The primary purpose of this document is to help provide context and build a working concept that advisers can use as you get back to business. No need to jump on every item on the agenda, but it will be here for you if you need it down the road! Consider the following Top 5 Return to School items to address with your student crew.

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Event Planning and Calendar Management:

• Considerations: Scheduling key events, avoiding conflicts with academic schedules, and ensuring a variety of activities throughout the year.
• Approach: Hold a meeting with student leaders to review the school calendar and identify important dates. Use a shared digital calendar to keep everyone informed and involved in planning.

Budgeting and Fundraising:

• Considerations: Determining available funds, planning fundraising events, and managing expenses for activities.
• Approach: Work with student leaders to create a budget plan. Assign roles for organizing fundraisers, and encourage creative ideas for raising money. Monitor spending regularly and adjust plans as needed.

Promoting Inclusivity and Engagement:

• Considerations: Ensuring all students feel welcome to participate, addressing diverse interests, and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
• Approach: Conduct surveys or focus groups with students to understand their interests and needs. Plan activities that appeal to a broad audience and promote inclusivity. Encourage student leaders to reach out personally to new and underrepresented students.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Considerations: Maintaining clear and open communication channels, coordinating with school administration, and ensuring student leaders are well-informed.
• Approach: Establish regular meetings with student leaders and use communication tools like group chats or collaboration platforms. Create a system for documenting decisions and sharing updates with the wider student body and faculty.

Training and Development for Student Leaders:

• Considerations: Providing leadership training, skill development opportunities, and ensuring student leaders are prepared for their roles.

Approach: Organize workshops and training sessions at the start of the school year. Encourage student leaders to attend external leadership conferences or webinars. Provide ongoing mentorship and support to help them develop their skills throughout the year.