Student Organizations & Service
Student Organization Officer Transition Guide
Officer Transitions
Student organizations transition leadership much more frequently than most corporate, government, or community organizations. As a result, transitions are vital to the organization’s success and stability.
Successful transitions…
- Equip new officers with the tools and knowledge that they need to succeed.
- Build leadership teams and foster trust in the organization’s leaders.
- Maintain progress toward organizational goals and capitalize on recent accomplishments.
- Provide an opportunity for outgoing officers to reflect on their experiences in support of their future leadership and career endeavors.
- Student Organization Officer Transition Meeting Outline
Outgoing Officer Transition Guide
Complete this officer specific worksheet prior to the Transition Meeting and review your notes with the incoming officer(s). This worksheet will also help you identify and articulate connections between your officer experience and your career and leadership development.
- Outgoing President Guide
- Outgoing Vice President Guide
- Outgoing Secretary Guide
- Outgoing Treasurer Guide
Incoming Officer Transition Guide
Taking on a new officer role can be overwhelming. Below you will find a specific guide for each officer position. It will provide a clear set of tasks that will support a successful transition into your role. Work with your advisor(s) and outgoing officers to learn whether there are other transition tasks unique to your organization.