1. RCT Structure Status Update
FY14 BOD3 Update
Ellen McIsaac
March 7, 2014

2. RCT Task Force Recommendations FY14 Adoption Status
Removed all business items from RCT roles
Bylaws
EINs
Financially struggling sections
Sections not in good standing
Developing synergy between RCT and CLCC
Previously operating separately despite sharing many of the same goals
Discouraging role sharing between individuals – distribute workload
Proposed bylaws amendments to change structure to 1 RCR/1 RCCE failed twice
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3. Climate for RCT Structural Changes
Role recommendations being adopted, but speed of adoption varies by region
Training came later than expected this year with the transition to CLI and new training system
Even after socialization, strong resistance to 1 RCR system from many collegiate leaders
Global Advisory Board recommendations may impact collegiate structure

4. Recommendations
No additional changes to RCT structure recommended for FY15
Continue to implement recommended changes to RCT roles
Integrate faculty advisors/counselors to ensure success of collegiate sections
Train and utilize the Lt. Governors for RCT support
Offer RCT training earlier in FY15
Continue to utilize CLCC
Take advantage of region leadership summits
Work with current/past RCTs
Work with region mentoring programs
Work with Global Advisory Board to see how RCT structure fits into vision for Society structure
Consider graduate roles
Consider TF “future structure” recommendations

5. RCT Role Breakdowns Proposed by RCT TF
Reference
RCT Role Breakdowns
Proposed by RCT TF

6. Revised Responsibilities for RCR
RCR Role
Regular communication
Lead all calls/meetings
Send s to presidents
Answer general questions
Society structure
Facilitate professional/collegiate interaction
SWE Ambassador
Best practice sharing
Representation
Region Council (voting member)
Conflict resolution
Assist sections with conflict resolution through assistance from Region leadership
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7. Revised Responsibilities for RCCE
RCCE Role
Reporting communication
Blog
Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc
Data management
Compile section reports (To RCT Region Lead – Lt. Gov., Gov.)
SWE Ambassador
Representation
Region Council (voting member)
Time management
Ability to manage report submittals
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8. Revised Responsibilities for RCS
RCS Role
Representation
Senate
SWE Ambassador
Time management
Society goals vs RCT goals
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9. Revised Relationship with CLCC
CLCC Role
CLCC and RCR completing many of the same tasks
Reduce redundancy between groups
Increase communication
Require CLCC region lead to be part of the RCT
Report sections that CLCC has contacted and provided services
Mentor sections not in good standing (coordinate with HQ)
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10. Future Structure Ideas Proposed by RCT TF
Reference
Future Structure Ideas
Proposed by RCT TF

11. Future Structure 1. ‘Girl Scout’ Badge System
Individuals earn ‘badges’ within leadership areas
Membership
Communication
Finance
Group individuals based on skills from ‘badges’ to have a source for SWE members to go to for assistance
Have different levels within badge groups
Entry
Moderate
Expert
After training for the ‘badge’, individual needs to show from example the skills they have learned
Mentor a struggling section
Lead committee/sub-committee
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12. Future Structure 1. ‘Girl Scout’ Badge System - continued
Create a ‘community’ of knowledge individuals in each badge area (i.e. online searchable database)
Individuals list experience/ways they can help
People can find mentors for specific situations
Find the right people for the right positions
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13. Future Structure 2. Full Integration of Collegiates/Professionals
Region structure remains the same but collegiate able to run for positions
Governor (P)
Lt. Governor (P)
Treasurer (P or C)
Internal Secretary (meeting minutes) (P or C)
External Secretary (social media/blogs) (P or C)
Section Coordinator (P or C)
Provides a more inclusive organization
Collegiate and Professional section needs are very similar
Main difference is professional development needs for Professionals
Focus on people that are capable of tasks vs. just SWE experience
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14. Future Structure 3. Collegiate Interest Based
Group collegiate sections based on their interests/struggles/goals for the year
Section size – small/medium/large
Membership retention
Fundraising
Outreach
Each group consists of collegiate sections
Each group lead by an RCR type collegiate or young professional member
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