Class and class-ism resources - a work in progress
These resources are a work in progress. Email your feedback to info@nasco.coop.
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Newest Resources
Co-op Maintenance
This is from Geoff Mayer's workshop on maintenance at Institute (2010).
MSU-SHC Master Code of Operations (Policies)
Attached you will find the MSU Student Housing Cooperative's Code of Operations. The code is their collection of corporate policies. It changes and grows as their membership's needs change and grow. Changes to the Code of Operations are generally made by their Board of Directors, but they can also be changed by the membership through a petition and referendum process.
Committees that Rock!
A guide to making your committee a productive part of your co-op
Community Asset Mapping
This is from Steve Dubb's workshop on community asset mapping at Institute 2010.
Conflict Resolution
This handout is from Laird Schaub's workshop on conflict resolution at NASCO Institute (2010).
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Conflict Resolution Packet
A packet of resources to help facilitate conflict resolution in your co-op.
Consent: Definitions, Obstacles, and Strategies from the Berkeley Student Cooperative
Berkeley Student Cooperative Consent Workshop – 10/21/08, Facilitated by Andy Olson and Daria Garina
Dealing with Problem Members
The four scenarios focus on staff strategies to member issues: debt and eviction, members making legal threats, members voting as a bloc in their interest, and bad publicity. The scenarios are part of a workshop presented at the 2009 Staff and Managers Conference.
Designated Meeting Roles
A brief guide to the designated roles of members at group meetings.