RSO Orientation

There is one event every year that is dreaded by all RSO leaders on campus: RSO orientation. This Saturday morning affair leaves students apathetic about ORCSA (often a fantastic resource) and not much better off for having gone. While we won't be able to abolish it, we can work hard to make it much more interesting and specific to the issues that matter to you and your RSO.

For example, on Tuesday I organized an SG forum with the Vice President for Communications Julie Peterson where attendees learned invaluable skills about dealing with the press and media. ORCSA does not hire many field experts, so this could be a day where students attend break-out sessions with experts in their fields to learn about how they can be more effective, in addition to just hearing about the funding process.

Additionally, we can use the time that all RSO leaders are in the same room to build connections among similar groups and enable communication so that groups will be better equipped to work together during the school year, something that I think can add a lot of value to student activities. I often hear complaints that students don't know what is going on in other groups. By meeting at the beginning of the year, working relationships can be formed that could last the whole year.