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How to Implement Effective Programming
excerpts from presentation by:
Teri Cugliari, Area Coordinator/Coordinator of Greek Life
Vernon James, Area Coordiantor/Coordinator of Multicultural Student Services
and Robyn Sanderson, Assistant Director of Student Activities
Purpose of Programming
* To provide students with structured and unstructured activities and events that promote academic, social, emotional and personal development within the campus community
Ten Goals of Programming
* Always keep in mind your aduience
* Listen to all ideas
* Strive for creativity
* Define the purpose
* Involve as many people as possible
* Be aware of possible resources
* Reach a wide variety of groups with each program
* Motivate people to attend your program
* Keep the program consistent with the goal
* Evaluate your efforts and results
Programming How To's
Needs Assessment - The process of finding out what programs are wanted, needed, or useful
* Listen to people around you
* Survey
* Suggestion Box
* Program to address problems
Idea Formulation - Pulling together everyone's thoughts on exactly what program would fit the needs expressed
* Brainstorming - be aware of time, money, supplies involved and scheduling conflicts
Planning the Program - Figure out what needs to be done and hwo is going to do it.
* Use the person that gave you the idea to help implement.
* Pick a date that does not conflict with other popular campus events.
* Check all arrangements the day prior
* Arrive at the program early to greet guests and check facilities
* Publicly thank special guests and those that attended
* Clean up
* Evaluate the program
Publicity
* Who, What, When, Where, Why, How Much
* Large programs at least 3 weeks in advance
* Smaller programs 2-5 days in advance
* Remove publicity after an event
* Get started early
* Keep it simple
* Use a logo or theme
* BE CREATIVE!!!
* Proofread
Types of Publicity
* Handmade posters
* Printed Posters
* Balloons
* Table tents
* Flyers
* Banners
* Buttons
* Sidewalk Chalk
Where to Post Publicity
* Snack machines
* Bathroom doors/stalls
* By elevators/stairs
* Display cases
* Under doors
* Front of buildings
Motivation
* Students shoudl have genuine desire to attend or particpate in the program
* Be enthusiastic
* Reward help/participation
* Get residents involved
* Have great publicity
Program Implementation
* Prepare the set up early
* Check equipment early
* Be prepared for introductions of the program or guests
* Be ready to "go with the flow." Things happen; be flexible.
Evaluation
* Encourage feedback from participants.
* Learn from each program you do.
* Use evaluations forms.
* Complete a formal evaluation for your supervisor.
* Invite professional staff members to your program and get their feedback.
Why Programs Don't Succeed
* Poor planning
* Poor publicity
* Poor location
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