Peggy Watson-Alexander

The Office of Student Leadership, Training and Development will sponsor an Organization Fair tomorrow at N.C. Central University’s McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium from 3:30-7 p.m.

The Organizational Fair is an annual event in which registered student organizations share information about their clubs with students and recruit new members, especially freshman.

Fraternities, sororities, and ethnic, religious, academic and other clubs all introduce themselves at the fair.

“It’s just the entire gamut,” said Peggy Watson- Alexander, director of the Office of Student Leadership and Training.

“This event is going to be a festive and fun occasion with free food provided from the cafeteria,” said Alexander.

Organizations and clubs decorate posters to display information about their organizations at the fair.

Judges award first, second and third place ribbons to the clubs with the most professional, most original, most informative and most eye-catching displays.

“We try to promote student leadership so we can get the students involved with campus life,” said Watson-Alexander.

She explained that the more students get involved in campus life, the more likely they are to graduate.

Alexander said the mission of the three-year-old Office of Student Leadership and Training is to provide an environment and opportunities for students to develop both ethical and leadership skills.

“Everybody is special, and has good leadership potential,” said Watson-Alexander.

“It’s up to us to bring that leadership to fruition.”

According to Alexander, skills like planning, time management and good presentation skills are developed in clubs and organizations.

According to Watson-Alexander these skills will benefit students in their careers.

Tips for starting your own registered student organization include:

• Get together with other people who share your interest;

• Start an NCCU foundation account;

• Draw up a constitution agreement which states your club’s purpose, bi-laws, and elected or selected officers;

• Fill out a registration form;

• And find an adviser.

“Every organization must have an adviser,” said Alexander.

For more information contact the Office of Student Leadership, suite 236 of the Student Services Building.