Hi everyone-
Hope you are enjoying this nice weather. It will be a hot weekend here at UD, maybe because all of the alumni will be here!! Its Alumni Weekend and we're looking forward to talking with the class of 1998.
Just wanted to provide you with some more updates to keep you all in the loop. We have been hard at work on the directories and there may be potential for some exciting new changes. The company we work with is now providing access to the directories online (its kind of like address book with lots of extra things). We are in the process of working with everyone involved to see if this is something we want to do. It wouldn't eliminate the hard copies, it would just add an additional online outlet for the information. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
We have also been hard at work on the Sexual Assault Prevention Programs. We are working with Dr. Edwards from the University of Kentucky who is a key leader in this type of work. She is bringing us to her department in early July so we can learn what they have done and get some hands on experience with how this should work. How exciting!!
We are also working on different ideas for the meeting structure for this fall. We'd like to get people's feedback so we can put together our thoughts and then present it to the group (ultimately to be approved or rejected by the Senate). PLEASE ADD YOUR THOUGHTS to this through a comment on this blog so we can get some conversation flowing on the issue! Your voice is important and we want to make sure we hear your thoughts before we put together a proposal.
Keep us in the loop on what is new with you, any progress you've made with your SGA position, or any questions you have about how SGA works or what Emi and myself are doing!
Your friend,
Emily
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Weekly Update
Just a few quick updates:
1. Meeting with Sister Annette last week-
we discussed the development of the sexual assault program (which is going awesome!), our expectations of her, and leadership development for the Organization. Good things came out of this meeting. Sister would like to start coming to an SGA meeting once a month for a Q/A session with the officers. Also, we asked that she and SGA stay on the same page throughout the school year and ensure that we are communicating effectively with one another.
2. Leadership Development-
Emily, Brad, and I are in the process of starting to organize the leadership development sessions for the Executive Committee and Executive Council. As some of you are aware, Executive Council / Committee are allowed to move in early, yet you will have mandatory SGA activities you have to attend during that week. Don't get too worried though, they will all be fun and you will have free time to yourself! More information about this will be sent your way as we finalize our plans and work closely with Katie and Josh.
3. Leadership Speaker Series
I am in the process of forming a Leadership Speaker Series. I have booked a woman named Susan Leahy (www.susanleahy.com) to train our Senate / Organization and work with University Departments and student organizations. This will be taking place in September. I also am trying to line up former UD SGA President / VP and Senior Vice President of Yankee Candle, Rick Ruffolo to come and speak in the fall. I do have other plans for this series, including partnering with Career Services, to provide students with leadership and developmental opportunities each month.
4. Start thinking programs! We are asking that you get in contact with your co-directors and start outlining your programs and activities for the year and begin estimating the costs! Katie will be in touch with you more about this later in the summer!
Don't be afraid to let us know what you think! Make sure to keep us updated on what you're doing!
1. Meeting with Sister Annette last week-
we discussed the development of the sexual assault program (which is going awesome!), our expectations of her, and leadership development for the Organization. Good things came out of this meeting. Sister would like to start coming to an SGA meeting once a month for a Q/A session with the officers. Also, we asked that she and SGA stay on the same page throughout the school year and ensure that we are communicating effectively with one another.
2. Leadership Development-
Emily, Brad, and I are in the process of starting to organize the leadership development sessions for the Executive Committee and Executive Council. As some of you are aware, Executive Council / Committee are allowed to move in early, yet you will have mandatory SGA activities you have to attend during that week. Don't get too worried though, they will all be fun and you will have free time to yourself! More information about this will be sent your way as we finalize our plans and work closely with Katie and Josh.
3. Leadership Speaker Series
I am in the process of forming a Leadership Speaker Series. I have booked a woman named Susan Leahy (www.susanleahy.com) to train our Senate / Organization and work with University Departments and student organizations. This will be taking place in September. I also am trying to line up former UD SGA President / VP and Senior Vice President of Yankee Candle, Rick Ruffolo to come and speak in the fall. I do have other plans for this series, including partnering with Career Services, to provide students with leadership and developmental opportunities each month.
4. Start thinking programs! We are asking that you get in contact with your co-directors and start outlining your programs and activities for the year and begin estimating the costs! Katie will be in touch with you more about this later in the summer!
Don't be afraid to let us know what you think! Make sure to keep us updated on what you're doing!
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