Greetings Presidents!
Happy Friday! The president’s digest is a weekly email full of this week’s updates from our office, councils, chapters, CSU and the community.
By condensing, all these emails that were previously sent to you individually into one weekly presidents digest email, we are reducing the overall amount of correspondence you receive. That makes it even more important for you to read through this information thoroughly to ensure you are aware of all relevant information as well as share it with your chapter as appropriate. As the chapter president, you are responsible for knowing all information contained in this email and sharing it with your membership.
Please ensure you read through the entire Presidents Digest and pass along relevant information and opportunities to officers and/or members. While we know that the digest emails are long, we respect your desire to not receive many, many emails each week and thus condense everything in one message. The tradeoff is the expectation for chapter presidents to be familiar with all the information included. Please also note that we are happy to include updates and announcements from chapters and councils in the digest as well.
OFSL Updates & Reminders
- Presidents Forum
- Required for chapter presidents, but if for some reason you are unable to attend one (or all of these meetings) please email natalie.padron@colostate.edu to arrange an appropriate proxy to attend in your place.
- Todday, October 25, 2019, 3:30-5 p.m., LSC Grey Rock Room (290)
- Our October Presidents Forum is all about conflict resolution and requires that you complete a pre-assessment prior to attending. Assessment instructions were emailed out earlier last week. Please make sure you have completed the assessement or have a designated proxy complete the assessement (if they will be attending in your place) ptior to our session today.
- November 15, 2019, 3:30-5 p.m., LSC 382
- Todday, October 25, 2019, 3:30-5 p.m., LSC Grey Rock Room (290)
- Required for chapter presidents, but if for some reason you are unable to attend one (or all of these meetings) please email natalie.padron@colostate.edu to arrange an appropriate proxy to attend in your place.
Campus Resources
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- We wish to share resources with you that you may use personally or that you may share with others that may be struggling during challenging times. We can also detail more about each of these resources and the ways they may be utilized during upcoming Presidents Forum and council meetings.
- Student Diversity Programs & Services
- Student Case Management
- CSU Health Network
- CSU Counseling Services
- Tell Someone (refer someone if you are concerned about their mental health and safety and/or to report a bias related incident)
Encourage members to complete the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey:
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- All fraternity and sorority members should have received an email invitation (to their rams email address) to participate in the NCHA survey. We oversample the f/s community on purpose to learn more about health and wellbeing for our members and to better activate around programming and prevention. Having members complete the survey is immensely helpful for our staff and for chapters. The survey is completely anonymous and is not traced back to any person or chapter. There are also several incentives for f/s members that complete the survey. Please encourage members to complete the survey so we can better understand the overall fraternity/sorority experience related to health and wellbeing.
Tap chapter members to consider governing council leadership:
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- MGC, PHA, and PFC will be electing/slating new council officers this semester. Consider outstanding students and emerging leaders in the chapter you advise and encourage them to apply for council leadership. It is a great way to get involved, connect across the community, and impact change. More information about council leadership can be found at: https://fsl.colostate.edu/council-executive-board-application/
Updates on Community Programming:
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- As many of you know, our office was working to bring a community speaker to campus on November 4, 2019 to discuss the history of racism in the fraternity and sorority community and opportunities for members to engage. Based on conversations with campus partners about the volume of programming occurring in October and early November, we have decided to move our community speaker to next semester. We will share additional information and the date of the program in the coming weeks.
- Although our community speaker will take place in the spring there are still many opportunities to engage in campus programming about diversity, equity and inclusion. We will include such opportunities in this digest weekly.
- As many of you know, our office was working to bring a community speaker to campus on November 4, 2019 to discuss the history of racism in the fraternity and sorority community and opportunities for members to engage. Based on conversations with campus partners about the volume of programming occurring in October and early November, we have decided to move our community speaker to next semester. We will share additional information and the date of the program in the coming weeks.
Please see the CSU Updates section for information on cultural months and other opportunities for continued diversity and inclusion programming.
Elevation Accreditation Deadlines & Reminders
Please note: your chapter is on the Academic Year Program if your election cycle runs from August to May.
Please note: your chapter is on the Calendar Year Program if your election cycle runs January to December.
Ongoing
- Proof of Liability Insurance
- To review the current expiration status for your chapter, click here.
Academic Year
- November 22, 2019
- New Member Completion of F/S 101 Program (if applicable)
- December 13, 2019
Calendar Year
- November 22, 2019
- New Member Completion of F/S 101 Program (if applicable)
- Priority Area Reflections
- Week of December 9-13, 2019
- End of Year Panel
- FSL Awards Panel (Optional)
- December 13, 2019
Should you have any general Elevation questions please email the OFSL accreditation student interns at fsl_elevation@mail.colostate.edu or contact your chapter liaison.
Action Items
Elevation Check-in
- Reach out to your fellow officers and discuss upcoming Elevation deadlines
Other Tasks
- Share the opportunities for involvement with members – specifically Council Executive Board Applications
- Encourage members to complete the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey
Ensure that your chapter as a representative selected to attend council meetings, and inform that person of any upcoming meetings or expectations
Helpful Links & Resources
Request an Advisor
- Need to be connected with new advisors? Please use the Request an Advisor form.
Fraternity & Sorority Life Website
- Stay current on upcoming fraternity and sorority events by checking the online calendar. It is our expectation that chapters view this calendar when building their own calendar to avoid any community-wide or mandatory program conflicts.
Member of the Month
- Have an outstanding member? Nominate them as a Member of the Month!
Advertising through Fraternity & Sorority Life
Have something you’d like to advertise? Email photos or flyers to fsl_pr@mail.colostate.edu to have them included in the presidents digest, shared on social media or highlighted on our digital screen.
Council Updates
Consider applying to serve on your Council’s Executive Board! Applications are available here.
Interfraternity Council
- General Assembly Meeting: The next meeting is Monday, October 28, 2019, 5 p.m., LSC Senate Chambers.
- 2020 Executive Board Slated Candidates will be voted on in General Assembly on Monday.
Multicultural Greek Council
- Delegate Meeting:The next meeting is Monday, October 28, 2019, 4:30 p.m., LSC 300.
- Multicultural Greek Council Executive Board 2020 applications are due Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 by 5pm. Please view 2020 Election Information Flyer and Position Descriptions for additional information. Applications are available here.
National Panhellenic Council
- NPHC Meeting:The next meeting is Monday, October 28, 2019, 7 p.m., LSC 310.
Panhellenic Association
- Panhellenic Meeting:The next meeting is Monday, October 28, 2019, 4 p.m., LSC Senate Chambers.
- Panhellenic Association Executive Board 2020 applications are due Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 by 5pm. Please view the 2020 PHA Election Information & Panhellenic Position Description document for additional information. Applications are available here.
Professional Fraternity Council
- PFC Meeting: The next meeting is Monday, November 4, 2019, 6:15 p.m., LSC 144
Professional Fraternity Council 2020 applications are due Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 by 5pm. Please view the 2020 PFC Election Information and Position Descriptions document for additional information. Applications are available here.
CSU Updates & Announcements
Native American Cultural Center
- The Native American Cultural Center is excited to announce the schedule for the upcoming National Native American Heritage Month! This fall marks the 40 year anniversary of the NACC office, and they are very excited to share a great month of programming for the CSU and Fort Collins community. Programming starts this weekend, and next week will be their big kick-off event, so help them spread the word and come celebrate these events. Linked below is the larger calendar for the month. See their Facebook page for additional marketing for specific events
University Housing
- University Housing is excited to announce that our student staff selection process has begun. We are currently seeking outstanding students to “Join our Ramily” for the 2020-2021 academic year. We are searching for talented individuals to step into the roles of:
- Resident Assistants (RA)
- Undergraduate Halls
- Community Coordinators (CC)
- Undergraduate & Graduate Apartments
- Family Programs Coordinator (FPC)
- Graduate Apartments
- Inclusive Community Assistants (ICA)
- Undergraduate Halls
- Resident Assistants (RA)
- Individuals can apply here. Application period: October 14 – November 11, 2019
- Individuals are invited to participate in an optional informational session. They will be hosting the following informational sessions:
- October 29th, International House Lobby, 6:30-7:30pm
- October 30th, Lory Student Center 312, 5-6pm
- November 6th, Ingersoll Seminar Room, 5-6pm
Orientation & Transition Programs
- 2019 Orientation Leader applications are now available
- OTP is looking for students who:
- Have a desire to make a difference in the lives of new CSU students and their parents, families, and guests during their transition to CSU
- Demonstrate commitment to upholding and living out the CSU Principles of Community
- Have the desire for growth and personal development through an intensive leadership position
- Demonstrate and communicate pride in the CSU experience and Ram community
- Are ready to take leadership and communication skills to the next level by serving as a student representative of CSU
- Act as active team members challenging and supporting one another to learn and grow
- You can explorer the position further on their website here.
- This position is a paid position in addition to housing and meals during the orientation season in June and July.
- Applications are due Sunday, November 3 by 11:59 p.m. The application can be found here.
Pride Resource Center
- The Pride Resource Center is excited to share their full event calendar for the month of October.
- For full details, see attachments below
- LGBTQ History Month, Deafies in Drag
Career Center
- Career Education Specialists
- The Career Center is hiring juniors, seniors, or graduate students to serve as Career Education Specialists. More information is available here.
- Lead Branding & Recruitment Specialist
- The Lead Branding & Recruitment Specialist Board works with 9 different career partners that are looking to hire all different majors and years.
- As a team they provide two 30 minute presentations for student organizations on two topics: Resume Failures and How to Avoid Them and Recruiter Real Talk: Tips for Networking from our Career Partners. They are also able to talk about the career center as a whole and the job opportunities that their partners have right now for students.
- Please reach out to gilfahey@rams.colostate.edu, with any questions or concerns.
Students for Holocaust Awareness
- Students for Holocaust Awareness is looking for volunteers for the following events:
- Litany of Martyrs Reading, Sign up here.
- Field of Flags set up, Sign up here.
- Field of Flags take down, Sign up here.
- Please reach out to allison.a.ogul@gmail.com, for any questions.
TILT Workshop Schedule
- See below attachments for their Academic Success Workshop and CSU Health Network – Well-being Wednesday Fall 2019 workshop schedule.
- More information can be found here.
SLiCE Adaptive Swim
- Pairs CSU student volunteers with members of the community with disabilities with a focus on relationship and community building through having fun in the pool! Volunteers participate in weekly discussions prior to swims to learn about topics such as disability, diversity, and social justice.
- Volunteers can participate Thursday’s 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. or Sunday’s 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. October 2019 though April 2020
- Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC)
- For more information visit sas.colostate.edu
TGIF
- Pairs CSU student volunteers with teens & young adults with disabilities with a focus on community and relationship building through hosting social events on Friday evenings. Volunteers will learn about topics such as disability, diversity, inclusion, and social justice through discussions and activities with other volunteers prior to each event.
- Once or twice a month on Fridays from 5-7p.m.
- Visit tgif.colostate.edu for more information
WGAC
- Each semester WGAC offers a variety of group options for primary and secondary survivors to heal in community with on another. Students of any gender and ability level are encouraged to join. All groups are free of charge.
- See included links below for specific groups or contact wgac@colostate.edu for more information.
WGAC Support Groups, WGAC Healing Nature, WGAC Secondary Survivors, WGAC Body-Mind
Other Updates & Announcements
TSA Pre-Check
- TSA Pre✓® enrollments will be on campus in a mobile RV for students! TSA Pre✓® is an expedited screening program that allows you to not have to remove your shoes, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops, light outerwear, or belts during U.S. airport security. In-person appointments will take place in the parking lot #195, west of the Moby Arena (instead of at Denver International Airport). There are limited appointment times – so sign up quickly!
- Who: All CSU students, who are U.S. citizens
- Where: West parking lot of the Moby Arena in a mobile IdentoGo enrollment RV
- When: Student appointments available week of 10/28/2019 – 11/1/2019
- How long does it take: 10-15 minutes
- How much: $85 for five years
- Payment method: Can be paid by credit card, money order, company check, or certified/cashier’s check. Cash and personal checks are NOT accepted.
- To Sign Up
- Access the application page here.
- For the location, use code “SP-CSUS” in the Zipcode/City/Airport Code box
- Please be sure to make note of your appointment time as no reminders will be sent out
- IMPORTANT! For the in-person appointment, you will need to bring documentation proving your identity and citizenship status. A valid U.S. passport meets both requirements. You will finish the process in person by providing your fingerprints for a background check. More information can be found on the TSA Pre✓® website and FAQ’s on the CSU Office of International Programs website.
Apple Drawing Event
- Apple will be hosting “Everyone Can Create!” Apple will supply the iPads, Pencils and drawing software. All participants will be entered into a raffle for a Apple Watch and Beats Wireless Headphones.
- If your chapter is interested contact Cami Marfizo at cmarfizo@apple.com or 720.202.7927 to get more details on dates, times, and places.
Old Town Putt
- Old Town Putt is a new local business that opened in May. Located in The Exchange in Old Town Fort Collins. This location has nine holes of indoor mini golf, shuffleboard, ski-ball, ping-pong, and many more features. More information is available here.
Generation Exchange
- Generation Exchange puts on free monthly workshops for older adults to be pared up with students and learn how to use technology. More information is available here or contact meryl@generationexchange.org
DIY Creations
- DIY Creations is a tavern at the Outlets of Loveland mall. They facilitate different projects, mostly wood but also including leather, glass etching and string art projects. They can accommodate 55 people at a time.
Use code gals20 for a 20% discount.
Upcoming Events & Programs
To view all upcoming events and programs please visit fsl.colostate.edu