Workshops and Trainings
The Office of Spartan Experiences supports registered student organizations by hosting engaging and practical RSO trainings designed to strengthen leadership, operations, and community impact. Through customized workshops and skill-building sessions, the office provides student leaders with the tools they need to successfully manage their organizations and navigate campus involvement. In addition to RSO-specific trainings, the Office of Spartan Experiences offers learning opportunities throughout the year, ensuring students have ongoing access to development, resources, and support at every stage of their leadership journey.
For the Spring 2026 semester, be sure to check out the following:
- RSO Transition Training (more info coming soon)
- Hazing Prevention Training (more info coming soon)
If your RSO is looking for a guest speaker for a meeting or helping your organization navigate a situation, Michigan State has numerous partners around campus that look forward to working with our Spartans. We have listed some areas that some of our campus partners are able to present on. If you are in need of any help in getting into contact with a speaker or need some help processing an idea, be sure to reach out to involve@msu.edu and one of the RSO staff can help you out.
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Career and Professional Development
Career Services Student Organization Career Presentations
Topics include:- Resume Development
- Job and Internship Search Strategies
- Networking 101
- Interviewing
- Navigating Handshake
- Navigating Career Fairs
- LinkedIn
Please fill out the Workshop Request Form at least 7 business days in advance of your presentation date.
- University Health and Wellbeing
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Spartan Experience Record
The Workshop Series is designed to help students, staff, and faculty understand more about the Spartan Experience Record. Various sessions are offered each semester with a range of topics. Sessions are led by Staff and Spartan Experience Record Ambassadors. See below for the current workshop schedule.
Workshop Topics
- What is the Spartan Experience Record?
- Marketing Your Spartan Experiences
- Working to get your Organization on to the Record
- Assessments, Learning Outcomes, and More
- Preparing Submissions
- RSO Workshops
- Staff/Faculty Submissions
- Staff/Faculty Validation
- Physical Health and Wellness
- Financial Trainings
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RVSM Trainings
Prevention, Outreach and Education Workshops and Trainings
Topics include:
- Bystander Prevention
- Greeks Take the Lead
- SARV Prevention Workshop
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Relationship Building and Conflict Management
University Ombudsmen Presentations and Trainings
Topics include:
- Building and Maintaining Healthy Advising Relationships
- Introduction to Conflint Resolution
- Decision Making Workshop
- Conflict Styles
- Conflict Coaching
Office of Student Support and Accountability Trainings
Topics include:
- Community Building
- Understanding Conflict
- Conflict Coaching
- Restorative Justice (Cost)
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Research
Undergraduate Research Workshops
Topics include:
- Learning about Undergraduate Research
- Integrity in Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
- Discover Your Research Abroad Experience
- Finding a Summer Research Opportunity
- Undergraduate Researchers from Underrepresented Populations
- Troubleshooting Your Undergraduate Research Experience
- Unpacking Your Research Experience
- Strategic Research Communication
- Writing Abstracts
- Preparing Poster Presentations
- Preparing Oral Presentations
- Preparing for Success at UURAF
