Goal Setting
Many
different theories, styles, outlines and programs exist for individuals
and groups to set goals. The following outline should help your club
understand where it currently is in its development, where it wants
to go in the future, and how to get there. This is a great activity
to do during the club officer transition period! (See
the bullets for a sample process)
I. Define the current state
- XYZ Club is a group of 15 people who are very energetic and have the potential to be one of the strongest, most recognizable groups on campus, however, we have had problems recruiting new members, particularly upper classmen.
- What do we need to work on?
- What areas can we focus on?
- What has been successful/unsuccessful?
- What are some potential roadblocks?
- What resources do we have available to accomplish our goals?
- XYZ Club will improve membership recruitment over the next two years.
- XYZ Club will work more collaboratively with other student organizations this year.
IV. Establish objectives
- XYZ Club members will be responsible for getting three people to join by February 1.
- XYZ Club's membership will reach 50 by this time next year.
- XYZ Club will become more well known on campus.
V. Coordinate activities
- XYZ Club will hold informational meetings to introduce students to the organization.
- XYZ Club will distribute free tickets to events for those students who attend committee meetings.
- XYZ Club will create a standard logo and implement an awareness campaign via the Internet, and by advertisements on campus.
VI. Implement the activities
- The Vice President for Membership will be responsible for keeping track of each member's progress in recruiting new members.
- The Vice President for Programming will coordinate all informational meetings and related social events with the primary purpose of recruiting members.
- The Vice President for Marketing will be responsible for coordinating the web page, logo creation, and any other related marketing.
For more information regarding developing a more effective and efficient organization, contact the Student Activities Office.
