SOLiD

What is SOLiD?

SOLiD stands for Student Organization Leadership and Development. The Office of Student Engagement and Student Senate facilitates training sessions for student organization leadership that occurs in the fall semester before the academic year begins. This training provides tips and tools on how to lead your organization successfully throughout the academic year. This training is mandatory for Student Senate recognized organizations.

The SOLiD agenda updates student organizations on process and procedure changes in the Office of Student Engagement that impacts student organization business, identifies resources that organizations need to know to be successful, and highlights important policies and procedures.

Just like last year, SOLiD will have two different components: an online Canvas course with assignments and an in-person conference event.

In order for your organization to remain in good standing and be eligible for Senate funding, you must have at least two executive board members complete the online Canvas course and one executive board member must attend and complete the in-person conference.

The SOLiD Schedule

Thursday, August 14

• 3:00PM - 5:00PM: Move-In @ your residence hall
• 6:00PM: Dinner for Movers and SOLiD leaders

Friday, August 15

• 8:45AM - 9:00AM: Check-In @ Wickham Great Hall (if needed)
• 9:00AM - 12:00PM: Movers @ Residence Halls

Saturday, August 16

• 1:00PM - 3:00PM: SOLiD Conference @ Bareis Hall (Frost Lecture Hall)
• 7:00PM - 10:00PM: Casino Night in the Gymnasium

Tuesday, August 19

• 6:00PM - 6:45PM: Set up for Student Org Fair in the Gym
• 6:45PM – 9:00PM: Dean’s Welcome and Student Organization Fair

The SOLiD Canvas course will open on Friday, August 1 at 9:00am and must be completed by Saturday, August 30.

Frequently Asked Questions about SOLiD

"What is the cost?"
There is no cost for participation. The event is sponsored by Office of Student Engagement and Student Senate!

"Who can participate?"
SOLiD is designed specifically for organization leaders, including Greek groups, registered student organizations, honorary groups, and any other student leader on campus!

"What will the program look like?"
The online SOLiD course will cover a wide variety of topics, including finance (budgeting and spending), recruitment, Standards (for Greek groups), and more! The in-person SOLiD conference will primarily deal with event management, so participants should come with an event in mind so they can learn to book a room, make a flyer, etc.

"How do I sign up?"
All organization presidents will receive an email by May 12th, inviting their organizations to participate. Follow the directions in the email to register.

"How can I promote my group to new students?"
There are two great opportunities to let new students know about your group: Casino Night and the Student Organization Fair.

The Casino Night is a laid-back way for student leaders to be casino dealers or participants to spend some quality time with new students. It is intended to be a fun, interactive way for students to learn casually about the many awesome groups, clubs, organizations, and causes here at the 'Berg!

The Student Organization Fair is an easy way to explore many of the exciting things to do and get involved with on campus. The Fair helps new and returning students to explore many of the exciting things to do and get involved with on campus. Members of more than 70 HU student organizations, groups, clubs, and causes will gather so ALL students can come sign up for the organizations they have learned about throughout first few days! There will be engagement passports that participants will need to get stamped at tables. Students with completed passports will be entered into a raffle with exciting prizes!

"How do I participate in Casino Night and the Student Organization Fair?"
When you complete the SOLiD Registration form, you will be able to also register your org for the Casino and Fair! If you missed the form, you can sign your organization up by emailing engagement@heidelberg.edu no later than August 1.