Be considerate when you ask for help. The time, space, materials and effort the staff expends is valuable. Be appreciative and understanding.
Ask permission. Taking over a professor's lecture hall or offering her services as a liaison may not be welcome. Ask first.
Match your seminar topic to majors, specific classes and clubs. Contact those professors, leaders and decision makers, letting them know your upcoming event, workshop or seminar is ideal for their audience. Work together to promote the event.
Keep them in the loop by inviting staff and advisors to your planning meetings. Send the written minutes or notes to them if they are unable to attend. Check in every so often to make sure they doesn't have any questions or reservations.
Partner with the staff for promotional activities. Professors can announce the event before class. Club leaders can add the date and event information into their newsletter or email blast.
Make the grade by suggesting class assignments based on your event's topic. Or see if extra credit can be given to those students who attend.
Say "Thank You" for all their help. Mention the staff in your introductory speech, recognizing their assistance. It is also a nice touch to send a card or note after the event concludes. |
| These are just a few things you can do to make the relationship between the student planners and staff more amiable. By working together, your event can be an even bigger success. |
