Welcome to the Union!
Agenda • • • • • • • • • • • •
Introductions and Union Departments Your FSU Experience What is a Student Union? Why are Student Unions Important? NACA and DEAL Program Oglesby Union Structure Who’s Who in the Union? Why Do Unions Hire Students? Why Are You Working in the Union? Filling Out Your Timesheet Welcome from the Union Director Mingle with Other Union Student Employees
Introductions and Union Department
Your FSU Experience
What is a Student Union?
What is a Student Union? • A Union is the “campus living room” – A place where students can come together • • • • • • • •
Share Ideas Meet New People Eat Lounge Around Play Games Join Clubs See Movies Get the most from their college experience
Why are Student Unions Important?
Why are Unions Important? • College Unions are important to college life in two major aspects – Provide a space for students – Place to get connected
Why are Unions Important? • Student Leader DEAL Program
Oglesby Union Structure
Division of Student Affairs The Division of Student Affairs collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to create welcoming, supportive and challenging environments that maximize opportunities for student learning and success. Through high quality programs, the Division facilitates student development, celebrates differences, and promotes civic and global responsibility.
Division of Student Affairs Leadership
Dr. Mary Coburn Vice President of Student Affairs
Dr. Allison H. Crume
Dr. Brandon Bowden
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs
Mission The Oglesby Union is a diverse and engaging community that fosters individual and collective learning by providing outstanding services and opportunities for involvement.
Values • Excellence We are a center for community that provides the highest caliber services and activities for our guests.
• Respect We provide a culturally diverse environment that creates opportunity for discovery and encourages dignity in the learning process.
• Learning We are a learning environment where student development and leadership opportunities as well as entertainment and cultural enrichment abound.
Values • Vision We encourage the curious to be creative, and promote citizenship as interactions occur in program development and self-governance.
• Openness We are a laboratory providing students with the opportunity to partner with each other as well as staff and faculty to foster trust, teamwork, and group involvement.
Who’s Who in the Union?
Union Leadership
Bill Clutter Director of Oglesby Union
Mark Striffler
Robyn Brock
Senior Associate Director of Oglesby Union
Associate Director of Oglesby Union
Union Department Heads
Maria Simpler
Elizabeth Valentine
Accounting
Administration
Lydia Keith Art Center
Union Department Heads
Kathy Barber Askew Student Life Center
Mike Fine
Chad Mathews
Crenshaw Lanes
Flying High Circus
Union Department Heads
Ladanya Ramirez Surmeier Education & Assessment
Matt Watson
Jeannie McLendon-Ferguson
Guest Services
Human Resources
Union Department Heads
Greg Akridge Operations
Joe Lowder
Larin Littwin
Student Activities Center
Union Marketing
Why Do Unions Hire Students?
• Students are a vital part of how the Oglesby Union is run. • Without student employees, the Union would not function like it does. • The Union and Campus Rec employ more students than any other department within Student Affairs.
• Students give a student face to the Union They reinforce the fact that the union is for students, by students.
• Student employees give Union Administration direct access to the Student Perspective
Why Are You Working in the Union?
Benefits – Money – A flexible work schedule – A convenient place to work – 10% Bookstore discount – Direct access to programs within the Union – Ability to meet various artists and talents that perform in the Union – Advanced screenings of movies
Intended Outcomes – Ability to affect policy and procedural changes for the Union – Gain a wide variety of skills that can be used in your future careers • Leadership • Customer Service • Conflict Resolution
Intended Outcomes – Professionalism
Intended Outcomes • Customer Service – Service is essential to the mission; therefore, all staff should view themselves as customer service specialists. – All patrons of Oglesby Union services and programs are important. – Because of the funding model, however, the unit recognizes priorities in claims for service. That priority is: • Students of Florida State University • Florida State University faculty & staff • University-related organizations
•Training Program – – – –
September 18, 2014 September 30, 2014 October 16, 2014 October 29, 2014
^^7pm-8pm in HWC 2100, Wellness Center Auditorium^^
VISIT: SMR.FSU.EDU
FAQs – Can I use cell phones and social media during work? (p. 31) – Can I study while I am at work? (p. 32) – Do I have to maintain a certain GPA to be employed by the Union? (p.32) – How do I get paid? (pp. 34-36) For more information, please review your handbook.
Filling Out Your Timesheet
Welcome from the Union Leadership
Mingle with Other Union Student Leaders & Employees