Using Your Events and Programming to Attract Student Participation

When planning events where you would like student involvement, there are some things you will need to keep in mind, as well as some strategies you can use to increase your student attendance.

1. Activities that Will Attract Student Participation

• Volunteer Opportunities
• Political Action (protests, letter writing)
• Community Service Projects
• Online Discussion Groups
• Special Events (such as a winter solstice banquet, Darwin Day party etc.)

Location & Timing

• Hold events in close proximity to campus (or offer enough rides to transport all interested students)
• Saturday and Sunday mornings are bad times to attract students
• Do not plan major events during finals, academic breaks or major campus events (for example, "the big game")

Advertise on Campus

• Chalk and Flyer
• Advertise events on the campus radio station or the campus television network
• Table on campus

Enticements

• Food (see here)
• Scholarships (if your group has the means)
• Student Membership Rates (or consider waiving membership fees for students)
• Connections for internships and jobs (especially in the movement)