Lazar Anderson, student government’s assistant chief of staff, is in the process of writing a transition manual for SG. This manual, according to Anderson, is meant to smooth out the problems that SG has regarding the proper instruction of new and returning members.
Anderson, an experienced SG member, will use his knowledge to educate members on how to run SG more effectively. Prior to his role as assistant chief of staff, Anderson held the position of chief of Executive Operations; although, he claims starting out in SG is no easy task.
“Because Student Life only provides us with so much information on how to run SG, many new members, including myself at the time, are given little instruction and are forced to learn on their feet,” said Anderson.
Learning about SG procedures and positions was a challenge for Anderson. But after an extended period of learning in the student organization, he feels equipped to leave behind a guide for future leaders.
“During my first six months in SG, I felt essentially useless,” Anderson said. “The purpose of the manual is to give members more guidance and instruction.”
The guide will help newcomers and current members understand how SG works and how to be an effective member. Instead of not knowing their place, how to contribute and how things work, members will now know how SG runs from the get-go.
The reason behind the manual is simple: Student Government will become stronger if transition issues and confusion are eliminated, Anderson said. He strives to establish smoother transition by creating the manual before his time at USF St. Petersburg is over.
Already graduated with a B.A. in business and working on a B.A. in entrepreneurship, Anderson is graduating once more after this semester. He hopes to leave behind a fully functioning and adequate SG.
