presentation on infrastructure

Frameworks and Infrastructure

Kristian Mackie – FE South Community Manager

Introduction

• Aims of this Presentation

1. Give a better understanding of the role of a society2. Present recommendations on where the society fits into a

college3. Give an idea of what frameworks need to be in place for a

successful society4. Discuss the use of online tools5. Generate a timeline for the rest of the year

Where does a society fit in a college?

The roles a society fills

• Employability• Work experience• Improves CV and UCAS• Links students to employers

• Developing Business Relationships• Promoting enterprise• Contributing to an event calendar• A way of promoting the the college to

potential new students

How to fit a society into a college

• Which department does a society come under?• Inclusivity is key• Use of a business department

The Role of Staff

• One Key Staff Member• Reasonable commitment• May require work beyond typical hours• Allow students to have control

• Staff retain ownership• Staff with business knowledge is advisable• Highly organised staff member• The concept of student led

Society Structures

Event Based

• Hold Enterprising Events• Working with sponsors

• Focus on promotion and management

• Wide range of events available

• Great promotion for college

Venture Based

• Develop businesses within the society

• Financially sustainable• Businesses can be as

individuals or as a group• Significantly improves

students employability

Society expenditure

• Recommended expenditure• Events• Promotional Materials• Travel• Necessary Resources• Investment in businesses

• Not to be spent on• Staff Costs• Unnecessary luxuries

Costs for Consideration

• Marketing Materials• Promotional Banners• NACUE Events

• Travel Costs• Additional Travel

What to expect from Students

• Marketing and Branding• Developing roles• Setting up a structure• Deciding their events• Executing events

• Explain the systems and safeguards upfront• Allow freedom but make achievable• Need staff support and staff relationships• Give access to college resources and processes

Arranging a calendar

• Regular Meetings• NACUE Events

• Bootcamps• National Students Enterprise Conference• Leaders Summit• Strategy workshops

• Freshers Fairs / Open Days• Succession plans• 3 Term Approach

• Term 1 – Set Up• Term 2 – Action• Term 3 - Succession

SMT & Advisory Boards

• The Role of Senior management• Supportive and not restrictive

• Advisory Boards• Good way to involve externals in the society• A chance to work across the entire college• A good way for students to feel important

Online Interaction

• Online platform to showcase a societies achievements• Communication• Collaboration• Resources• Society Management

Your First Term

• Meet regional community manager• Establish concept with department heads• Engage students• Agree on a structure• Develop roles and responsibilities• Develop regular meetings• Set up a plan for the year• Sign up to NACUE Online• Put together marketing materials• Plan your first events

Questions?

Kristian MackieFE Community Engagement Manager Southkristian@nacue.com07717595341