This presentation gives an overview of what to expect in University Communities with GDGs, and how to manage them.

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Managing University GDGs
GDG Global Summit 2015 - May 27th, 2015
Moyinoluwa ADEYEMI

2. ● The GDG has a home
● High concentration of Engineering students
● Interconnected community
● Access to facilities
● Young members
Benefits of University based GDGs

3. Young members :)

4. Challenges faced by University based GDGs
● Average membership span ~ 4 years
● Disparity in skill/ experience level
● School calendar
● Clashes with GSA programs
● Low female participation*

5. Average membership span ~ 4 years

6. What has worked so far...
● Catching members young
● Pairing members up
● Being (really) flexible
● Collaboration
● Getting a diversity lead

7. Getting a diversity lead

8. Problems with University authorities?
● Introduce yourself
● Give back. Build something.
● Register as a club
● Get a Patron

9. GDG
Other tips
● It’s okay to start small.
● Make your members feel involved.
● Identify the skill-set of your members
● Start the “thematic lead” concept (adopted
from GDG Nairobi and GDG Kimathi University)

10. GDG
You are not clear about _________________________________
I missed out ___________________________________________
You have a better solution for ___________________________
Your turn!

11. ● Kenneth Kinyanjui - Kenya Country Mentor
(GDG Kimathi University)
No members of GDG OAU were harmed during the creation of
this presentation.
Credits

12. Thank you
Moyinoluwa ADEYEMI
Nigeria
LinkedIn - ng.linkedin.com/in/moyheen/
Gmail - moyinoluwaa@gmail.com
Twitter - @moyheen