Student Group Communications

Interest Inventory Results

Student Groups have access to the results of the Interest Inventory conducted through the Orientation and First Year Programs Office each year. To gain a list of email addresses for students that have expressed interest in your group's area, groups will need to meet with a Student Activities Advisor. Along with this list, student groups will also receive a sample letter format from the Student Activities Office to use when contacting new students.

SUA Communications, "In the Know"

Student Unions & Activities will communicate with student groups in a variety of ways, including a biweekly email publication called In The Know, which is sent to all groups main contact email addresses, as well as advisors email addresses. This publication will be for the exclusive use of Student Unions & Activities to disseminate information relevant to student groups. Although it is possible to be removed from the mailing list, we encourage groups to remain in good contact with our office to be aware of pertinent information. Archive issues are available at www.sua.umn.edu/groups/IntheKnow.

Mass Mailing

Groups attempting to send any type of mass mailers to university students must have the approval of a Student Activities Advisor prior to its dissemination. Contact Student Unions & Activities to find out if your group is eligible to send a mass mailing at 612-626-6919.

Skillshops

The Student Unions & Activities Skillshops Series consists of hour-long workshops designed to provide student group members the opportunity to learn positional skills that will enhance the overall functioning of their student groups. Some past topics covered in the Skillshops include:

• Grant writing/fundraising/co-sponsorships
• Event planning
• Web design
• Volunteerism opportunities for student groups
• Banking basics

Information for upcoming Skillshops will be provided via the “In the Know” newsletter as well as on-line at http://www.sua.umn.edu/leadership/skillshops/. Please e-mail sao@umn.edu with potential topic ideas or if your student group is interested in presenting a Skillshop for other student group members.