1. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 1 By Mona J Casady Chapter Thirteen Becoming Involved on Campus By Mona J Casady Chapter Thirteen Becoming Involved on Campus

2. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 2 This chapter is designed to encourage you to: Participate in a variety of campus events Find collegiate organizations to join Serve as an active organization member Organize and conduct meetings Apply basic parliamentary procedures

3. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 3 Why Become Involved on Campus? Make new friends Share similar interests Have fun Relieve stress of studies Improve time management Provide service to campus Develop leadership skills

4. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 4 Why Become Involved on Campus? (cont’d) Enhance social skills Build interpersonal skills Get to know faculty and staff Network with community leaders Develop teamwork abilities Create college memories Become a well-rounded student

5. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 5 Check with your college’s student activities office to identify the type of organization(s) you might like to join. Typical categories include: College or University Departmental Greek Social Honorary Professional Religious Service Social Sports Why Become Involved on Campus? (cont’d)

6. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 6 Consider these factors in choosing an organization: What is the purpose of this organization? What are its goals? When does the group meet? Check standard meeting times and frequency. What are the minimum expectations and responsibilities of a member?

7. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 7 Consider these factors in choosing an organization: (cont’d) What are the major activities of the organization? Any extra costs involved? What does initial membership cost? Are annual dues assessed thereafter? When are new members accepted? How do new members join?

8. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 8 Organizational Involvement and Employment Prospective employers want to know how you participated in organizations –What did you contribute? –Did you chair a committee? –Did you organize a worthwhile activity? –Did you serve as an officer? Were you dependable in fulfilling your responsibilities? –How did you make a difference?

9. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 9 Responsibilities of Chairing a Program Communicating with the guest speaker –Invitation –Confirmation –Follow-up –Appreciation Obtaining the facilities –Room –Seating arrangement –Audiovisual equipment

10. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 10 Responsibilities of Chairing a Program (cont’) Inviting members and special guests Publicizing the event Providing refreshments Hosting the speaker –Introduction –Assistance with audiovisual equipment –Distribution of handouts Expressing appreciation to the speaker and to members who assisted

11. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 11 Organizing and Conducting Meetings As the chair or president, you have these responsibilities for meetings: Preparing for a meeting –Making arrangements for the room and refreshments –Sending a meeting notice to members –Preparing an agenda –Checking with the officers and committee chairs to give a report

12. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 12 Organizing and Conducting Meetings (cont’d) Conducting the Meeting Follow the proper order of conducting business Apply basic parliamentary procedures Following Up After the Meeting Write acknowledgements Review the secretary’s minutes See that minutes are distributed and filed

13. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 13 Basics of Parliamentary Procedures Review Robert’s Rules of Order as the noted reference –Motions are made by the words “I move that...” –A motion must be seconded for discussion to follow –Debate follows the chair’s statement of the pending motion

14. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 14 Basics of Parliamentary Procedures (cont’d) After sufficient discussion, the chair repeats the motion and puts it to a vote by one of these choices: –Acclamation (“Aye” or “Nay”) –Standing or raising the hand –Roll call (individual gives vote as his or her name is called) –Ballot

15. Chapter 13Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved 15 Amending a Motion As with the principle motion, the move to amend a motion must be seconded The amendment is put to a vote –If the amendment passes, the original motion is voted upon as amended –If the amendment fails, the original motion is voted upon as initially stated