Pre program Planning Checklist 6-18-02

Wmu Department Of Residence Life

Program Planning Checklist

Getting Started

- Who is your specific audience?

- What is your purpose/goal for the program?

- How does the purpose appeal to your audience?

- How does this program fit with your staff goals?

- How does the program fit with "3 C's and a D"?

- Is this a Hall Identity program?

Planning

- Select a date

- Check for available space

- Check other campus activities and events at that time (the competition)

? HD/GA

? Sra

? Res. Life planning calendar

? Office of Student Activities and Leadership Programs

? Miller Auditorium

? WMU Athletics

? Herald

? TV programs

- What equipment is needed?

- Decide on a budget

- Allocate money from Hall Council at least two (2) weeks prior to program

- Contact speakers/groups in advance

- Purchase needed supplies, etc.

- Fill out your Program Report Form ONE (1) WEEK IN ADVANCE

Publicity

- What will be most effective?

- Advertise at least 1 week in advance

- Use WORD OF MOUTH in addition to fliers

- What were the final advertisements?

Implementation

- Remind staff of program

- Storm floors to remind residents

- Arrange the room/area accordingly

- Greet presenters

- Greet residents/participants

- Thank everyone at the end

- Clean up

- Send thank you notes

Evaluation

- Self evaluation

? Were your goals met? Why, why not?

? Would you repeat this program? Why, why not?

? Could this program be improved upon? How?

- Resident evaluations

? What did you enjoy the most about the program?

? What did you enjoy least about the program?

? Do you have any suggestions for improvement?

? How did you benefit from attending this program?

- Fill out your Program Evaluation Form within 24 hours after the program's finish