * Review mission of club and goals for the year. * Make clear the structure of the club and the expectations of each officers. * Events * Budgeting * Make a calendar * Highlight events, end-of-programming dates, mid-year report, year- end report, elections/interviews, transition period etc.

* Specific * Measureable * Attainable * Realistic * Timely

* Elections/Interviews * Preferably at the beginning of the Spring semester * Transition Period * Take at least one month to introduce incoming officers to their positions and future responsibilities * Take a hands-on approach * Shadowing * Have current officers work with their successors * i.e. planning events, running meetings, financial and travel documents, budget request, year-end report, OrgSync, etc. * Gets incoming-officers familiar with their duties and gives a sense of what is expected of them

* Working with your Advisor * Responsibilities and expectations * Your responsibility to communicate * Advisor Accountability * What they can do for your organization * Maintenance Functions * Group Growth, Leadership Functions, Challenge and Support * Program Content and Coordination Functions

* End-of-the-Year Extended Meeting * Outgoing and incoming officers and advisor (optional) * Evaluate the year’s events * Share officer information (roles and expectations, club mission, important files) * Update OrgSync * Incoming officers exchange contact info * Begin discussion of goals for next year: expectations, ideas, events, budget concerns, etc.

* Forms Student Organization Leader Manual Fundraising Policy/Form Checklist Trip and Travel Space Reservation/Physical Plant Alcohol and Drug Policies Controversial + Political Events Emergency Response Financial Forms Packet Event Security/Program End Dates *

* Advertising/Event Promo * OrgSync * Event Calendar * Storage Space * Club Storage Bin * Student Organization Resource Room (GSC 210) * Craft Supplies * Copy/Printing Machine * Bulletin Board * Mail Boxes * Facilitate Group Discussions * Contact Crystal Guffey * * GSC 200

Gallagher Student Center