ORG October 2022 Newsletter

October 2022
October is here, but have no fear! As always, this month we have some excellent opportunities and important information for student organizations - including the quickly approaching new annual requirements deadline! Be sure to read ORG's October newsletter for all the exciting details. 

Re-registration and Administrative Training available now
Re-Registration for your RSO began on July 5 at 8 a.m. A “How To: Annual Requirements” tutorial can be found here and "How To Resource for Advisors" here. More detailed information was sent to RSO Presidents, Vice Presidents, Treasurers, and Advisors via email on July 5. 
The Annual Requirements completion timeline has been shortened this academic year to encourage student organization leaders to be in good standing sooner rather than later. The new deadline to complete both re-registration and Administrative Training on MU Engage is October 14 at 11:59 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact ORG. We appreciate your patience as our staff works through re-registrations.

Looking for an awesome, part-time, on-campus job?
Look no further - the Organization Resource Group is hiring! For more information on our open Office Manager position and to apply, click here. 
Questions or concerns? Feel free to reach out to us at studentorgs@missouri.edu.

1. First, attend a new student organization information session. Individuals interested in starting a new student organization must a session (listed below).
2. Then, you will fill out the new student organization application. Save the date as it is open for two weeks during the recognition period: October 30 - November 11, 2022!
3. After you attend the session, submit the application attaching all necessary documentation and materials. The prospective organization’s advisor must then approve this form by the application deadline.
4. Finally, create your MU Engage page and promote your organization!

New Student Organization Information Sessions

The Organization Resource Group will offer approximately 50 banners to Recognized Student Organizations during the 2022-23 academic year. The vinyl banners will be available on a first come, first served basis. Preference will be given to RSOs who have completed their annual requirements for the 2022-23 academic year. Find the banner request form here.

The Organization Resource Group offers name badge services for all Recognized Student Organizations who are active and in good standing. Name badges are available to all RSOs have completed their annual requirements for the academic year. RSOs name badges should be used to identify yourself and the student organization you are affiliated with in a professional setting. Find the name badge request form here.

The Organization Resource Group (ORG) offers mailboxes to Recognized Student Organizations who are active and in good standing. Mailboxes are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The mailboxes are located in the Student Organization space within the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) across from 2507R. Find the CSI mailbox application here. 

MU Engage is live!
On July 5 at 8 a.m., the newly upgraded MU Engage went live. We have created resources to help you create & manage events in Engage, track event attendance, and navigate your group page. For more information about the different elements in the upgraded MU Engage, please click here and search through the vendor’s help center. You can also download the MU Engage App in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store now!

October Finance Trainings 

Reminder that the ORG office closes at noon on the Friday after every budget deadline! The dates for the Fall 2022 semester are: October 21 and November 18. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for your understanding!

Building a brand identity for your organization can be difficult but also a ton fun as allows for a lots of creative freedom! Platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook are powerful, web-based communications tools designed to connect friends and family with one another. These sites can have a significant impact on a one's reputation, relationships, and livelihood.

The following guide offers recommendations to Mizzou's Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) on how to properly build an online presence.

Websites are a great way to showcase your registered student organization, sharing important information about your group, resources, and photos from events. MU Engage has easy to create webpage templates you may use when following these guidelines.

Students wanted for SAAB Help Student Affairs gather student feedback to improve your student experience. The Strategic Initiatives & Assessment Office is looking for students from a variety of backgrounds with unique and diverse perspectives to join the Student Affairs Student Assessment Board (SAAB). SAAB brings together student perspectives in the collection, interpretation and communication of results with students and administrators. It consists of 10 members from specific organizations (Missouri International Student Council, Graduate Professional Council, Missouri Students Association, Residence Halls Association, Legion of Black Collegians, Four Front Council and Athletics), and six at-large members from across the full student body. Learn how you can join SAAB by clicking here. Applications are due October 19 at 11:59 p.m. For any questions, please contact Jessie Johns, Student Affairs Coordinator for Assessment, at jhjmc5@missouri.edu.

MU Health Care's marketing team is seeking student volunteers to act as our Children's Hospital mascot, TJ, for various sponsorships and events in the community throughout the year. Individual must be around 5'4" in height with a slim to average build and at least 18 years of age. TJ does not speak when in costume, but has a fun personality and interacts will audiences through actions (i.e. waving). The position is unpaid and will require completing a screening process with MU Health Care's Human Resources team. Interested individuals can contact Kristen Grusenmeyer at grusenmeyerk@health.missouri.edu.

Did you know that Mizzou has over 4,000 students on campus that were originally admitted as transfer students? The Transfer Center is here to support each of you! Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns... our door is always open. We would also be happy to come chat about transfers and the transfer supports we provide to any student organization. To connect with us, you can reach out to Lexi at wolkowl@missouri.edu or follow @mutransfercenter on Instagram.

Football season is here! As we begin building the best student section in the SEC, we challenge all student organizations to come out to a game and take advantage of reserved seating in the student section. Reserved block tickets are limited so if you are interested in attending a football game with your organization this fall sign-ups are available now at MUTigers.com/BLOCK. Questions? Contact us at studenttickets@missouri.edu
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