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Taking pride in late-night programming-create your own!!

Learn how to take pride in organizing late-night programming at your institution. Discover the benefits, research other programs, create a plan, and pilot your own late-night event. Let's brainstorm and answer any questions!

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Taking pride in late-night programming-create your own!!

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  1. Taking pride in late-night programming-create your own!! Courtney Allen Area Coordinator, Widener University

  2. agenda Introductions Is late-night programming needed at your institution? My institution Research other late-night programs Create a plan Have a pilot late-night program Pride Nights- Widener University Let’s Brainstorm Q & A Thank you

  3. Introductions • Name • University • Position • What do you want to take away from this presentation?

  4. Is late-night programming needed at your institution? • Determine if/why you should offer late-night programming on your campus • Think about your student population, and what issues you have on campus • Pin point the main issue your students are having • Understand the needs of your students

  5. My institution • Widener University –Residential population of 1,600 , off-campus parties, students complain about lack of things to do on weekends • Alcohol issues • Judicial meetings with students • My Bright Idea

  6. Research other late-night programs • Rowan University • SUNY Plattsburgh • Allegheny College http://www.rowan.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/ups/Rowan%20After%20Hours/calendar.html http://www.plattsburgh.edu/studentlife/activities/office/latenightweekendsatsunyplattsburgh.php http://sites.allegheny.edu/studentinvolvement/late-night/

  7. Create a plan • Present your research to higher administrators and get “buy-in” (Dean of Students, Student Life, Residence Life) • Figure out which activities would be best for your campus • Resources on and off-campus • Visually imagine your late-night program

  8. Create a plan • Venue • Budget • Activities • Donations • Atmosphere

  9. Have a pilot late-night program • Pride Nights # 1 • April 15, 2010 • Activities: 3 Big Screens for Wii Sports, Just Dance, Michael Jackson Experience, Tie-Dye, Design your own Pillowcase, Photo key chain making, Food, and giveaways • Results: over 100 students attended • Conducted Surveys

  10. Pride nights # 2 • Pride Nights # 2 • September 16, 2011 • Activities: Laser Tag, Air Brush Tattoos, Wii Games, Design your own pillowcase, Caricatures, Sand Art, Funky Background Photos, Prizes, and Food • Results: over 270 students attended

  11. Pride nights # 3 • Pride Nights # 3 • October 7, 2011 • Activities: Mechanical Bull Inflatable, Inflatable Box ‘N Bounce, Inflatable All In-One-Sports Arena, Big Chair Photos, Wii Games, Spin Art-Shutter Shades, Nacho Bar, and Music • Results: About 60 students

  12. Let’s Brainstorm • Late-Night Programming at your institution • Target Audience • Type of Activities • Visualize your Late-Night Program

  13. Questions???

  14. Thank you for coming!!!

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