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ADVICE TO SUPPORT YOUR EFFORTS

    Colleges and universities have used several different approaches to fund the CLC experience and recruit students and coaches. It’s important to note that ideally, coaches should genuinely love working with students, provide an excellent co-curricular or curricular experience, and be willing to invest the time needed to prepare the students to excel in the competition.

    We hope the information listed below will help you brainstorm ideas for your school. Please reach out with specific questions (clc@mobts.org).

    IDEAS TO SECURE FUNDING 

    • Request funding through the student government.
    • Apply for a one-time “pilot” grant, or a course development grant.
    • Approach the president, provost, dean, or department chair for initial seed money.
    • Ask if your department has funds for competitions.
    • Build the CLC fee in the department, center, or university budget.
    • Partner with several departments to share costs.
    • Approach individuals responsible for advancing the institution’s leadership mission.
    • Involve a community partner or organization as a sponsor and mentor.
    • Use the budget of an existing group or organization.
    • Align CLC with a student group or organization that is already funded but lacks purpose or direction.

    IDEAS TO RECRUIT COACHES

    • Student affairs professionals who have a passion for working with students.
    • Faculty who could weave the CLC content into the flow of their course.
    • Faculty who may be able to align their research agenda with CLC.
    • University staff whose job aligns with leadership development.
    • Engaged alumni who would be willing to serve their alma mater.
    • Recently retired faculty who are beloved and would be willing to give their time.
    • Graduate students who are excited about coaching and developing their skills.
    • Engaged community members with expertise.

    IDEAS TO RECRUIT TEAM MEMBERS

    • Reach out to students who will benefit from the experience.
    • Ask faculty and staff to provide names of students.
    • Contact an existing student group that may benefit from an opportunity to build the team.
    • Students involved in majors/minors/certificates/organizations that align with the experience.
    • Use students to help recruit their peers to become involved.
    • Students who have received academic scholarships or other forms of recognition.
    • Host an information session and provide the opportunity to students who are seeking new leadership experience.

    IDEAS TO RECRUIT JUDGES

    • Colleagues in your institution who may be interested in supporting the team next year.
    • Your chair/dean/other organizational leader who may be excited by the initiative.
    • Former team members.
    • Colleagues outside your institution who may be interested in creating a team next year. 
    • Any of the ideas from the “Recruiting Coaches” list!