2013-2014Work Plan

Kelly Charpentier-Berg, President

These plans are in ADDITION to our regular advocacy and support

efforts, which will continue as usual!

Goal 1: Continue to improve the education

and support of our Governing Council and Platform Committee

Members.

Objective 1: Have all regions represented for discussions

on all significant organizational and policy

decisions.

Tactics for achievementTactic 1: Develop and prioritize our upcoming policy and legislative agenda by providing consultation sessions prior to requests for finalization with Platform Committee.Tactic 2: Increase Platform Committee involvement by having a member give a presentation on relevant research topics during prep meetings.Tactic 3: Provide staff and cabinet support during research development and execution of presentations and motions. Tactic 4: Continue to provide and expand annual transitional training for regional representatives.Tactic 5: Cabinet communication monthly to GC and Platform Committee members to review agenda items, answer questions and encourage discussion.

Objective 2: Utilize cabinet and staff support

to strengthen the content and flow of

regional meetings.

Tactics For Achievement

Tactic 1: President and Vice-President will provide suggested agenda items to representatives prior to every conference.Tactic 2: Provide training on electronic tools to encourage virtual attendance when transportation proves difficult.

Goal 2: Better support Campus

Student Governments.

Objective 1: Actively communicate with 100% of campuses

throughout the year.

Tactics For AchievementTactic 1: Call Student Senate Presidents monthly to address campus specific concerns, offer additional resources and assist with registration. Tactic 2: Consult with CSGs and organize visits to 80% of campuses based around topics of campus interest and MSCSA campaigns.Tactic 3: Contact advisors of inactive CSGs at least once per semester to identify and remove barriers to participation. Tactic 4: Implement social media plan to build excitement and increase information sharing.

Objective 2: Train Campus Student Governments on

effective methods of organizing

Tactics For Achievement

Tactic One: Develop pilot training by spring semester. Tactic Two: Debut training in summer of 2014

Goal 3:Expand donor and funding

base.

Objective One: Increase

scholarship giving to $30,000 annually.

Tactics For AchievementTactic One: Continue to grow I GAVE annual giving campaign by expanding matching gift program and reaching out to more MSCSA alumni.Tactic Two: Increase Scholarship Dinner profit to $15,000 by expanding sponsorship opportunities and identifying new target donors.Tactic Three: Utilize our vast student network at our colleges to collect student created items to generate additional donations.

Objective Two: Create fundraising program to

support capital improvements to our

office facilities.

Tactics for Achievement

Tactic One: Create a formal program for a facility/capital campaign using a fundraising consultant.  Tactic Two: Partner with alumni association to implement campaign in order to inspire personal investment from our friends and alumni.

Objective Three: Secure $10,000 in sponsorships and grants by June 30, and create multi-year plan.

Tactics for Achievement

Tactic One: Identify key programming areas for soliciting external funds.  Tactic Two: Create an ongoing grant cycle plan and identify potential donors with assistance from fundraising consultant.

Goal 4: Maximize accountability and resources through

programming, office processes

and facilities.

Objective One: Increase student satisfaction with

trainings and events by

averaging 3/4 on all surveyed

metrics.

Tactics For AchievementTactic One: Survey student conference attendees regarding new topic ideas for future conferences.  Tactic Two: Investigate additional ideas for more multi-level curriculum and workshops, and create pilot programming.

Objective Two: Offer consistency in event

and conference delivery.

Tactics For AchievementTactic One: Create schedule of all conference details on an annual basis, and meet all deadlines. Tactic Two: Host regular brainstorming sessions regarding strengths and challenges of our conferences, and identify actionable items. Tactic Three: Create and train MSCSA leadership on utilizing a Style & Communication Guide.

Objective Three: Increase use of the 1515 Robert Street

property by stakeholders for

trainings, seminars, retreats and workshops

to 10 events by June 30.

Tactics For Achievement

Tactic One: Create a space utilization plan for training center at 1515 Robert

Street property.  

Tactic Two: Invite regions and senates to host small meetings (15 people)

onsite at 1515 Robert Street property. 

Tactic Three: Host meetings with constituents, partners, decision

makers and stakeholders in the new facility.