PHILANTHROPY & COMMUNITY SERVICE
OPENING SESSION
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 9:00 TO 10:15
An Hour of Power - Opening Session with Lori Hart
Location: Old Main Academic Center 1030/1050
3600 seconds. Sixty minutes. One hour to learn how to create impact and change within your community. While you expect a keynote speaker to present about leadership, integrity, authenticity, we are not going to talk about that. Let’s cut to the core on how you can influence change in your community: POWER. Using research and decades of experience, Dr. Lori Hart will engage participants in a deep dive on the role of power within relationships, communities, and organizations. Understanding and recognizing these power dynamics is crucial for fostering healthy relationships, and equitable societies. 3600 seconds just might change your approach to embrace the power within you to make a difference, to be a force for good and to leave a lasting impact!
BLOCK 1
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 10:30 TO 11:15
Prevention Planning with Lori Hart
Location: Old Main Academic Center 1030/1050
This workshop will explain the importance of prevention as a method of risk management, describe example prevention strategies, and provide resources on how to implement these best practices in your chapter by formulating a plan.
College Admissions & Recruitment Landscape
Location: Old Main Academic Center 1200
This session will cover information regarding the student recruitment landscape for MSU and how it impacts chapters in the future.
How Are We Spending Our Members’ Money?
Location: Old Main Academic Center 2030
This workshop will cover best practices for chapter budgeting, financial organization, and meeting deadlines.
Your Role in Your Members’ Academic Success
Location: Old Main Academic Center 1220
Academic support is one of the most impactful ways chapters can benefit their members. This session will analyze a variety of student scenarios with information to help you have effective conversations with struggling members.
Inclusion Strategies
Location: Old Main Academic Center 2220
This workshop will cover the importance of inclusion efforts within your chapter and describe example Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion tactics and how to implement them in your chapter.
LUNCH
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 11:30 TO 12:30
Student Lunch with Leadership Panel
Location: Old Main Academic Center 1030/1050
Hear from previous chapter presidents about organizational management, lessons learned, and tips for your upcoming position.
BLOCK 2
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 12:45 TO 1:30
Outreach Tactics
Location: Old Main Academic Center 1030/1050
Whether it be parents, perspective members, or supporters of your chapter, PR & marketing tactics give you the chance to show them a window into your chapter. This session will give you an opportunity to assess some of your outreach publications.
Meeting Management
Location: Old Main Academic Center 1220
Learn tips and tricks of managing your meetings. Leave with practical ways to run more efficient and useful meetings during your term.
Well-Being Team Training
Location: Old Main Academic Center 2180
You will discuss the overview of Well-Being Team, general expectations of your position and being looking ahead to new initiatives and ways to help your members over the next year.
How Do We Retain Members?
Location: Old Main Academic Center 2220
Membership in a fraternity or sorority should be lifelong. This workshop will explore the reasons why members leave, describe the roster update process, and explain how to create short- and long-term retention goals.
Academic Plan Development & Review
Location: Old Main Academic Center 2240
Establishing an effective academic plan can benefit your chapter for years after you graduate. This workshop will explain the aspects of successful plans and provide an opportunity to peer review your plans with fellow leaders.
BLOCK 3
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1:45 TO 2:30
Cowbell Connect, Event Planning, & Contracts
Location: Old Main Academic Center 1030/1050
This workshop will help you learn how to submit event forms, service hours, and donations for your chapter.
BLOCK 4
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2:30 TO 3:15
Title IX & Sexual Misconduct & Closing
Location: Old Main Academic Center 1030/1050
Hear from the Office of Civil Rights Compliance staff about how chapters can work with their office through prevention and safety measures with members.