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| − | + | The Vice President of RoboJackets is, in essence, a project manager of the holistic and far-reaching project that is RoboJackets. This entails ensuring the project continues to function as planned, as well as finding methods through which obstacles that might hinder the project are removed and finding methods through which the project may be made more efficient or better supported in some fashion. | |
== Ex Officio Duties == | == Ex Officio Duties == | ||
According to the RoboJackets Constitution: | According to the RoboJackets Constitution: | ||
| − | "The Vice President will be the junior executive officer and will act on the behalf of the President in the event of his/her absence. The Vice President will work with project managers to ensure projects are executed as planned | + | "The Vice President will be the junior executive officer and will act on the behalf of the President in the event of his/her absence. The Vice President will work with project managers to ensure projects are executed as planned and assist in presidential duties." |
Those serving as the Vice President will often find the President not to be absent very often as a direct result of the temperament required of a President, and will, therefore, see fit to find themselves tasks to aid in improving the organization as a whole. | Those serving as the Vice President will often find the President not to be absent very often as a direct result of the temperament required of a President, and will, therefore, see fit to find themselves tasks to aid in improving the organization as a whole. | ||
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=== Preparation and Distribution of Core Agendas === | === Preparation and Distribution of Core Agendas === | ||
| − | Vice President has historically been the Core | + | Vice President has historically been the Core Officer to prepare and send Core Meeting Agendas in the form of Google Docs out to the Core email list. It is recommended to do this at least five calendar days prior to the Core Meeting to allow ample time for leaders to fill in their sections with their reports and to allow those who wish to bring important business to the attention of officers to do so within their reports. |
One perennial section of a Vice President's report in Core Agendas is the Recognitions section, into which any Core member may submit a name of a member and a reason for submitting them to have their name and accomplishment read. Often this is reserved for tasks considered un-glamorous and annoying, and, by providing direct recognition and gratitude, may encourage others to volunteer for similar tasks in the future. | One perennial section of a Vice President's report in Core Agendas is the Recognitions section, into which any Core member may submit a name of a member and a reason for submitting them to have their name and accomplishment read. Often this is reserved for tasks considered un-glamorous and annoying, and, by providing direct recognition and gratitude, may encourage others to volunteer for similar tasks in the future. | ||
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=== Key Management === | === Key Management === | ||
| − | The Vice President is responsible for ensuring keys to the shop are distributed to members with need for keys and value added by possession of keys. | + | The Vice President is responsible for ensuring that keys to the shop are distributed to members with the need for keys and value-added by the possession of keys. |
| − | The Vice President should make this call based on their understanding of project needs | + | The Vice President should make this call based on their understanding of project needs and should confer with relevant parties as necessary. |
Generally, recovery and reassignment of keys should occur on a semester basis to ensure keys are all accounted for. | Generally, recovery and reassignment of keys should occur on a semester basis to ensure keys are all accounted for. | ||
| − | The Vice President is also responsible for ensuring the [[People with Keys]] page is up to date. This typically manifests itself by badgering the appropriate membership to update the page. The typical rule that has been passed down is that the | + | The Vice President is also responsible for ensuring the [[People with Keys]] page is up to date. This typically manifests itself by badgering the appropriate membership to update the page. The typical rule that has been passed down is that the keyholder is responsible for updating the wiki as soon as the key leaves their hands. |
| − | This is imperative | + | This is imperative because it has become a common practice for keyholders to loan their keys to others. The current holder of the key must always be known, lest the risk of loss of a Georgia-owned key occurs. |
The [[People with Keys]] page has a limited number of keys; it is important to note that, at the time of writing, these are not, in fact, all the existing keys to our shop space. Should these keys become insufficient for our key needs, the ME facilities department should be contacted using facilities@me.gatech.edu and requesting a key. This will create an RT ticket. | The [[People with Keys]] page has a limited number of keys; it is important to note that, at the time of writing, these are not, in fact, all the existing keys to our shop space. Should these keys become insufficient for our key needs, the ME facilities department should be contacted using facilities@me.gatech.edu and requesting a key. This will create an RT ticket. | ||
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=== Shop Access === | === Shop Access === | ||
| − | Historically, the duty of ensuring members have proper access to the shop has fallen on a variety of individuals, but most recently it has come under the Vice Presidential domain | + | Historically, the duty of ensuring members have proper access to the shop has fallen on a variety of individuals, but most recently it has come under the Vice Presidential domain and fits neatly into the overarching goal of removing obstacles to project objectives. |
Generally, updated lists (in the form of .csv) of GTIDs, names, and access levels should be sent to Dr. Cunefare by email. | Generally, updated lists (in the form of .csv) of GTIDs, names, and access levels should be sent to Dr. Cunefare by email. | ||
[[Category:Leadership Positions]][[Category:Core]] | [[Category:Leadership Positions]][[Category:Core]] | ||
Revision as of 01:59, 16 May 2020
The Vice President of RoboJackets is, in essence, a project manager of the holistic and far-reaching project that is RoboJackets. This entails ensuring the project continues to function as planned, as well as finding methods through which obstacles that might hinder the project are removed and finding methods through which the project may be made more efficient or better supported in some fashion.
Contents
Ex Officio Duties
According to the RoboJackets Constitution: "The Vice President will be the junior executive officer and will act on the behalf of the President in the event of his/her absence. The Vice President will work with project managers to ensure projects are executed as planned and assist in presidential duties."
Those serving as the Vice President will often find the President not to be absent very often as a direct result of the temperament required of a President, and will, therefore, see fit to find themselves tasks to aid in improving the organization as a whole.
Additionally, to "assist in presidential duties" involves accepting direct delegation of Presidential duties from the President. Unfortunately, rarely do Presidents utilize this particular privilege, and, therefore, Vice Presidents should be obstinate and observant in relieving the President of tasks.
Presidential Duties in the Absence of the President
See President
Project Management
There is no one way to manage a project, but good project management strategies have a few things in common:
- Measurable, achievable goals with accountable people supporting them
- Healthy forethought around objectives
- Flexibility in the face of challenges
The job of the Vice President is to ensure Project Managers are making their plans and managing their projects according to good project management practices.
The Vice President is involved with the President and Treasurer in reviewing and accepting Project Proposals.
De Facto Duties
Preparation and Distribution of Core Agendas
Vice President has historically been the Core Officer to prepare and send Core Meeting Agendas in the form of Google Docs out to the Core email list. It is recommended to do this at least five calendar days prior to the Core Meeting to allow ample time for leaders to fill in their sections with their reports and to allow those who wish to bring important business to the attention of officers to do so within their reports.
One perennial section of a Vice President's report in Core Agendas is the Recognitions section, into which any Core member may submit a name of a member and a reason for submitting them to have their name and accomplishment read. Often this is reserved for tasks considered un-glamorous and annoying, and, by providing direct recognition and gratitude, may encourage others to volunteer for similar tasks in the future.
Key Management
The Vice President is responsible for ensuring that keys to the shop are distributed to members with the need for keys and value-added by the possession of keys. The Vice President should make this call based on their understanding of project needs and should confer with relevant parties as necessary. Generally, recovery and reassignment of keys should occur on a semester basis to ensure keys are all accounted for.
The Vice President is also responsible for ensuring the People with Keys page is up to date. This typically manifests itself by badgering the appropriate membership to update the page. The typical rule that has been passed down is that the keyholder is responsible for updating the wiki as soon as the key leaves their hands.
This is imperative because it has become a common practice for keyholders to loan their keys to others. The current holder of the key must always be known, lest the risk of loss of a Georgia-owned key occurs.
The People with Keys page has a limited number of keys; it is important to note that, at the time of writing, these are not, in fact, all the existing keys to our shop space. Should these keys become insufficient for our key needs, the ME facilities department should be contacted using facilities@me.gatech.edu and requesting a key. This will create an RT ticket.
After a request is made, wait for a response to specify when keys should be picked up. In general, keys may be picked up from MRDC 1312 at the following times:
M-F, 9:00-10:30 AM & 3:15-4:15 PM
Shop Access
Historically, the duty of ensuring members have proper access to the shop has fallen on a variety of individuals, but most recently it has come under the Vice Presidential domain and fits neatly into the overarching goal of removing obstacles to project objectives.
Generally, updated lists (in the form of .csv) of GTIDs, names, and access levels should be sent to Dr. Cunefare by email.
