Walsh College Student Life
Office of Alumni & Student Relations
Troy Campus
(248) 823-1394
Organization Event Application
Today’s Date
Student Organization Name ______
Event Contact ______Phone ______
E-mail ______
Date of Event ______Event Times ______
Event Name ______Event Location ______
*Please indicate if you need a special room reserved. This can only be done through Mari Pionk. ______
Speaker Name & Contact information______
Intent to solicit for Donations______
Attach an event description. Description must include:
o Purpose of the Event
o Limitations
o Positive Aspects of the Event
o Goals and Objectives
o Initiatives
o Budget
o Target Audience
Marketing Needs (Please allow 4 Weeks of Advance Notice) check all that apply
o Student Life Facebook page post
o Alumni Facebook page post
o Walsh College Facebook page post
o Walsh College Online Event Calendar
o Online Registration
o Other (Please describe)
Welcome Week
Purpose of the Event
The purpose of Welcome Week is to warmly welcome, unify and inspire pride in all new and returning students to Walsh College.
Limitation
Walsh College students are non-traditional students. Most juggle work and family while they earn their degree. Students commute to school, go to class and go home. Large percentage of students takes classes online.
Positive Aspects of the Event
· This event allows the Student Network, student organizations, the WCAA, faculty and staff to engage students and create a positive culture of pride in Walsh College
· Student Network, student organizations and College departmental information, event brochures and other program collateral will be presented to an audience who might not otherwise be aware of programs, events and services
· Increase awareness of the opportunities and benefits student organizations offer to students
· Opportunity for student organizations to practice networking, engaging professionals and other soft skills
Goals and Objectives
· Increase valuable participation of student organizations and WCAA
· Increase engagement of student
· Build a unified bridge between academic and administrative departments
Initiatives
· Provide student organizations an opportunity to advertise their group with sidewalk chalk
· Create a competitive aspect between student organizations to decorate their table
· Communicate Welcome Week to the academic departments and online learning to be included in announcements
· Invite professors to come out and network with students
· Post on social media
Budget
The budget for this event is $#,### to cover the cost of promotional give-a-way items and various supplies.
Target Audience
Walsh College students who wish to build their professional network and develop leadership skills.