Planting the Seed for Success

Presented by Northwest Missouri State University at No Frills 2016

 

The Seed that Planted It All Founded in 1905

Tradition of EducationHorace Mann Laboratory Elementary School

Student Growth Currently ranked #20 of Top Public Universities in the Region*

*According to US News & World Report “Top Public Schools – Midwest Region”

Our Roots Northwest Traditions

Bearcat ArenaEvery student starts and ends their time at Northwest in Bearcat Arena

Memorial Bell TowerSince 1971, this has been one of our campus’ most iconic structures

Tree Dedication CeremonyEach freshman class has a tree planted and dedicated

State ArboretumIn 1993 Northwest was declared the Missouri State Arboretum

Tree Dedication

The Different Colors of Our Leaves Diverse student body

More than 30 different countries, 12% of our student populationInternational Flag PlazaHomecoming traditions

ForumsDiversity & InclusivityStrategic planning committee based solely on diversity

Growing Through the Seasons First electronic campus

Laptops and textbooks Initially founded on one principle: Education

More than 10 Departments/Schools126 undergraduate majors73 minors18 pre-professional programs40 graduate programs5 graduate certificate programs3 certificate programs3 specialist programs

Our Family Tree The Bearcat Family

Each member of our community is a part of this family

Once a Bearcat, Always a Bearcat

University faculty, students, and community members provide a strong support and take pride in being a part of the Northwest Bearcat family

Conference Chair Conference Theme: Planting the Seed for Success

From “Piecing Together the Bigger Picture” to “Be the Change”

we now give the tools to “Plant the Seed for Success”Missouri State Arboretum

DatesSet Date:

November 4th - 6th, 2016Back-up:

November 11th - 13th, 2016

Vice Conference & Communications Guidebook

Same format as MACURH 2014 & 2015Emergency/Chair contacts & information will be accessible via every screen

Social MediaHootsuite to manage social media outlets for MACURH

#MACURH2016#PlantingTheSeed#WelcometoNW

Dining Chair – Meals Saturday

BreakfastComplimentary breakfast at hotels

LunchCatered by Aramark, our Campus Dining provider

DinnerBanquet Style by Aramark

SundayBreakfast

Grab-n-Grow Dietary Accommodations

Aramark – Campus Dining and Dietician, Kendra Quick

Dining Chair – Other Hospitality Room

Possible sponsors to cover some, or all, Hospitality Room costs Socials

4 SocialsLGBTQ +AdvisorsJointPCC

List of available restaurants in MaryvillePossible sponsorshipsStarbucks on campus!

Housing Chair Hotels in Maryville

Comfort Inn: 41 roomsAmerica’s Best Value Inn: 30 rooms*Holiday Inn Express: 41 rooms**These numbers have changed, a total of 10 extra rooms available

Registration & Marketing Chair Website

Northwest Portal Registration

Via forms on our websiteDates can be found within the bid

Conference BookletOne hard copy will be offered

T-Shirts, Lanyards, & NametagsSpot for delegate’s pronounEmergency contacts printed on the backsideDelegate’s with dietary accommodations will have cards provided to them

Safety, Security, & Transportation Chair

TransportationShuttle services

10 minute drive University Police

RHA partnership with UPDPizza and Police, Cocoa with the Popo, and Pop with Cops

Maryville is one of the 50 safest college towns in America*

On-Call PhoneGoogle Numbers

*According to the 2015 Safewise Report

Spirit & Philanthropy Chair – Spirit Spirit

CheersContinue to utilize the region’s cheers

Ways to earn Leaf Points (Spirit Points)DisplayBannerRoll CallProgram Submissions and Top 10’sPhoto Scavenger HuntSocial Media InteractionsFinding AcornsActive and Passive Philanthropy

Spirit & Philanthropy Chair – Philanthropy

PhilanthropyPassive

Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald HouseNEW! – Box Tops

ActivePartnership with Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Nodaway CountyEasily implemented on your campus!

Volunteer Chair Over 150 on-campus organizations

Projected need: 60 volunteers Easy sign up via Google Sheets

Entertainment & Ceremonies Chair Opening Ceremony

Location: Bearcat ArenaOpening Keynote Speaker:

Carl Stafford

Closing CeremonyLocation: Bearcat ArenaClosing Keynote Speaker:

President Jasinski

Entertainment & Ceremonies Chair (Cont.)

Friday Night EntertainmentNorthwest improv student group: Comedy Inc.Movie/Game Night Location: J.W. Jones Student Union

Saturday Night DanceLocation: StationLocal DJ

Programming Chair – Tracks & Locations

TracksA Gardener’s Guide to Leadership (Leadership) Growing Green (Sustainability)Cultivating a Diverse Garden (Diversity)Nurturing the Seeds of Your Community (Community Building)Beds of Flowers (Collaboration with Campus Organizations)Sharing the Harvest (Service)Green Thumb Gardeners (Advisor)The Regional Greenhouse (MACURH-U)

LocationsPrograms: 3rd Floor of Colden HallBoardrooms: 2nd Floor of Garrett-Strong Hall

Finance Chair – Vendor Fair Vendor Fair on Saturday before the Banquet

Location: 3rd Floor of J.W. Jones Student Union Possible Vendors

Hy-VeeResLife CinemaDirecTVOCM LinensThe Student BodyAramark

Jimmy Johns Wal-Mart Papa John’s In Case of Crisis Barnes and Noble And more…

Finance Chair – Total Cost BEP Total Cost: $100.73 per delegate

Planting the Seed for Success

Presented by Northwest Missouri State University at No Frills 2016