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We can help! Coaches provide support to students on their involvement journey. Any student can request support from a Coach through a variety of options:

 
Get Involved Consultation: 

Looking to get involved and not sure where to begin? Wanting to take a different path on your involvement journey? Connect with a Coach through an Involvement Consultation to receive a personalized list of recommended student organizations based on your interests and aspirations.

This appointment is generally 20 minutes.
 


Student Org Check-In Meeting:

Check-in with a Coach to address specific goals you have as an organization. As our most common type of meeting request, a check-in meeting will allow you to discuss your priorities and collaboratively develop a plan for organizational success. If your organization has previously met with a Coach, please schedule with your assigned team member. Common requests include:

  • Following organization processes (registration, elections, transitions, and any other constitutional processes)
  • Increasing member engagement (recruitment, retention, on-boarding, off-boarding)
  • Navigating organizational changes (developing new initiatives, re-structuring, leadership responsibilities)
  • Preparing for upcoming event/experience (brainstorming, action planning, risk reduction)
  • Using university resources (completing applications, integrating resources into the organization's operations)
  • All Student Organization Framework outcomes & resources

This appointment is generally 30 minutes.

Student Org Constitution Review - Currently not offered, schedule a Check-In meeting to review your constitution

The constitution is one of the most valuable components contributing to an organization's success. It's important to make sure your constitution is best serving your organization. A Coach can do an in-depth review of your organization's constitution to help you and your team identify opportunities to strengthen the foundation of your organization. You will submit detailed information to the Coach who will then complete the review and provide you with feedback.

This appointment is generally 60 minutes.


Advisor Consultations:

All advisors and co-advisors are invited to schedule time with our student org team for brief, informal, “office hours” style conversations. During these 20-minute appointments you are invited to ask questions, consult about an issue, get help with the Management System, or whatever else you might need.
 

New Org Support:

A new student organization is encouraged to connect with a Coach who can be there every step of the way to support you launching this exciting new initiative on campus. You must go through the New Org Process before you can schedule with a Coach. Schedule a Check-In Meeting if you'd like an introduction to various resources, or a Constitution Review to work on your new constitution.
 

General Org Support: 

If you don't particularly need a meeting or need to connect sooner than a meeting is available, reach out to csls@osu.edu.
 

Coaches utilize the Student Organization Framework to pursue organizational excellence across a variety of essential outcomes. Coaches are well-versed in university contacts and resources, and serve as a liaison to help you find the answers you need.

Request Coach Support Now

For help requesting support from a Coach, email csls@osu.edu.

Not seeing what you need? Maybe one of our partners can help!

Other Student Activities Services:

  • Student Leadership Advocates - Workshop requests for teambuilding, communication, recruitment, leadership transitions, and more!
  • Pay It Forward - Service consultations, single days of service, Columbus Service Support Program, and more.
  • OSU Votes - Voter registration consultations, workshops, and information.
  • KBK Center Resource Room - KBK Center room reservations and services offered to student organizations.

Campus Partner Services:

Meet the Team

studentorgcoaches@osu.edu

Coach Team Members