In This Week's Edition:

1. SLO Staffing Update
2. Who's Who of SLO
3. MBA AdMIT Day - Networking Reception with Student Club Leads
4. SLO Credit Card Limit Increase
5. Student-Organized Travel (Treks, Retreats, etc.)
6. Leadership Transitions
7. Drop-In Advising Hours

We are thrilled to share that our wonderful Student Organizations Coordinator, Elizabeth Sideri, is back from her maternity leave and ready to jump back into action! Elizabeth will be resuming her role advising student leaders on club operations, and we couldn't be more excited to have her back with us. Her dedication and expertise have always been invaluable to our community, and I know she is eager to reconnect with all of you.

We also want to take this opportunity to extend a heartfelt thank you to Delya Hasanova for stepping in and doing an exceptional job filling in for Elizabeth. Delya's hard work and commitment have been greatly appreciated by everyone, and we are truly grateful for their contributions during this period.

As we start the Spring semester, here is a reminder of how our team can support you:

Nia DeYounge (she/her/hers), Director

• One Sloan Initiatives, Health & Wellness, Clifton Strengths Coaching, Connecting with Other Offices and Departments at Sloan & MIT, General Questions, Concerns, and Ideas

Paul Buckley (he/him/his), Sr. Associate Director

• Large-Scale Community Events, Health & Wellness Programming, International Treks and Study Tours

Nicole Willits (she/her/hers), Sr. Associate Director

• Conferences, Hackathons + Competitions, Club Advising and Training, External Sponsorship, Proposing New Clubs, SloanGroups Support, and Clifton Strengths Coaching

Jackie Dunn (she/her/hers), Assistant Director of Communications

• Communications Advising, Student Life Newsletter, SloanGroups Support, Event Marketing, Digital Signange, and Social Media Requests

Rebecca Bourke (she/her/hers), Financial Coordinator

• Finance Advising, Buy2Pay Support, Prize Payments, and Requests for Reimbursements (RFPs)

Elizabeth Sideri (she/her/hers), Student Organizations Coordinator

• Club Advising, Domestic Treks, Club Storage Room & Quiet Room Access, SloanGroups Refunds, Club Roundup Newsletter

Talia Moore (she/her/hers), Administrative Assistant II

• Lost & Found, Logo Store Purchases, Easel Rental, Package Deliveries, and General Inquiries

You can reach us by emailing slquestions@mit.edu or schedule a meeting using this link.

Sloan student organizations can now request use of SLO's MIT Credit Card for organization related purchases up to $1000 (an incaarease from $500).  This increase is being made in an effort to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for student leaders.
See details on how to request use of the SLO MIT Credit Card and information on other payment methods here.

Organizing a trip with your student organization allows you to test your leadership skills, gain an in-depth look at a particular industry or geography, and build contacts and a community that will help you in the future. The following process must be followed for any student-organized travel - including treks, retreats, or visits to more than one company (even locally):

Please note that the reimbursement requests for unauthorized treks will not be approved. Visit our Trek Planning page for a detailed overview of all the policies and procedures to consider.

The Club Renewal Deadline is March 12, 2025 (Wednesday before Spring SIP & Spring Break). To renew your club, you will need to have elected new co-presidents for 2025-2026. The leadership transition survey will be distributed at the start of the spring semester.

Please note that the required leadership training sessions will be held in April (dates to be announced).

As you prepare to elect new club officers, please keep the following in mind:

• Advertise Open Positions to All
  • Strive for a leadership team that reflects the variety of identities across Sloan.
  • Student Life created a Leadership Opportunities Board to increase the visibility of opportunities for all Sloan Students. Feel free to post your open leadership positions here.
• Run Equitable Elections
  • Tip: SloanGroups offers a secure way to run elections that allows you to showcase candidates and view your results. Here's how!
• Find Leadership Transition Checklist, Helpful Tips, and more resources on the Student Life Office website.

Club outgoing and incoming officers are encouraged to meet with the Student Life Office for a transition meeting before Spring SIP. More details to come.