Presentation Proposal Ideas

Remember the Presentation Proposal is just a quick idea of what you're thinking of doing. Don't even need to have a full presentation yet! Here's the link to the form: 2014 Workshop Presentation Proposal 

We just had an E-board meeting discussing the upcoming State Workshop and how we're hoping to try out a few new things based on some of the trends we've noticed at the Strategic Planning meeting and throughout the years. But we still need some help from the membership to present and help us make the Workshop successful. Below are some of our new themes and potential topics if you need help getting started!

1. Student Track

• One of our main focuses is to engage our students better. So this year, we want to change that to have at least one student-specific presentation at each educational session, and we want to make it general enough that students not going into the field will be able to benefit. 
• Topics of Interest
• Resume and Cover Letter Building
• Interviewing Skills
• How to Network
• Social Media and how to use it appropriately
• Panel of Campus Rec Alumni (not in the field)

2. Micro-Sessions

• I went to a Micro-Session as NIRSA and it was a nice change of pace. Short 15-minute presentations on a topic from various institutions under a common theme. We think this is a great way to show off best practices and get some quick insight from across the state. 
• Topic Themes
• Student Employment and Training
• Marketing
• Technology 
• Sponsorships
• Programming
• Student Development
• Professional Development
• Research and Assessment

3. MIRSA Governance Discussions

• Since we received some great feedback from our Strategic Planning meeting, we want to discuss a few changes with the entire membership since some changes are major. This would also be a way to learn about and shape each committee to move forward with having an active and engaged membership. 
• Topics of Discussion
• Committee Structure and Transition
• Bylaws and Operating Codes
• Elections
• Finance
• Workshop
• Championship and Special Events
• Awards and Scholarships
• Technology
• Student Committee