presentation on infrastructure
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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
