1. Welcome
We’re glad you’re here.

2. 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

3. Important Reminders/Updates
New Navigation: NTC Website – use the Student Portal
New Look: Student Life Website –
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 s

4. 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
to sign up by Friday, September 28, 2018
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5. L.E.A.D. Like a Timberwolf - A New Approach to Student Government

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

7. 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

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

9. 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
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10. 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

11. 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 / requests in spring
Typically meet less than 30 minutes per request
Bonus: unveils the mystery of club funding

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. 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
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16. 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

17. 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
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18. 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

19. 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

20. 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.
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