Hi Everyone-
I hope all is well with you and you are enjoying your summer! Emily and I have been hard at work these past few weeks. Aside from having the office painted a beautiful tan color (sorry guys, it's not pink), we have rearranged, cleaned, and are in the process of getting rid of those unwanted materials we don't use! The office looks great and we're hoping that it'll provide a more professional atmosphere. Just as a heads up, one of the things we'll be pushing this year is professionalism- in the office, in our words, and in our actions. This means that we're going to be strict on office policy! We are trying to free up space in the back office so that we can hold meetings throughout the week there and use the regular office as work space. More details on this will come when you return to campus.
Aside from cleaning, we have been working on developing a Thursday night program for NSO and a long-term program for the University addressing the issue of sexual assault. I'll let Emily talk about that more since it's her "thing".
We are also having bi-weekly meetings with Sister Annette to discuss the upcoming year, and will be developing a strong mission statement and goals for both the short and long term. We are currently addressing the issue of Spirit Points, Digital Signage, the New York Times program, and our participation in Field Day & an approved LowesFest. We will be sure to keep you update as we find out more information on these topics.
Finally, Emily and I are hard at work putting together the directories and getting everything ready for the new school year. We will be exploring the issues of meeting times and productivity this summer... so start brainstorming! I also am looking into possibly collaborating with other departments to form a speaker series focused on leadership, student development, and organization.
Sorry for the long post, I just had lots to share! Keep us updated on what you're doing / thoughts / ideas!
Emi
