In light of the changes with moving virtual, RSO Transition Week has evolved to match our current virtual environment. We've been working with the new challenges to restructuring the expectations. The tasks are designed to be completed at your own pace; however, there will be check-ins to ensure that you are getting the most out of the sessions. Below are the five tasks that we are asking you to complete to earn the $50 incentive to go towards your unrestricted account. Complete three of the five (one must be Connect re-registration) for the $25 incentive. The monetary incentives are generously sponsored by the Student Government Association. To be considered for the monetary incentive, these tasks must be completed by Monday, April 20, 2020, at noon. 

  1. Connect Re-registration
    Re-register your organization on Connect by providing new officers, updated roster, updated constitution, and agreement to terms and conditions. This is important to ensure that we have the correct contact information for RSOs over the summer. This task is required if you are only completing three out of the five tasks for the monetary incentive.
  2. Recruitment Video
    It's time to start thinking about recruitment! Your RSO team needs to create a two-minute video that you could show to new students. You will need to include your organization's name and mission. Showcase what you do! You could include testimonies from current members and photos. While you can use any video platform you prefer, remember that you have access to PowerPoint and Zoom at a minimum. Be creative. Have fun. Make the best sales pitch you can on behalf of your RSO! Who knows ... you could be featured on the summer to our new students! At the very least you will be ready for next fall's involvement fair and your first meeting. You will need the link to your video to [email protected].
  3. Incoming Leaders Session
    This pre-recorded video session is for student leaders who will be entering a leadership role in your RSO. The video provides tips and suggestions for taking on new leadership roles. Along with the video, we will have a follow-up quiz/reflection for the leader who completes this. See the video below before completing the reflection form. 
Incoming Officers Information Session

Penn State Altoona's Center for Student and Civic Engagement offers an information session for incoming officers with Jessie Hurkes, Assistant Director.

  1. Transferable Skills Session
    This session is led by Career Services to prepare student leaders for translating their skills onto a resume. They provide examples of how student leaders use their RSO leadership experiences to become contenders in the job market. See the video below before completing the reflection form.
Resume Writing with Career Services

Courtney Kantoski, a career counselor in Penn State Altoona's Office of Career Services offers a virtual resume writing workshop.

  1. Outgoing Leaders Session
    This short, pre-recorded video session is for student leaders who will be leaving at the end of the semester. It includes reminders of processes that need to be completed in preparation for the transition in leadership. Along with the video, we will have a follow-up quiz/reflection for the leader who completes this task. See the video below and then complete the reflection form.
Outgoing Student Leaders

Penn State Altoona's Center for Student and Civic Engagement offers an information session for outgoing student leaders.