I. EVALUATION - BEFORE officer training (Old Exec) A. Individual What you have done with your office. What you are in the process of doing. What you would have done if you could do it all over again. B. Group - completed in an exec meeting Same as above - group goals and accomplishments.   II. REVIEW HANDBOOKS AND MANUALS A. Old officers should review contents before O.T. - do not make assumptions new officers will understand full scope of position. B. Highlight important sections. C. List duties and responsibilities - make sure they adhere to handbooks. III. OFFICER TRAINING SESSION A. Schedule date and add to calendar well in advance of elections, if possible - old and new will attend. B. Overnight or all-day affair away from chapter house/campus. C. Have advisors present for some portion. D. Order of Events: Purpose Break into groups - old, new, advisor a. Handbooks b. Report form due dates - National and University - copies sent where, when. c. Decide degree of communication between advisor and officers. Keep advisors aware of everything.   Old with New - review group evaluation New Exec alone to set goals: Improvements are always possible. The perfect chapter has yet to be found. Honestly determine where you are weak, and turn the weaknesses to assets.) a. Investigate all areas in a sequence - write them down. Programs Social/fraternity relations Chapter attitude Executive Council House improvement; management Rush Pledge Panhellenic Public Relations National organization Philanthropy Policies   IV. TRANSITION A. Allow time between elections and installation - assumption of duties - Especially true for elections close to finals. B. Refer to the resident expert, "the old officer," whenever possible. Their opinion is valuable and will often save you time and effort.