This document provides recommendations for establishing a successful student society within a college. It discusses placing the society under an appropriate department like business, appointing one key staff member for support while allowing student leadership, and using either an event-based or venture-based model. Infrastructure should include regular society meetings, an online platform for resources and collaboration, and an advisory board involving external members. A calendar is suggested with NACUE events, strategy workshops, and a three-term approach to set-up, action, and succession planning. Senior management support is important while giving students freedom and responsibility.

1. Frameworks and
Infrastructure
Kristian Mackie – FE South
Community Manager

2. Introduction
• Aims of this Presentation
1. Give a better understanding of the role of a society
2. Present recommendations on where the society fits into a
college
3. Give an idea of what frameworks need to be in place for a
successful society
4. Discuss the use of online tools
5. Generate a timeline for the rest of the year

3. Where does a society fit in a college?
The roles a society fills
• Employability
• Work experience
• Improves CV and UCAS
• Links students to employers
• Developing Business Relationships
• Promoting enterprise
• Contributing to an event calendar
• A way of promoting the the college to
potential new students

4. How to fit a society into a college
• Which department does a society come under?
• Inclusivity is key
• Use of a business department

5. The Role of Staff
• One Key Staff Member
• Reasonable commitment
• May require work beyond typical hours
• Allow students to have control
• Staff retain ownership
• Staff with business knowledge is advisable
• Highly organised staff member
• The concept of student led

6. Society Structures
Event Based
• Hold Enterprising Events
• Working with sponsors
• Focus on promotion and
management
• Wide range of events
available
• Great promotion for college
Venture Based
• Develop businesses within
the society
• Financially sustainable
• Businesses can be as
individuals or as a group
• Significantly improves
students employability

7. Society expenditure
• Recommended expenditure
• Events
• Promotional Materials
• Travel
• Necessary Resources
• Investment in businesses
• Not to be spent on
• Staff Costs
• Unnecessary luxuries
Costs for Consideration
• Marketing Materials
• Promotional Banners
• NACUE Events
• Travel Costs
• Additional Travel

8. What to expect from Students
• Marketing and Branding
• Developing roles
• Setting up a structure
• Deciding their events
• Executing events
• Explain the systems and safeguards upfront
• Allow freedom but make achievable
• Need staff support and staff relationships
• Give access to college resources and processes

9. Arranging a calendar
• Regular Meetings
• NACUE Events
• Bootcamps
• National Students Enterprise Conference
• Leaders Summit
• Strategy workshops
• Freshers Fairs / Open Days
• Succession plans
• 3 Term Approach
• Term 1 – Set Up
• Term 2 – Action
• Term 3 - Succession

10. SMT & Advisory Boards
• The Role of Senior management
• Supportive and not restrictive
• Advisory Boards
• Good way to involve externals in the society
• A chance to work across the entire college
• A good way for students to feel important

11. Online Interaction
• Online platform to showcase a societies achievements
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Resources
• Society Management

12. Your First Term
• Meet regional community manager
• Establish concept with department heads
• Engage students
• Agree on a structure
• Develop roles and responsibilities
• Develop regular meetings
• Set up a plan for the year
• Sign up to NACUE Online
• Put together marketing materials
• Plan your first events

13. Questions?
Kristian Mackie
FE Community Engagement Manager South
kristian@nacue.com
07717595341