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All dates are listed in the Student Club Handbook Important Dates Friday, September 14 – Club Advisor Contract Due HANDOUT Friday, September 21 and/or Saturday, September 22 – Volunteers and exhibitors needed for Central WI Science & Engineering Festival Tuesday, October 2 – Fall Plan of Action Due Tuesday, October 9 – Involvement Fair (sign up by October 3) Saturday, December 1 – Revised Club Constitutions Due (all clubs) All dates are listed in the Student Club Handbook

Important Reminders/Updates New Navigation: NTC Website – use the Student Portal New Look: Student Life Website – www.ntc.edu/studentlife New Resource: Club Event Planning Guide HANDOUT Reminder: Club Advisor Overnight Travel Bonus requests and Club Funding Requests must be submitted prior to travel Club Budgets: Monthly, unedited to advisor emails

handout 2nd Annual Timberwolf Challenge Cup Monthly challenges in October, November, February, March and April You pick the day/time each month 4-10 club members participating each time Can be different club members each month, if desired Email chitwood@ntc.edu to sign up by Friday, September 28, 2018 handout

L.E.A.D. Like a Timberwolf - A New Approach to Student Government

How We Got Here Explored barriers to participation Government – Politics Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. Membership Interest in “running for office” Spoke to 2017-18 student leaders Brainstormed within Student Services Met with club advisors from across the college

L.E.A.D. Leadership, Experience, Advocacy, Development To create community (a pack) by connecting with others giving back through community service advocating for student needs building diversity awareness developing social/soft skills

Role/Function SGA L.E.A.D . Club/Advisor Training Orientation each semester Professional Student Development Bimonthly SGA meetings Menu of event options

handout Professional Student Development Earn up to $100 for your club each semester through event attendance Menu of options with variety of days/times Encourage multiple-member attendance Categories social community service advocacy diversity social/soft skills handout

Role/Function SGA L.E.A.D . Club/Advisor Training Orientation each semester Professional Student Development Bimonthly SGA meetings Menu of event options Club Funding Request/Review SGA Executive Board Club Funding Committee

Club Funding Review Committee 4-6 clubs volunteer to serve for the year Select 1 club member, ideally for the year or at least the semester Student Life will work with all committee members to find a common meeting time Only meet when a request is submitted 4-5 requests in fall / 10-15 requests in spring Typically meet less than 30 minutes per request Bonus: unveils the mystery of club funding

Role/Function SGA L.E.A.D . Club/Advisor Training Orientation each semester Professional Student Development Bimonthly SGA meetings Menu of event options Club Funding Request/Review SGA Executive Board Club Funding Committee Student Feedback Bimonthly SGA meetings Listening sessions x2 per semester

Student Feedback BLTs with ELT Desserts with Deans Thursday, October 11 11:00 a.m. E101-102 Desserts with Deans Wednesday, December 5 Drop by 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The Den

Role/Function SGA L.E.A.D . Club/Advisor Training Orientation each semester Professional Student Development Bimonthly SGA meetings Menu of event options Club Funding Request/Review SGA Executive Board Club Funding Committee Student Feedback Bimonthly SGA meetings Listening sessions x2 per semester Encourage Campus Engagement SGA Executive Board The Wolfpack

Creates an opportunity for students to become involved in the programming side of Student Life These students will help plan, market, and evaluate programming Our student surveys say the biggest reason students don’t participate in activities is: “I would attend if I knew someone else going” Creates a “friendly face” for someone who might be attending an event for the first time handout

Role/Function SGA L.E.A.D . Club/Advisor Training Orientation each semester Professional Student Development Bimonthly SGA meetings Menu of event options Club Funding Request/Review SGA Executive Board Club Funding Committee Student Feedback Bimonthly SGA meetings Listening sessions x2 per semester Encourage Campus Engagement SGA Executive Board The Wolfpack Advocacy with WSG SGA Executive Board Timberwolf Voices

handout Continues the strong tradition of NTC seeking student feedback Provides an outlet for students to bring forward issues of concern to administration Students are the “go to” individuals to represent the College at: Wisconsin Student Government WTCS Showcase of Student Engagement Other special events Provides strategic, focused feedback sessions for students: BLT’s With ELT Desserts With Deans handout

Role/Function SGA L.E.A.D . Club/Advisor Training Orientation each semester Professional Student Development Bimonthly SGA meetings Menu of event options Club Funding Request/Review SGA Executive Board Club Funding Committee Student Feedback Bimonthly SGA meetings Listening sessions x2 per semester Encourage Campus Engagement SGA Executive Board The Wolfpack Advocacy with WSG SGA Executive Board Timberwolf Voices Core Student Advisory Group SGA Executive Board Timberwolf Champions

Some students distinguish themselves through involvement and service to the College Serve as a student advisory group to work with the entire L.E.A.D. model Ensure Student Life maintains its mission/purpose, holding Student Life and the College accountable for spending activity fees Recognized as “go-to” students for high profile, visible, leadership opportunities: Visits by legislators or other community leaders Media interviews

handout Next Steps Grow together Ask questions Living program SGA Representatives Revised Club Constitution Due Dec 1 Living program Large evaluation during Club/Advisor Listening Sessions Tuesday, February 12 – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13 – 3:00 p.m. handout