Building A Strong Planning Student Organization
Building A Strong PSO
Hosted by the Student Representative Council Executive Committee
Useful Resources PSO Contact List Monthly Newsletter Election information Regular Town Hall Meetings
Presenters Michael
Ian
Sarah
Social @ Fat Cat @6 75 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
The University of Arizona Graduate Planning Society
Graduate Planning Society (GPS) • College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture • 3 areas of concentration • 6 interdisciplinary professional certificates • Interdisciplinary Studio • Internship • 28 students • 10 faculty
PSO Structure GPS Executive Board • • • • •
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Communications Officer
APA Representatives • Southern AZ APA • AZ APA • National APA
Friends of Planning • “Office Hours” • Scholarships • Networking opportunities
Southern AZ APA • Mentor Program • Scholarships • Networking opportunities
Mentor Program
= 1st year graduate student
2nd year graduate student
planning professional
Thank You! Ian Wan [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/groups/UAGPS/ https://www.facebook.com/SouthernArizonaSectionAZAPA/ http://friendsofplanning.org/ http://capla.arizona.edu/planning-program
SYNOPTIKOS Department of Urban & Florida State Regional Planning University
SYNOPTIKOS Executive Board: Hadley Peterson & Kayla Mae Rousse Sarah Kelty Bridget Callea Jacob Pierce
Co-Presidents Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Synoptic n. A method of planning known for its simplicity which encompasses four elements including goal setting, identification of alternatives, evaluation and implementation of decisions.
WHAT WE DO Provide professional networking opportunities Foster professional relationships with peers while still in school Participate through community outreach and service Advocate for students in the Department’s operations Socialize Offer a social outlet for Planning students
OPPORTUNITIES Committees
Fundraising Policy Budget
Development
Lunch & Learn Networking Opportunities Socials
Volunteer work DURP Garden Box City
∆ Turnover Consistent engagement Capacity-building Communication
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] Visit us on the web at fsusynoptikos.wixsite.com/synoptikos. Like us on facebook: Florida State University Synoptikos
Sarah Kelty, Synoptikos Vice President: [email protected]
Building a Strong Planning Student Organization APA National Planning Conference May 7, 2017 Michael Sewall President Urban Planning & Policy Student Association University of Illinois at Chicago
Strong Student Involvement in UPP
Key: Assembling a strong board
+ Curriculum representatives, Symposium assistants, Graduate Student Council representative, and more!
UPPSA takes planning beyond the classroom UPP Curriculum
Social Events
Philanthropy
Professional Development
Student Advocacy
Transit-Oriented Dinners (TODs)
Service Days: Strengthening Communities
Student Advocacy
Recent accomplishments • Combining Transportation 1 & 2 • Offering Development Finance Spring ‘16 • Charrette to guide design for new student space in college
Professional Development • Student mentor program • Conference reimbursement • Professional Development series • Alumni profiles
Best Practice: Urban Innovation Symposium
Morning Session: On Campus, Focus on Panels
Midday Session: Campus Tours, Charrette Activity
Evening Session: Off Campus, More Networking
Running a Marquee Event: What to Know Benefits • Raises the profile of your PSO • Makes connections with potential employers • Students gain leadership experience • Sparks interest in involvements • Takes planning beyond the classroom Budget: $2,500 • ~$950 awarded by Student Activities Funding Committee • ~$1,550 out of pocket • Other funding sources possible
General Timeline • Summer • Brainstorm theme, speakers • Form committee • Early Fall • Reserve venues, A/V • Start recruiting speakers • Late Fall • Submit funding requests • Order catering • Winter • Finalize speakers • Recruit day-of volunteers
How to sustain success? • Elections before spring break • Book of Knowledge • Strong website / email communication • Stronger branding • First-year representative
Questions?
Hosted by the Student Representative Council Executive Committee
Useful Resources PSO Contact List Monthly Newsletter Election information Regular Town Hall Meetings
Presenters Michael
Ian
Sarah
Social @ Fat Cat @6 75 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
The University of Arizona Graduate Planning Society
Graduate Planning Society (GPS) • College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture • 3 areas of concentration • 6 interdisciplinary professional certificates • Interdisciplinary Studio • Internship • 28 students • 10 faculty
PSO Structure GPS Executive Board • • • • •
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Communications Officer
APA Representatives • Southern AZ APA • AZ APA • National APA
Friends of Planning • “Office Hours” • Scholarships • Networking opportunities
Southern AZ APA • Mentor Program • Scholarships • Networking opportunities
Mentor Program
= 1st year graduate student
2nd year graduate student
planning professional
Thank You! Ian Wan [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/groups/UAGPS/ https://www.facebook.com/SouthernArizonaSectionAZAPA/ http://friendsofplanning.org/ http://capla.arizona.edu/planning-program
SYNOPTIKOS Department of Urban & Florida State Regional Planning University
SYNOPTIKOS Executive Board: Hadley Peterson & Kayla Mae Rousse Sarah Kelty Bridget Callea Jacob Pierce
Co-Presidents Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Synoptic n. A method of planning known for its simplicity which encompasses four elements including goal setting, identification of alternatives, evaluation and implementation of decisions.
WHAT WE DO Provide professional networking opportunities Foster professional relationships with peers while still in school Participate through community outreach and service Advocate for students in the Department’s operations Socialize Offer a social outlet for Planning students
OPPORTUNITIES Committees
Fundraising Policy Budget
Development
Lunch & Learn Networking Opportunities Socials
Volunteer work DURP Garden Box City
∆ Turnover Consistent engagement Capacity-building Communication
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] Visit us on the web at fsusynoptikos.wixsite.com/synoptikos. Like us on facebook: Florida State University Synoptikos
Sarah Kelty, Synoptikos Vice President: [email protected]
Building a Strong Planning Student Organization APA National Planning Conference May 7, 2017 Michael Sewall President Urban Planning & Policy Student Association University of Illinois at Chicago
Strong Student Involvement in UPP
Key: Assembling a strong board
+ Curriculum representatives, Symposium assistants, Graduate Student Council representative, and more!
UPPSA takes planning beyond the classroom UPP Curriculum
Social Events
Philanthropy
Professional Development
Student Advocacy
Transit-Oriented Dinners (TODs)
Service Days: Strengthening Communities
Student Advocacy
Recent accomplishments • Combining Transportation 1 & 2 • Offering Development Finance Spring ‘16 • Charrette to guide design for new student space in college
Professional Development • Student mentor program • Conference reimbursement • Professional Development series • Alumni profiles
Best Practice: Urban Innovation Symposium
Morning Session: On Campus, Focus on Panels
Midday Session: Campus Tours, Charrette Activity
Evening Session: Off Campus, More Networking
Running a Marquee Event: What to Know Benefits • Raises the profile of your PSO • Makes connections with potential employers • Students gain leadership experience • Sparks interest in involvements • Takes planning beyond the classroom Budget: $2,500 • ~$950 awarded by Student Activities Funding Committee • ~$1,550 out of pocket • Other funding sources possible
General Timeline • Summer • Brainstorm theme, speakers • Form committee • Early Fall • Reserve venues, A/V • Start recruiting speakers • Late Fall • Submit funding requests • Order catering • Winter • Finalize speakers • Recruit day-of volunteers
How to sustain success? • Elections before spring break • Book of Knowledge • Strong website / email communication • Stronger branding • First-year representative
Questions?
