Organization Development for Student Organizations

The Organization Development Directors exist so that organizations can thrive and be essential to the
Elon Community. Student leaders are very busy, so the Org. Development Directors do the work for
you. Packets containing information about Retention, Communication, and others, are available upon
request, and online versions will be coming soon! Whether your organization is functioning smoothly or
struggling, they can help you. Please do not hesitate to set up an appointment to discuss any concerns
or to just get to know them.

The Center for Leadership is prepared to provide organization development consulting in the following areas:

• Effective Meetings: Planning/Delegating
• Transitioning Leadership: Passing on leadership positions in your organization effectively
• Organizational Structure: Creating a framework for leadership in your organization
• Recruitment & Retention: Sustaining loyal organization members
• Team Building: Group dynamics, enhancing team performance
• Event Planning: Organizing large or small events
• Conflict Resolution: Civility, ethics & balances
• Goal Setting: Making them attainable and accomplishing those goals
• Communication: Effectively communicating to all members of your organization
• Response Ability:  The effect of bystander behavior

Allow us to customize a workshop that meets your organization's needs by completing an online request form!

Future Events

Snacking on Leadership events are over for the semester. Please check back in the Fall of 2013! 

There will be a weekly email for all student organization presidents starting in the Fall of 2013! This will include information from SGA, Student Activities, and Organization Development!

Student Organization Resources

Activities for Exec & General Body Meetings

Student Government Association Organization Council

SGA is revamping it's Organization Council! Stay tuned for more information!

Click here to find out who your SGA Org Council Representative is: Organization Council Website !

Student Activities

Need information about becoming an organization? Want information about upcoming events from the Office of Student Activites?

Click here: Student Activites Website

Past events

Snacking on Leadership/ Leadership for Lunch 

1.  Dr. Danieley, President Emeritus spoke about  the history of Elon and the impact of Elon's Presidents.
2. Ashley Pinney, Senior Career Advising Fellow, spoke about how to market your leadership experience (interviews and resumes)
3. Bryan Burney, an Elon alum, who was born and raised in Burlington, spoke about  his insights into leadership and the connection between Elon and the Burlington community. 

Student Leader Mini Retreat

In February 2013, Student leaders met to set goals, learn about important happenings on campus/resources available, and speak with high-level administrators. This was also an opportunity for student leaders to connect and share their ideas with others.There is also a President's Dinner that happens every Fall. Student leaders meet at the President's House in preparation for the year ahead.

Intersect: Diversity and Leadership Conference

Intersect 2013:  Diversity and Leadership Conference is a conference open to students, faculty, and professional staff at Elon to provide participants with an unprecedented look at the disciplines of diversity, leadership and the cross-sections of the two.  Co-sponsored by the Center for Leadership and the Multicultural Center, Intersect was a new initiative for 2012.  These topics were explored through two independent conferences: the Diversity Leadership Conference and the Leadership Development Institute.  During this two-day conference, participants will engage in dialogue, reflection and training through keynote speakers, workshops and lunch and learns. The conference pillars: power and privilege, social change, oppression, and organizational development work to inspire participants to create positive change for the common good in their organizations and community.

For more information or to request organization development services contact:

Org. Development Directors

Laura Orr and Hannah Orth 
Orgdevelopment@elon.edu