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S.M.A.R.T. OFFICE

Student Mentoring and Retention Team
089C University Hall
(937) 775-4537

S.M.A.R.T. is a student-managed/faculty supported program designed to serve the academic and emotional needs of all pre-nursing and nursing students through mentoring, education, and resources.

GOALS of the program:

• Promote student accountability and self-responsibility for their academic growth and development

• Encourage peer mentoring relationships through the sharing of resources and skills

• Enhancing student appreciation of diverse cultures, opinions, and beliefs

• Facilitate the dissemination of information about College of Nursing and Health activities

• Promote alumni and underrepresented student involvement in the College of Nursing and Health

• Improve Student Networking

• Enhancing student/faculty relationships

2011-2012 SMART Officers

• President: Elizabeth Niederwerder

• Vice-President: Rachel Rettich

• Treasurer: Amber Moeller

• Secretary: Laura Churchman

• Office Manager: Tammy Collins

• Media Manager: Tammy Collins

S.M.A.R.T. Services

• Tutoring

• Support Groups/ Buddy System to meet diverse student interests and needs

• Able to purchase former copies of physiology and biophysics, pharmacology, and nutrition exams as well as former copies of nursing process papers

• Assistance with class scheduling

• Assistance with understanding course requirements

• Able to sign out nursing texts

• Information on available Wright State University resources

S.M.A.R.T. Student Philosophy

• A program designed to serve the needs of all pre-nursing and nursing students through mentoring, education, and resources.

• A representation of the diversity of the School of Nursing.

• An office in which all students should feel welcome.

• An example of the successful fulfillment of independence by the College of Nursing administration, faculty, students, and alumni.

OPERATED FOR STUDENTS BY STUDENTS!

Students are able to volunteer to work in the S.M.A.R.T. Office or can apply for two part-time paid positions for each track.

Any student can run for office of any position in the S.M.A.R.T. Office.

Terms are for one calendar year or until graduation from the College of Nursing and Health whichever comes first. Resignation of an officer may also end his/her term.

Roles and Duties of officers:

President:
• Represents S.M.A.R.T. at student-related activities on campus and in the community.
• Prepares agenda for Executive Committee meetings and reviews with the Vice President and Project Directors.
• Acts as a mediator for Student Coordinator concerns/grievances.
• Ensures that the S.M.A.R.T. office and/or Student coordinators are meeting the goals of the S.M.A.R.T. Program.
• Participates in developing and updating S.M.A.R.T. Program by-laws.


Vice President:
• Coordinate/ monitor overall activities of S.M.A.R.T. office and student coordinators.
• Train/orient new S.M.A.R.T. office workers.
• Act as mediator for Student Coordinator concerns/grievances.


Business Manager:
• Monitor office supplies and make reorders as necessary.
• Track Student Coordinator office hours and assist with the completion of time cards on the scheduled dates.


Recording Secretary:
• Records attendance and minutes for all Executive Committee meetings.
• Type and copy meeting minutes.
• Distribute copies to other officers.
• Read minutes for approval at the Executive Committee meetings.


Corresponding Secretary:
• Responsible for all outgoing correspondence.
• Coordinates the S.M.A.R.T. monthly newsletter.

160 University Hall 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy Dayton, OH 45435

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