Program Planning
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Brock, C. (1993, Oct.). Takin’ care of business before, during and after the conference. Campus Activities Programming, 26, (4), 43.

Advice is given to student delegates to a campus activities programing convention. Issues disccused include reconference planning budgeting, responsibilities in the exhibit hall, and postconference activities such as making follow-up or return phone calls, block booking, making apropriate contacts, and communicating clearly and responsibly.

Five tactics used by the University of Massachusetts to make alumni operations effective with minimal cost include assuring the campus administration's commitment to alumni club programming, training chapter volunteers on campus and through regional visits, controlling mailing costs, planning events in a cost-effective manner, and deciding whether to charge dues or use an alternative method for raising money.

Examines issues in the development of campus programming for distance learners, including creating effective orientation programs, promoting participation in student government and student organizations, providing service learning opportunities, and offering wellness and recreational sports opportunities.

Some higher education institutions have involved external constituencies (including public schools, private business and industry, state or federal agencies, and social service and nonprofit organizations) in developing and funding creative public service programs. Such partnerships provide a prime opportunity for an institution to increase its value to the community and the nation.

College alumni program professionals offer specific ways to make good use of limited resources in the areas of program planning, scheduling, time management, staff communication, use of technology, involvement of board members, use of volunteers and student workers, coordination with other campus programs, and staff motivation and appreciation efforts.

A discussion of planning for college and university centennial celebrations, or other milestone anniversaries, looks at reasons for creating a major event; objectives of early planning sessions; considerations in event design; scope and budget; use of consultants; appointment of an archivist; individual event planning; and fitting events to the campus culture.

Outlines a series of creative ideas designed to increase the membership and effectiveness of a campus music organization. Ideas are collected under the broad categories of recruitment, retention, programs, special events, and fundraising. Suggestions include partnerships with other organizations, mentoring programs, and others.

Ways in which colleges can involve their students in voluntary community service programs are outlined, and development of campus service programs is discussed. The program at East Tennessee State University is offered as illustration. A list of community service resource organizations, with addresses, is included.

Brudney, J. L. (1990). Fostering volunteer programs in the public sector: Planning, initiating, and managing voluntary activities. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

HN90. V64 B78 1990

HM141 .L42 1990

HM141 .L42 1994

HD62.6 U84 1997

B. Barone
Buffalo State College (SUNY)