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Supplemental training for greek life Senators. Understand the priorities of the Senator position Policies, procedures, documents essential for the Senator position. By the end of this presentation, Senators should be able to…. What SHOULD All Senator ’s DO….
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Supplemental training for greek life Senators • Understand the priorities of the Senator position • Policies, procedures, documents essential for the Senator position By the end of this presentation, Senators should be able to…
What SHOULD All Senator ’s DO… • Attend all Student Government Association • Secure a replacement with the Alternate Senator/Delegate or an Executive Board member from the organization if absent • Take notes on all important information and discussions throughout the SGA/Council meetings • Be knowledgeable of Robert's Rules of Order • Give a report during all organization meetings • Help train and transition the incoming Senator
Advocate for Greek Life in SGA Meetings… • You represent your council and all of Greek Life when you attend SGA Meetings • Be on time, look the part, and be attentive throughout the meeting • Know what you are voting on at all times ad·vo·cate (ăd′və-kāt′).v.ad·vo·cat·ed, ad·vo·cat·ing, ad·vo·catesTo speak, plead, or argue in favor of. See Synonyms at support
Filter & Relay… • Filter & Relay important information • Speak up more during SGA meetings- THE COMMUNITY NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE POSITIVE THINGS OUR CHAPTERS DO • Know what information interests your group • DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, CONTACTS!!!! • Email your notes right after SGA meeting to org members (Orgsync) • Give highlights from your report at your Council meeting
Know about Motions… • Know how a motion works… • Motions are basically group decisions • Know the steps • Motion is presented (from VP of SGA or from another Senator) • Motion needs a second • Discussion (this is when you should ask questions) • Vote (approve, deny, abstentions)
Assist in transition of officers… Review the Meeting and Motion Guide
PRESENTATION CONCLUSION Questions… • What are the priorities of the Senator position? (Should there be others?) • What would make a “successful” Senator ? • What impact can Senator make to the council’s success?