Zachary T. HayesZachary T. Hayes

Neighborhood PLCOffice of Student Activities

Neighborhood PLCOffice of Student Activities

Résumé• Student Government

– University College Senator• SOAR Leader/ Peer Leader• Peer Leader Consultant• Model United Nations• Honors Institute Fellow• Community Advisor• Study Abroad Program Consultant

First StepInvolvement, Mechanics, Leadership

Things to Think About

Management of Limited ResourcesMoney, Time & Effort

Logistical ConcernsContacts, Planning & Practicality

Complexities of Interests Individual, Organizational & Community

What puts the wind in your sail?Campus Leadership

–Student Government (SG)–Peer Leader Consultant (PLC)

Cultural Diversity –Asian Student Association (ASA)–Rainbow Alliance–Black Student Union (BSU)

Greek Life–Sororities & Fraternities

Recreational–Union Activities Board (UAB)–Campus Recreation (CREC)–Intramural Sports

Energize Your Project!• Vision & Purpose

– Why is this program important?– What is your motivation for this program?– What are your intended results?

• Resources– Who do you need to contact?– What materials do you need?– Knowledge – What don’t you know that you need to

know? How can you find out?

• Other Concerns– What are some apparent obstacles?– Whose interest does this effort satisfy? Is this ethical?– Anything else…

Don’t Be Puzzled!Don’t Be Puzzled!Just AskJust Ask

Piece Together Your VisionPiece Together Your Vision

Make a DifferencePick events that most benefit you,

your organization and/or WSU as a whole.

Make a Practical BudgetUnder Budget = Possible Philanthropy Over Budget = Need for Marketing

Make a PlanHow are you going to make this

happen?Sell it to the rest of us.

Make a DifferencePick events that most benefit you,

your organization and/or WSU as a whole.

Make a Practical BudgetUnder Budget = Possible Philanthropy Over Budget = Need for Marketing

Make a PlanHow are you going to make this

happen?Sell it to the rest of us.

Some Possibilities: GrowthA focus on organizational growth.

From a Growth Perspective Your organization is small so

your resources are very limited.

You look to exceed your budget in the hopes a larger organization will support your cause.

Good marketing and presentation will persuade those with the resources to participate.

Plan for the worst. No resources = No action.

Some Possibilities: VisionEstablished organizations focus on vision.

Time to Clarify Our Vision Larger organizations

established in tradition will have relatively plentiful resources to share.

You have more flexibility but be careful not to diverge from your purpose on campus.

As a leading Student Organization, it is wise not to forget about the campus as a whole.

A Unified PerspectiveGrowth and Vision Together

A Teamwork Perspective

Feel free to ask another organization for ideas or resources.

Feel free to be competitive. This may encourage other organizations to make a stronger effort to make a difference.

Keep in mind the bigger picture. This is meant to be random. That’s life.

Be creative!

What Have We Built?

Complexities of Interests Individual, Organizational &

Community

Limited Resource Management Money, time & Effort

Logistical Concerns Contacts, Planning & Practicality

What Have We Invented?What Have We Invented?

• A year at Wright State University.• Some practical ideas for the future.

– (You can take these with you free of charge!)

• Real Live Leaders

• A year at Wright State University.• Some practical ideas for the future.

– (You can take these with you free of charge!)

• Real Live Leaders

Why Am I Here?

• Challenge the Process

• Model the Way

• Encourage the Heart

• Enable Others to Act

• Inspire a Shared Vision