Event Planning 101

This module introduces the fundamentals of planning and executing successful events within ASUCR and RSO spaces. Student leaders will learn how to develop an event timeline, coordinate logistics, secure venues and vendors, and navigate university approval processes. The module also covers budgeting for events, risk management, and troubleshooting common last-minute challenges. By the end, participants will be equipped to plan an event from concept through execution with confidence.

Communication, Presence and Marketing

This module focuses on how student leaders represent themselves and their offices, both internally and externally. Topics include communication standards, messaging and visibility, working effectively with media, and using storytelling to connect with the campus community. Student leaders will learn how to craft consistent, professional messaging that reflects ASUCR's brand and values. The module builds the skills needed to communicate clearly and confidently in a variety of settings.

Leadership and Team Management

This module prepares student leaders to build, motivate, and manage effective teams. Participants will explore leadership styles, delegation, conflict resolution, and strategies for fostering trust and accountability within their offices. The module also addresses how to give and receive feedback constructively and how to lead through change. Student leaders will leave with practical tools for managing people, not just projects.

Advocacy 101

This module lays the groundwork for effective student advocacy at the campus, local, and systemwide levels. This module includes a history of advocacy in campus spaces and the influence of other movements. Student leaders will learn how to identify issues, build coalitions, and engage stakeholders including administrators, elected officials, and fellow students. The module covers how to move from reactive to strategic advocacy, including relationship-building with key decision-makers. Participants will come away with a clear framework for advancing student interests responsibly and effectively.

All Things ASUCR/UCR

This module orients student leaders to the structure, governance, and history of both ASUCR and UC Riverside. Topics include how ASUCR's offices and governing documents function, how decisions move through the organization, and how ASUCR fits within the broader UCR institutional landscape. The module helps student leaders understand where their role fits within the larger system and how to work effectively across offices. It serves as a foundational reference point for navigating ASUCR throughout the year.

Board/Committee Management and Financial Responsibility

This module covers the fundamentals of running effective boards and committees, as well as sound financial stewardship. Student leaders will learn how to structure meetings, manage agendas, and support member engagement and follow-through. The module also introduces budgeting basics, spending guidelines, and financial accountability practices relevant to ASUCR offices. Participants will finish with the tools to lead a well-run committee and manage resources responsibly.