{"id":6252,"date":"2022-09-30T16:23:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T00:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/?page_id=6252"},"modified":"2026-09-16T10:37:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T18:37:25","slug":"rso-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/rso-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"RSO Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Welcome to the RSO resources tab for all ECC affiliated RSOs!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-text\"><\/div>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\"><\/span>Quick RSO History &amp; facts about the ECC<\/b><\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 6, 1968 | Black Student Union submits letter of 5 Demands to President Odegaard<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 20, 1968 | BSU and allies occupy Odegaard&#8217;s Office<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1970 | Dr. Samuel E. Kelly appointed as Vice President of OMA&amp;D<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1972 | Establishment of ECC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\"><\/span>What the ECC is today<\/b><\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For over 50 years, the Kelly ECC has been the center of the university&#8217;s effort to encourage bot multicultural exchanges and learning beyond the classroom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ECC is funded by the Services and Activities Fee (SAF) and is open to all UW students<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For RSOs to affiliate with the ECC, RSO&#8217;s mission and vision must be consistent with the Kelly ECC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kelly ECC supports and advises over 100 diverse student organizations every year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\"><\/span>Kelly ECC Leadership Development<\/b><\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our core areas of emphasis are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership Development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education on Social Justice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advising for Student Organizations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diversity Programming &amp; Training<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sacred Space<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\"><\/span>Our Belief<\/b><\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>It is our belief that a significant amount of student&#8217;s learning takes place outside of the classroom through engagement and involvement in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Organizations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community engagement\/participation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentorship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus leadership opportunities (examples: Office of Minority Affairs &amp; Diversity (OMA&amp;D), Student Advisory Board, ASUW, RSO Office positions, etc)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kelly ECC student staff positions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\"><\/span>Leadership Programs<\/b><\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Example of ECC Leadership Programs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diversity Leadership Conference<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education &amp; Training workshops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentor Power for Success<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ECC RSO Community Bond Night<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSO Awards\/GALA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\"><\/span>Advisor for Student Leadership<\/b><\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cass Nguyen\u2019s role as the Advisor for Leadership includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overseeing the RSO Training\/Orientation &amp; Affiliation Process<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assist with a variety of issues RSOs may be facing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership and Organizational development (providing guidance, workshops, trainings)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Co-sponsorship requests, funding, and fundraising<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance with UW policies and guidelines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinating and planning events &amp; programs (consulting)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cass hosts in-person weekly drop-by advising hours for student organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For Fall 2026 Quarter:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mondays\u00a0 \u00a06pm-8pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursdays 3pm-5pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By being an affiliated RSO with the Kelly ECC, your RSO will have the following access:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Meeting, Event, &amp; Theatre Space at a discounted price<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Diversity Event Fund (if a program\/event needs additional funding)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Organizational Advising<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership &amp; Organizational Development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to support RSOs, the ECC wants to provide best practices for RSOs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SAO also offers training sessions for RSOs to utilize. Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.washington.edu\/get-involved\/sao\/rso-benefits-training-policies\/leadership-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership Training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more information<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\"><\/span>Links to funding resources for RSOs<\/b><\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ECC funding and co-sponsorship for student programs: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/cosponsorships-for-student-programs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Co-Sponsorships For Student Programs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSO funding options through the Student Activities Office: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.washington.edu\/get-involved\/sao\/rso-benefits-training-policies\/rso-funding\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSO Funding<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campus Sustainability Fund: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/csf.uw.edu\/projects\/apply-funding\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for Funding<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1>Advice from student leaders:<\/h1>\n<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-text\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\"><strong>Leadership transition tips<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start transition conversations before the end of the quarter\/year\u2014don\u2019t wait until the last meeting\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a transition timeline\/calendar with important dates, deadlines, elections, and upcoming events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet with the incoming leadership team as a group and individually when possible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflect, discuss, and write down what worked, what didn\u2019t, and what you would do differently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduce incoming officers to important on-campus resources, advisors, and community partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk through your organization\u2019s accounts, platforms, shared drives, social media, and other resources<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure incoming officers know where information lives\u2014not just that it exists<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave behind notes about recurring events, annual traditions, funding opportunities, and common challenges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t just transfer responsibilities\u2014transfer context. Explain why things are done a certain way<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give incoming leaders opportunities to shadow outgoing officers before the transition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate the outgoing leadership team and recognize the work they contributed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\"><strong>Outgoing officer tips<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update any officer position descriptions before handing them off<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organize files before transferring access<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a list of important contacts and explain who they are<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write down recurring responsibilities and approximate timelines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document passwords\/access through your organization\u2019s approved system\u2014never share personal passwords<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share templates for emails, event plans, budgets, social media posts, meeting agendas, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain common problems and how you handled them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be honest about challenges\u2014but avoid discouraging the next person from taking on the role<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finish outstanding tasks or clearly communicate what still needs to be completed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove yourself from organization accounts when appropriate and ensure the incoming officer has appropriate access<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave the organization better documented than you found it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust in the creative vision of the incoming team! Evolution in organizational direction is expected, give grace for changes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\"><strong>Incoming officer tips<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet with your outgoing officer and ask lots of questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review your RSO\u2019s constitution\/bylaws, policies, and important documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn what your organization is responsible for each quarter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify your organization\u2019s key on-campus resources and partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn who your advisor(s) are and ask questions early\u2014especially when you\u2019re unsure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet individually with your leadership team to understand their goals and strengths<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish expectations for communication, meetings, and accountability<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a calendar with important deadlines and events<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t feel pressured to keep doing something just because \u201cthat\u2019s how we\u2019ve always done it\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preserve traditions that matter while making room for new ideas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get to know your members too\u2014not just your executive board<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give yourself permission to learn as you go<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\"><strong>Caring for your RSO community<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check in with members beyond asking them to attend events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create space for members to share feedback, concerns, and ideas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate small wins\u2014not just major accomplishments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be intentional about welcoming new members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure responsibilities are distributed fairly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch for burnout among officers and highly involved members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normalize asking for help<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create opportunities for members to connect outside of formal meetings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be mindful of accessibility, cost, transportation, food, scheduling, and other barriers to participation- recognize that members may have different cultural, personal, academic, and financial needs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respect members\u2019 different levels of involvement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address conflict early rather than allowing tension to build<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your organization is a space where people can contribute without feeling like they have to \u201cearn\u201d belonging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be afraid to build community across other RSOs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\"><strong>Documentation tips<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep organization documents in one shared, organized location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create folders by year, quarter, event, or leadership position and title them in a way that will be easily searchable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save important templates instead of recreating them every year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record event timelines, vendors, contacts, budgets, and lessons learned<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save copies of successful marketing materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep track of funding sources and application deadlines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document recurring annual processes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a master calendar for important organizational deadlines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review and clean up files at least once per year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archive outdated documents instead of deleting everything<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure incoming officers know where documentation is stored<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid storing sensitive information in shared documents when it isn&#8217;t needed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\"><strong>Tips and tricks from students<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building community through your relationships is everything!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilize your resources!\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SAO Advisor\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fund\/Grant Opportunities (SDEF, ECC, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fellow RSO communities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External CBO\u2019s (Community Based Organizations)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are the breath of life for the longevity of the RSO!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication is key!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important as a leader to show vulnerability and openness to students since that\u2019ll make you more approachable and create a safe space where everyone feels welcomed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you provide guidance for student leaders that come after you! Many students may not have that much experience and may not know how to successfully lead, so providing advice can greatly help the outcome of their leadership<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel confident in your abilities!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\"><strong>Tips and tricks from ECC staff<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Ask early, ask often.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Staff are generally better able to help when you reach out before a deadline or crisis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re unsure whether something is allowed, <\/span><b>ask before making plans<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep track of important deadlines\u2014don&#8217;t rely on someone else to remind you<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read emails from campus partners and advisors thoroughly before following up with questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save important emails and communications for future reference<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When asking for help, explain <\/span><b>what you\u2019re trying to accomplish<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not just what you need<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring specific questions to meetings with advisors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t be afraid to say, \u201cI don&#8217;t understand this yet.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build relationships with on-campus resources before you need something from them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give yourself extra time for processes involving approvals, funding, reservations, or multiple campus partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a policy changes, update your organization&#8217;s documentation and inform your team immediately<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your leadership team informed\u2014not just the president<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When something doesn&#8217;t go as planned, focus on <\/span><b>problem-solving rather than blame<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that staff advisors are here to support your organization, but <\/span><b>student leaders are still responsible for leading their organization<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your advisor as a thought partner\u2014not just someone who approves things<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are here for 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