2016-2017LEADERSHIP ELECTION

MEETING

AGENDA

Overview of OHDCC’s history Our experience 2016 – 2017 leadership roles Election & application process Questions

HISTORYOHDCC was founded in 2001 by Keith Bernardo

Originally, it was more of a ‘consulting club’, composed primarily of PhD students in the program

Eventually, it became the MA student organization

Mateo Cruz, PhD Candidate and former president, founded many current OHDCC structures in 07-08

OHDCC currently has approximately 150 members

MISSION STATEMENT

OHDCC is a student-run professional organization that operates under the program in Social-Organizational Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University. OHDCC serves to promote professional and skill development among members, create networking opportunities, and connect to each other to form a community at TC.

The 2015-2016 Team

Carnelius Quinn, President

Sam Kronish, VP of Budget

Meg Connelly, VP of Alumni Engagement

Zach Kristensen, VP of Professional Development

Carrie Lieberthal, VP of Member Engagement

5 LEADERSHIP ROLESPresident

VP of Professional

Development

VP of Alumni Engagement

Set vision; Develop annual strategy with team; Liaise with Office of Student Activities (SDA); Work with faculty advisor Sarah Brazaitis; Manage group

dynamics

Develop budgeting strategy for

events; Investigate revenue sources; Liaise with SDA;

Monitor expenses

Develop annual strategy to enhance

development of members to support their future career

goals

Develop strategy to continue connection

of lifetime membership; Liaise with alumni, faculty,

admin, alumni relations

Develop annual strategy for community

building of current membership to create a strong

student network

VP of Budget VP of Member Engagement

THE PROCESS – PRESIDENTMarch 7thDeadline to apply to be the 2016-2017 OHDCC President

March 24thPresidential PanelOnline ballot opened immediately after debate

March 27thPresidential ballot closed and counted

March 28th2015-2016 OHDCC President announced

THE PROCESS – PRESIDENTApplication: Questions on the application are intended to give members a better sense of your platform and vision as president, as well as help you prepare for the Presidential Debate.1. Why did you join the program? Tell us your story! 2. What are your strongest motivators in running for OHDCC president? 3. What do you hope to accomplish (i.e. vision, action plan) in the next

year as president?4. Thinking back to your last leadership experience how would your peers

describe you as a leader?5. Using only pictures, tell us something we don’t know about you (e.g.,

GIF, photo of yourself, drawing, etc.)

Presidential Debate: This is an opportunity for OHDCC members to get to know you. OHDCC will facilitate a Q&A, also allowing time for candidates to address questions raised by members.

THE PROCESS – VICE PRESIDENTS

March 28thDeadline to apply to be on the 2016-2017 OHDCC Leadership Board

• Need to specify desire to be the VP of Budget, VP of Alumni Engagement, or VP Member Engagement, VP Professional Development

Online ballot opened to OHDCC members for voting 3/30

April 1stVice Presidential ballot closed and counted

April 2nd2016-2017 OHDCC Leadership Board results announced

THE PROCESS – VICE PRESIDENTS

Application: Please keep the responsibilities of the VP role you are applying to in mind as you craft your answers.1. What are your strongest motivators in running for

OHDCC Vice President? 2. What do you plan to accomplish (e.g., vision, action plan,

etc.) during your year as vice president? 3. Thinking back to your last leadership experience, how

would your peers describe you as a leader?4. Why did you choose the Social Org Psych program at TC?5. Using only pictures, tell us something we don’t know

about you (e.g., GIF, photo of yourself, drawing, etc.)

QUESTIONS?