As Student Body President at Abilene Christian University, I guided the Student Government Association (SGA) in releasing its first-ever Fall Semester Report. This groundbreaking document outlined the accomplishments of the Executive Cabinet during the Fall semester and set a vision for the upcoming Spring semester. The report was distributed to the university’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and presented to University President Dr. Phil Schubert.
- Inform Stakeholders: Update faculty and students on SGA’s progress throughout the semester.
- Set Future Expectations: Establish clear goals and expectations for the upcoming semester.
- Highlight Achievements: Showcase the accomplishments of the Student Congress and provide an overview of pending legislation.
As the leader of a team of seven Executive Cabinet members, I oversaw the creation of the Fall Semester Report. Specifically:
- Team Leadership: Directed the communications team, which included a Press Secretary and a Marketing Director.
- Strategic Planning: Outlined the objectives for the report, emphasizing the need for a professional and visually engaging document.
- Collaboration: Worked closely with the communications team to ensure the report accurately reflected our achievements and future goals.
Challenges
- Tight Deadlines: Faced unrealistic deadlines that put pressure on the team and the quality of the final product.
- Communication Hiccups: Experienced miscommunications that led to a rushed final editing process and insufficient proofing.
Solutions and Achievements
- Professional Deliverable: Despite challenges, the communications team produced a professional, concise, and informative report.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Successfully distributed the report to the SLT and presented it to the University President, enhancing transparency and accountability.
- Lessons Learned: Conducted a post-project debrief to address the issues faced, leading to improved communication strategies and more realistic deadline setting for future projects.
The Fall Semester Report was well-received by faculty, students, and university leadership. It set a new precedent for transparency within the SGA and provided a clear roadmap for the upcoming semester. The experience highlighted the importance of effective communication, realistic planning, and team coordination.
- Role President
- Client ACU SGA
- Date 31 December 2018
- View the Report ACU SGA Fall Report