Welcome to the Union!
Union Director:
Dr. Matthew Ducatt
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Agenda
Introductions What is a Student Union? Why are Student Unions Important? Oglesby Union Structure Union Areas Who’s Who in the Union? Why Do Unions Hire Students? Why Are You Working in the Union? FAQs kNOw More Mingle with Other Union Student Employees
Introductions:
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
What is a Student Union? • Unions started as places where students could debate • Starting at Ivy League schools, Unions were often social clubs for men • Later shifted to “centers” for students to congregate • Emphasis on art & culture student organizations • Today’s Union = gathering place for RSO’s, food, services and much more
History of Oglesby Union 1940: Student Alumnae Building is created on campus as “the center of activities for student organizations” 1952: The Student Center (“the alum”) was completed with a snack bar, juke box, and room for dancing
November 14, 1964: The Student Center is expanded to create the Oglesby Union Complex which included dining rooms, games rooms, a barbershop and beauty shop, a ticket office, lounges, an auditorium, offices, meeting rooms, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool
1995: A $3 million project allowed for more meeting and office space as well as general building renovations
History of Oglesby Union 1988: A $3 Million renovation to the complex added a computer lab, a video center, a Senate chamber, thirteen additional meeting rooms, an Art Center, six retail locations, a video games arcade and about twenty new offices
2000: Student Life Building (Askew Student Life Center) is built and dedicated creating the FSU theater; an $8.5 million project 2001: A $2.5 million renovation improved the ballrooms and Student Activities Center 2006: The Union Green is completed after a 2-year renovation
Mission The Oglesby Union is a diverse and engaging community that fosters individual and collective learning by providing outstanding services and opportunities for involvement.
Purpose The union is the community center of the university, serving students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests. By whatever form or name, a college union is an organization offering a variety of programs, activities, services and facilities that, when taken together, represent a well-considered plan for the community life of the university.
The union serves as a unifying force that honors each individual and values diversity. The union fosters a sense of community that cultivates enduring loyalty to the university. Traditionally considered the “hearthstone” or “living room” of the campus, today’s union is the gathering place of the university. The union provides services and conveniences that members of the college community need in their daily lives and creates an environment for getting to know and understand others through formal and informal associations.
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.
Why are Student Unions Important?
Why are Unions Important? • College Unions are important to college life in 3 major aspects 1. Provide a space for students 2. Place to get connected
3. Professional Development
Why are Unions Important? • Student Development Programs
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 B. Coburn
Vice President of Student Affairs
Dr. Allison H. Crume
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Dr. Brandon Bowden
Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs
President
John Thrasher
Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Mary Coburn
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Allison Crume
Union Director
Dr. Matthew Ducatt
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Brandon Bowden
Union Areas
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Areas
Administration Art Center Askew Student Life Center Education, Assessment & Research Crenshaw Lanes FSU Flying High Circus Guest Services Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Operations Student Activities Center
Who’s Who in the Union?
Union Leadership
Dr. Matt Ducatt
Director of Oglesby Union
Mark Striffler
Associate Director of Oglesby Union
Robyn Brock
Associate Director of Oglesby Union
Union Area Heads
Maria Simpler Accounting
Elizabeth Valentine Administration
Jeannie McLendon-Ferguson Human Resources
Union Area Heads
Kathy Barber
Askew Student Life Center
Mike Fine
Crenshaw Lanes
Chad Mathews
Flying High Circus
Union Area Heads
Ladanya Ramirez Surmeier
Education & Assessment
Matt Watson Guest Services
Bil Myers Art Center
Union Area Heads
Greg Akridge Operations
Todd Shaver
Student Activities Center
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 as efficiently. • 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 Time Management
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
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) 2.3 – How do I get paid? (pp. 32-33)
For more information, please review your handbook.
Questions?
Mingle with Other Union Student Leaders & Employees