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Student Organization News + Updates 9-20-24

Sara Thommesen - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
 STUDENT ORGANIZATION NEWS! 
Hi [FIRST_NAME],

Important Student Org Updates


ALL Student Organization Annual Re-registration requirements are
DUE OCT. 15TH. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Re-register your student organization in Blugold Connect+ 
  • Login to Blugold Connect+.
  • Locate your group and click into your group portal. (Please email activities@uwec.edu if you need to be added as an officer.)
  • Click on the blue "+Group Re-registration" button and follow the instructions to fill out the form.
  • Submit your completed form and check to make sure you receive confirmation that your form has been submitted.
  • Notify your advisor that they will be receiving an email notification from mail@campusgroups.uwec.edu asking them to review and approve (or deny) your submission (they must approve it before it can move on to the next step in the approval process - see below.) 
  • Submission reviews & approvals follow the below order:  
    1. Org Advisor 
    2. Student Organizations Commission
    3. Activities, Involvement, & Leadership office
Step 2: Update your student organization officer information within your group portal - click HERE to learn how! (You must be a current officer of your organization to make the updates - contact activities@uwec.edu should you need to be added as an officer to your group.) (You should also add all members to your group.) 

Step 3: All student organization Presidents are required to attend this coming Wednesday's "Student Organization Leaders "Nuts & Bolts" Training, from 5pm-7pm (check-in begins at 4:30pm), Dakota Ballroom (3rd Floor Davies Center.) Click HERE to register or see event information & registration information in the next section below.

Step 4: Meet with your advisor(s) to discuss expectations of one another including: Goals, plans/events, & org financials for the upcoming year. 

Upcoming Student Org Events!

Student Org Leaders "Nuts & Bolts" Training

As part of the annual student organization re-registration requirements, all student organization presidents must attend the Student Organization Leaders Nuts & Bolts Training. Other officers or members are highly encouraged to attend! To ensure the success of your student organization this upcoming year, come learn more about Blugold Connect+, planning your events, funding opportunities and fundraising, and risk management tips! Click here to register. 

Homecoming Information Sessions

Join UAC in welcoming this year's homecoming festivities! Student Organizations, Greek Life, Student Athletics, and those who are interested in participating in this year's Spirit Competition should attend at least one of three Information Sessions, where details for the week's events will be shared. Come learn how to sponsor a participant for royalty, enjoy fun events, earn points for your organization, and get involved with all our events this year! Information Sessions will be held on the following dates:

Wednesday, Sept. 18th from 1:15-2:15 pm in Davies Alumni Room

Tuesday, Sept. 24th from 6:30-7:30 pm on Towers Lobby

Monday, Sept. 30th from 12:30-1:30 pm on Davies Alumni Room

Blugold Connect+ Basics (101)

Hop online and join the virtual Blugold Connect Basics session on Zoom with our professional Campus Groups Trainer - Louis Cameron!
Wednesday, Oct. 2nd from 5pm-6pm
Click here to register!
We'll be offering a variety of topics and tips for maximizing your student organization's experience with Blugold Connect+.
Check out some of the topics we'll be covering:

*Group Officer Dashboard
*Group Settings
*Group Page Customization
*Group Re-registration/Updating your Group page
*Creating & Promoting Your Group Events (attendance tracking & follow-up)
*Surveys & Forms
*Group Communications
*Tracks & Checklists
*Co-curricular Transcript 
AND MORE!

Don't miss out on this NEW opportunity to take your leadership skills to the next level AND a chance to win $2,000 for your student organization! 

Here's how it works:
Earn the following progressive rewards for your student organization with completion of the below number of sessions:

First 2 sessions: Spring, 2025 BOB placement priority
First 4 sessions: Spring, 2025 BOB placement priority, free designed org recruitment poster
First 6 sessions: Fall, 2025 BOB placement priority, free designed org recruitment poster, apply for free Clifton Strengths evaluations (for e-board members)
All 8 sessions: Fall, 2025 BOB placement priority, free designed org recruitment poster, apply for free Clifton Strengths evaluations (for e-board members), certificate of completion, & eligibility for the $2,000 grand prize!

*Search & individually register for each of the monthly "Elevate" sessions via Blugold Connect+ under the Events tab (session topics indicated within event image above and on event registration forms.) 

Student Organization Resources

 

Explore the Student Involvement Center (Davies 220)

Whether you're looking to meet with your group, create promotional materials in the Student Organization Makerspace, reserve a locker, get help with Blugold Connect+, or check your student organization’s mail, the Student Involvement Center is the place to be.

The Center is open whenever the Davies Center is open, with front desk support available from 9 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Thursday, and 9 AM to 4 PM on Friday.

Blugold Connect+ Tips & Tricks!

Did you know?

  • That you can create your own customized UWEC "Co-Curricular Transcript" that showcases all of your UWEC experiences? You can edit, share, and even download a pdf of your transcript. What a great addition to your resume and for future employers! To access your Co-Curricular Transcript, click on the "My Activity" menu item and scroll down to "My Co-Curricular Transcript." 
  • That in addition to creating your org events in BC+, you can post your org events or announcements to the Community Feed? Community Feed posts automatically send a push notification to all BC+ app users. You can even add photos, videos, files, & images to your post!
  • That as an officer, you can create your own forms, surveys, polls, elections, quizzes & more within your group portals? You can even create event participant follow-up surveys to obtain feedback about events that your group hosts!

For online help tutorials visit the Campus Groups Help Center.

More BC+ tips & tricks coming in our next issue!

NEW Student Organization On-Campus account option

On-Campus accounts are managed by Blugold Central & University Accounting located in Schofield Hall. All UWEC registered student organizations are highly encouraged to open an account. The beauty of an On-Campus account is that it eliminates much of the risk that student organizations often see in commercial bank accounts. 

Benefits of an On-Campus account

  • Accounting is transparent and accessible on campus
  • Easily transfer access to new org leaders each year
  • Can require an advisor signature for deposits/withdrawals to eliminate misuse of funds
  • Accountability measures for the student organization
  • Staff members on campus are available to assist with the account

Limitations of an On-Campus account

  • No debit card
  • Need to plan for expenses/reimbursements ahead of time

Click HERE to apply today! (Please note your advisor must approve your account request before it can be opened.)

Meet your 2024-2025 Student Organizations Commission Director - TIa Beirne!
Need assistance with your student organization? Reach out to Tia at stusen52@uwec.edu or drop into the Student Involvement Center (Davies 220) during her office hours:
 Mondays: 12:30pm-1:30pm 
 Thursdays: 8:15am-9:15am 

Meet our newest Blugold Connect+ and Student Org Intern DYLAN BAKER! Dylan is available to answer any questions you might have & can be contacted via email at bakerd7072@uwec.edu. 

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