Purpose

The purpose of the Student Affairs Organization (SAO) is as follows:

1. To provide professional development opportunities for students pursuing a career in student affairs.

2. To increase awareness and understanding of the function of professional associations in the field of student affairs.

3. To assist students in the Master's of Student Affairs program in academic and profesional skill development.

4. To increase awareness of the Master's of Student Affairs program as a field of study.

5. To promote cohesiveness and interaction among the students in the Master's of Student Affairs program and to provide a structure through programming, social activities, and special projects.

  

Officers

Officers of the Student Affairs Organization include: 

President - Aleigha Ford

Vice President - Melissa Ohlfest

Social Co-Chairs - Andrew Crain, Lisa Mitchell, Justin Lozano

Professional Development Chair - Alison Sinadinos

Student Representatives for the Student Affairs Advisory Council – Mary DeMoss, Andrew Fuller

Student Affairs Cohort Alliance Co-Chairs - Julia Jacobs, Shelly Kuschmann 

 

Scheduled Events

SAO Meeting

(November 17 - 7:30 pm - PSU 308) - Meet to discuss upcoming events and to network with each other.

Dixie Stampede

(November 23 - 3:00 pm - Branson, MO) - The Dixie Stampede is a family-friendly dinner theater in Branson, MO that offers dinner with live entertainment. Contact Katie Jett if you are interested. Tickets are $20.

Personal Mission Statement Development Session

(December 4 - 12:00 pm) - Do you need to develop a personal mision statement for your academic portfolio? (The answer is YES!) You will receive guidance on how to start your mission statement. Bring your lunch!

Nakato

(December 7 - 12:00 pm) - Enjoy lunch at Nakato's - a Japanese restaurant located just north of the Battlefield Mall.

End of the Year Celebration

(December 14 - 7:00 pm) - The Alpha class will be hosting a night of relaxation and celebration for the Beta class. Come celebrate the completion of your first semester!!

 

SAO Newsletter 

See the SAO Summer 2008 Newsletter

 

Conference Funding

The Student Organization Funding Allocation Council (SOFAC) can help with funding the expense of a conference. Some things to note about funding:

• Organizations can not receive more than $5,000 a year and are limited to $1,000 for conferences
• Conference funds are limited to a maximum of four (4) students each year
• Proposals have to be submitted three (3) weeks in advance
• SOFAC does not pay for association membership dues or food
• SOFAC will not fund university personnel

Information can be found at http://studentorganizations.missouristate.edu/sofac/

The SAO Executive Board is now accepting requests to be supported by SAO. Since we are limited by how much funding we receive as an organization, we are asking that you fill out the form below and send to AleighaFord@MissouriState.edu by October 20th.  

The SAO is eager to address any questions you may have. Contact Aleigha Ford at 417-836-5338 or the email address listed above if you have any questions.

Click here for the SOFAC Funding Form.