FAQ's

Below is a list of frequently asked questions we get. Still have other questions? Check the "Our Office" link above and get in contact with our staff. We'd be glad to help answer any questions you have!

SA/LD is located on the second floor of the student center, room 201. Stop by or call 860-832-1990.

How do I start a new club on campus?

      If unable to find a current club with a focus on your interest, attend a monthly information meeting, held the first Friday of each month at 2:00pm in the 1849 Room. 

If I start a new club, how do I get a budget for the club?

      All club budgeting is handled through the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Finance Committee of the SGA. Please contact the SGA Treasurer, whose information can be found on the SGA website. 

How do I find out who my SA/LD advisor is?

      Check out the SA/LD website (ccsu.edu/sald), stop into the office, or contact the SA/LD secretary at 832-1990. 

Why do I have an SA/LD advisor and a faculty advisor?

      Your SA/LD program advisor has a unique knowledge of event planning, university policy, and budgeting, and is a valuable resource when planning events. Since being involved on campus is a co-curricular experience, the faculty advisor can help your club get the full experience of programming and provide extra support.   

How do I get mail sent to my club? Are there mailboxes available for club use?

      Every club has its own mailbox located on the first floor of the student center with the other student mailboxes. To find out more information about how to gain use of your club mailbox, or how to get a club mailbox, contact the department secretary at 832-1990. 

What do I do if I’m having a problem with my club’s budget?

      First, contact your SA/LD advisor to discuss your situation. You may also want to consult with your Senate Liaison. If you are in a situation where you need to apply to have more money in your budget, contact the Student Government Association at 832-3740 or visit their office on the second floor of the Student Center.  

How do I reserve space for an event?

      You must be part of a registered club or organization on campus to reserve space. Contact your SA/LD program advisor who will facilitate a discussion about the event and the filling out of the Event Registration Form. After meeting with your SA/LD advisor, you will contact and work with the Central Reservations Office, located on the first floor of the Student Center, reached at 832-1964. 

What can I find in the SA/LD Club and Organization Manual?

      Everything! Come to Manual Training and know that your Club and Organization Manual is a valuable resource. It includes information about policies and procedures of the SA/LD office, including how to register for space and sponsor an event, how to plan a trip, the services offered to clubs on campus, and much more! 
 
 
 
 

HOW-TOs 

HowTo Define Leadership

• Leadership = Conviction in Action
  • From Deeper Learning in Leadership: Helping College Students Find the Potential Within, Dennis C. Roberts
• “Leadership is a relational process of people working together to accomplish change or make a difference that will benefit the common good.” – Exploring Leadership
• What is your definition? Spend some time thinking about what it means to you to be a leader.

HowTo Run an Efficient Meeting

• How Not to Run A Meeting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp6H8XMf5ec
• 8 Steps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtMDgnXyDC8&NR=1
• Cute AND useful! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XkgahaFJ2k&feature=related
• Use icebreakers, especially in the first meetings, to make the group feel comfortable with each other.
• Have an agenda, send it to e-board or members beforehand
• Have a good location – someplace quiet, semi-secluded
• Keep the group on task – don’t waste time, don’t go over time.

HowTo Promote Your Club or Club Events on Campus

• Posters in the student center
• Collaborate with other organizations
• Sponsor a Devil’s Den @ 10PM
• Take advantage of services provided by Graphic Designers: http://stdctr.ccsu.edu/design/

HowTo Market at CCSU

• Be prepared- Have details set.
• Use your resources
• Target your audience
• Shameless Plugging!

   Get Creative! What is going to grab peoples’ attention?

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  • Clever Names for Events
  • Campus TV and Radio
  • Mini-Events leading to large event
  • Street Team
  • Table tents, Sidewalk Chalk
  • Any food or candy with advertisement stickered on the back, Coffee Cup sleeves with advertisement on them.
  • Advertising in bathroom stalls (Tinkle Times, Toilet Times, etc) or showers
  • In person advertisement (for example- A Street Team, or if you are having a ghost hunter have someone put a sheet on and advertise the event!)

HowTo Increase Club Membership

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  • Posters and Tabling in the student center
  • Advertise meetings/events on Today@CCSU (the campus event calendar – Check it out!)
  • Register for the club fair every year
  • Communicate with WFCS about possible commercials
  • Collaborate with other clubs!

HowTo Foster a Welcoming Team Environment for all Members

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  • Ice breakers and teambuilding activities can create a fantastic team and working environment. Spend a meeting doing these activities, getting to know each other. Continue through the semester.
  • Plan a retreat where you can do more in depth ice breakers and team building activities.
  • If you need help thinking of ice breakers, stop into SALD! We can help!
  • Check out these websites!
    • http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_76.htm
    • http://www.residentassistant.com/games/icebreakers.htm
    • http://wilderdom.com/games/Icebreakers.html

HowTo Hold Elections under Abnormal Circumstances

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  • Normally, follow constitution guidelines
  • If you need to, be creative
    • Survey Monkey
    • Facebook
    • Wait for next meeting with quorum attendance
  • Always allow candidates to write a blurb and express their interest in the open position
  • Make sure club membership is content with this irregular election process
  • Have president and other board member count votes to be fair

HowTo Transition between Old and New Club Leadership

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  • Officers can make binders to be passed on to new leadership
  • New officers can shadow old officers before their term begins
  • Hold meetings with new and old leadership to discuss
    • Current year’s goals
    • Progress in achieving goals
    • Future goals
    • General planning for the year
    • Major events
    • Successes? Failures? What can we do better?

HowTo Learn More about You

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  • Myers Briggs (There are tons of different abbreviations online – google that!): http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
  • Miscellaneous Personality Tests: http://similarminds.com/
  • Myer Briggs: http://similarminds.com/jung.html
  • Famous Leader Test: http://similarminds.com/leader.html
  • Get feedback from a supervisor or club advisor. Have regular developmental conversations!
  • World’s Fastest Personality test, just for fun!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHF0VXPanU8
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HowTo Learn More about Student Leadership

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  • The Student Leadership Challenge, Kouzes & Posner
    • Model the Way
    • Inspire a Shared Vision
    • Challenge the Process
    • Encourage the Heart
    • Enable Others to Act
  • Check out the Fish! Philisophy
    • Be There
    • Play
    • Make Their Day
    • Choose Your Attitude
  • Deeper Learning in Leadership: Helping College Students Find the Potential Within, Dennis C. Roberts
  • Inspiration for Student Leaders: Encouragement, Humor and Motivation FOR Student Leaders BY Student Leaders
  • Exploring Leadership: For College Students Who Want to Make a Difference, Susan R. Komives, Nance Lucas, and Timothy R. McMahon
  • Association of College Unions International: acui.org
  • National Association for Campus Activities: naca.org