Training Opportunities

Officer Transitions

This webinar was focused on supporting student groups who are currently transitioning their group's officers. An officer transition entails the transfer of documentation, goal setting, and connecting with your group. 

The webinar recording with closed captioning can be viewed at https://z.umn.edu/officertransitionwebinar (opens in a new tab). The resources mentioned in the webinar may be found at z.umn.edu/OTresourcedoc (opens in a new tab).

Information Security

This training was focused on practices catered to Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) who manage their own finances and store their own data. Information security is the process and methods designed and implemented to protect confidential, private and sensitive information or data from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, destruction, or modification.

The recording with closed captioning can be viewed at z.umn.edu/sginfosecurity (opens in a new tab).

Hosting a Virtual Officer Retreat

This training was focused on supporting groups who would like to host a virtual officer retreat. An officer retreat is an opportunity to step away from normal meeting spaces and to review the group holistically. This training will provide recommendations on holding this retreat in an online setting.

The recording with closed captioning can be viewed at z.umn.edu/sgvirtualretreat (opens in a new tab).

Tax-Exempt Status

This webinar focused on providing general information to Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) that is available online on the SUA website, the State of Minnesota, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Be advised that Student Activities staff are not tax advisors or experts. Specific tax questions can be addressed by a tax advisor or CPA.

The recording with closed captioning can be viewed at z.umn.edu/sgtewebinar (opens in a new tab). The slide deck can also be viewed at z.umn.edu/sgtaxexemptslides (opens in a new tab). Students may view the On-Going Compliance resource mentioned in the webinar at z.umn.edu/sgocresource (opens in a new tab).

Sexual Misconduct Prevention

This webinar focused on discerning healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationship related to preventing sexual misconduct. This webinar was co-hosted with The Aurora Center.

Due to the confidential nature of the workshop, no recording will be available. Students may reference the slide deck at z.umn.edu/sgsmwebinar (opens in a new tab) and sua.umn.edu for student group resources related to sexual misconduct prevention, response and restoration.

Recruitment Resources

This webinar focused on developing a recruitment plain, reviewing University pathways to recruit new members and the resources available to student groups particularly in the fall semester. Student groups may view the recording (with closed captioning available) at z.umn.edu/sgrecruitingweb (opens in new tab). Students may also reference the slide deck at z.umn.edu/sgrwebslidedeck (opens in a new tab).

Membership Recruitment

This webinar was designed to help student groups develop a recruitment campaign, review strategies for a recruitment plan, and provide recommendations to set up for success. The recording with closed captioning can be found at z.umn.edu/recruitmentweb (opens in a new tab). The slide deck may be referenced at z.umn.edu/MRslidedeck (opens in a new tab) and the resources discussed at z.umn.edu/membershipresources (opens in a new tab).

Financial Transitions

This webinar was catered to student groups transition important financial information in a secure and timely manner. The webinar recording (with closed captioning) can be found at z.umn.edu/FTWebinar (opens in a new tab). The slide deck can be found atz.umn.edu/FTslidedeck (opens in a new tab) and the resources discussed at z.umn.edu/FTresources (opens in a new tab).

Creating a Feasible Timeline Webinar

This training focused on supporting student groups through creating a feasible timeline for an event. Creating a timeline for your group’s event is essential to ensure organization and attention to detail when planning an event. The recording may be found at at https://z.umn.edu/timeline-webinar (opens in a new tab) and additional resources at z.umn.edu/timelineresources (opens in a new tab).

Permit Overview Webinar

This webinar focused on providing students with information regarding applying for and obtaining the correct permits needed for their event. This webinar gives an overview of permits such as food permits, film applications, and alcohol permits. The recording with closed captioning can be found at z.umn.edu/permitwebinar (opens in a new tab). The slide deck can be found at z.umn.edu/permitwebinarslides (opens in a new tab) along with additional resources at z.umn.edu/permitresources (opens in a new tab).

Venues on Campus Webinar

This webinar focused on giving student groups an overview of different venue spaces on campus, as well as how to reserve a room for an event. It is important to pick your venue based on your event’s capacity. The presentation with closed captions at z.umn.edu/venuewebinar (opens in a new tab). Additional resources may be found at z.umn.edu/VenueResources (opens in a new tab) and the slide deck at z.umn.edu/venueslides (opens in a new tab).

SAO Grants Webinar

This webinar focused on SAO Grants for student groups to learn more about the 2023-2024 overall process (opens in a new tab), updated policies (opens in new tab) and recommendations for future application cycles (opens in a new tab). Student groups can access the webinar recording with closed captioning at z.umn.edu/2023GrantsWebinar (opens in a new tab) and the slide deck at z.umn.edu/saograntwebslides (opens in a new tab). Students can reference the speaker notes of the slide deck for more resources.