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SGA MentorshipTanisha and Amy

The ProblemA senator’s first year in SGA can be confusing due toMeeting proceduresStarting initiativesKnowing who to contactFollowing through with goalsDifficult to get immersed quicklyLeads to stagnanceProductivity as an organization decreasesUnfulfilled long-term (5, 10 year) goalsDevelop a mentorship programAllow for smoother transitions when being inducted to SGAChanges/initiatives will be made quicker and more efficiently

The Solution: “Big/Little”Similar to big/little systems in other clubs, but without lineagesPairs based on commitment/energy levelAll first years in SGA will have a big:“Freshman” even if not a first-year studentEligibility to be a big:≥1 year in SGAWas a senator in the previous yearNot mandatoryResponsibilities:Check in with freshman senatorAnswer questions about SGA, ideas, logisticsRecommend initiatives/directionBe nice!

Next Steps & Discussion PointsNext steps:Send out survey with questions about time commitment, interests, preferencesCurrent concerns:Amount of participationMandatory?LogisticsBig/little survey questionsHow to optimize matches?

Summary

This proposal by Tanisha and Amy creates an SGA mentorship program called “Big/Little.” 1Tanisha and Amy 2The Solution: “Big/Little”
It addresses first-year confusion about meeting procedures, initiatives, contacts, and goals, and aims to make SGA transitions smoother and changes more efficient. 3A senator’s first year in SGA can be confusing due to 4Allow for smoother transitions when being inducted to SGA
Every first-year SGA senator, called a “freshman” even if not a first-year student, would be paired with a big. 5All first years in SGA will have a big: “Freshman” even if not a first-year student
A big must have at least one year in SGA and have been a senator in the previous year; serving as a big would not be mandatory. 6≥1 year in SGA Was a senator in the previous year Not mandatory
Bigs would check in with their assigned senator, answer questions, recommend initiatives or direction, and provide support. 7Check in with freshman senator Answer questions about SGA, ideas, logistics Recommend initiatives/direction Be nice!
The next step is a survey about time commitment, interests, and preferences; open questions include participation, whether the program should be mandatory, logistics, survey design, and matching. 8Send out survey with questions about time commitment, interests, preferences Current concerns: Amount of participation Mandatory? Logistics Big/little survey questions How to optimize matches?

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Senate General Body Meeting #17 — Agenda (01/28/25) — Minutes / Senate, 112th session
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