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4306
This number represents the total number of students, faculty, staff, and community members served by the U-Choose Program by programs, events, counseling, and consultation. The U-Choose program launched at the start of fall semester 2007.

What's the Hottest!!

Contest Sponsored by the Department of Residential Life and U-Choose

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Overview

Residential Life Leadership Organizations including Community Councils, NRHH, and RHA will have the opportunity to compete for programming money to be used to support a What’s Hot Event Spring Semester, 2010. Each organization that chooses to participate will be asked to submit a program application. Applications will be judged by a subcommittee of the St. Cloud State University Alcohol & Other Drug Advisory Board.

Prize:

The winning organization will receive $3,000 in programming funds for a WOW What's Hot event in Spring, 2010. The winning organization will also receive recognition at the EAGLE awards.

Goals:

Create high-risk alcohol prevention programming for students with a WOW factor
Empower and teach residents, CA's, Hall Directors, and Professional Staff the process of creating best practice programming consistent with the NIAAA and the Higher Education Center
Host an event that draws students and provides an opportunity to learn about U-Choose and high-risk alcohol prevention

Timeline:

Due date for proposals: Friday, November 20
Winner announced: Monday, December 7

Application Requirements:

Description of the Event
This narrative should include a the proposed event date, description, and detailed timeline for successful planning for the event. This should also include technology requirements for the event as U-Choose will serve as the technical assistance provider.
WOW Factor
The WOW factor is what makes the program the "Hottest." This needs to be create and student-focused. In other words, what will make students remember the event and want it to happen again.
Infusion of U-Choose
Each application must include some element of U-Choose. The more elements that are successfully infused the more points that are awarded. We encourage groups to meet with the U-Choose team prior to submission to discuss this element. Note: Simply having mocktails at the event will not count in this category.
Assessment
Applicants must be able to count the number of students in attendance and some sort of qualitative or quantitative design. This could be as simple as a survey conducted after the event or as complex as a pre/post survey.
Advertising Plan
This should include the mediums for advertisement (posters, Facebook, PromoTv, etc.) The Department of Residential Life and U-Choose designers can help you with the graphic design.
Budget
A complete budget must be included. The budget must include all expenditures for the program. U-Choose will supply $3,000 to help with programming. U-Choose cannot spend funds on food or give-a-ways. Funding can come from other sources. If external sources are included in the application, applicants must include letters documenting the source of those funds.

Application Bonus Points:

Applications seeking these bonus points should try to be creative in their approach. There are many different ways to receive these points so please do not limit yourself to things that have already been done on campus or that come to you without much thought.

Partnerships
The U-Choose program places an importance on collaboration with internal and external partners. Applicants that successfully partner with other student organizations, departments, community group, or others will be awarded extra points.
In-Kind Funding
Applications that have secured funds form their own accounts or sought other partners will be given extra points. This is not a requirements so please do not feel obligated to seek out funding. Please note, if you want food or give-a-ways at your event you must seek other funding sources.
Diversity
Any application that incorporates some aspect of diversity into their application will be given bonus points. This could occur through a wide-range of approaches such as partnering with the LGBT Resource Center or a student organization that has a multicultural focus.
School Spirit
Any application that incorporates school spirit into their program will be given bonus points.

Resources

U-Choose
You are encourages to ask for help in all aspects of the project. We encourage applicants to arrange a meeting with staff members prior to the deadline. We will not build the project for you. We can, however, help you with the details and overall vision of your project.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - www.niaaa.nih.gov
American Council for Drug Education - www.acde.org
Higher Education Center - http://www.higheredcenter.org/
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's College Drinking Prevention www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov
Looking for more resources? Click here.

Created by The Division of Student Life and Development with support from the Office of the Provost

	A-Z Index \| News \| Library \| Technology \| Support St. Cloud State \| St. Cloud State University Home Admissions Academics Student Life About SCSU Athletics Alumni & Friends Home About UChoose Presentation & Materials Request How to Get Help Self-Referral (SR) Clicker Checkout Resources Contact Us Assessment Tools 4306 This number represents the total number of students, faculty, staff, and community members served by the U-Choose Program by programs, events, counseling, and consultation. The U-Choose program launched at the start of fall semester 2007. What's the Hottest!! Contest Sponsored by the Department of Residential Life and U-Choose Apply Now! Overview Residential Life Leadership Organizations including Community Councils, NRHH, and RHA will have the opportunity to compete for programming money to be used to support a What’s Hot Event Spring Semester, 2010. Each organization that chooses to participate will be asked to submit a program application. Applications will be judged by a subcommittee of the St. Cloud State University Alcohol & Other Drug Advisory Board. Prize: The winning organization will receive $3,000 in programming funds for a WOW What's Hot event in Spring, 2010. The winning organization will also receive recognition at the EAGLE awards. Goals: Create high-risk alcohol prevention programming for students with a WOW factor Empower and teach residents, CA's, Hall Directors, and Professional Staff the process of creating best practice programming consistent with the NIAAA and the Higher Education Center Host an event that draws students and provides an opportunity to learn about U-Choose and high-risk alcohol prevention Timeline: Due date for proposals: Friday, November 20 Winner announced: Monday, December 7 Application Requirements: Description of the Event This narrative should include a the proposed event date, description, and detailed timeline for successful planning for the event. This should also include technology requirements for the event as U-Choose will serve as the technical assistance provider. WOW Factor The WOW factor is what makes the program the "Hottest." This needs to be create and student-focused. In other words, what will make students remember the event and want it to happen again. Infusion of U-Choose Each application must include some element of U-Choose. The more elements that are successfully infused the more points that are awarded. We encourage groups to meet with the U-Choose team prior to submission to discuss this element. Note: Simply having mocktails at the event will not count in this category. Assessment Applicants must be able to count the number of students in attendance and some sort of qualitative or quantitative design. This could be as simple as a survey conducted after the event or as complex as a pre/post survey. Advertising Plan This should include the mediums for advertisement (posters, Facebook, PromoTv, etc.) The Department of Residential Life and U-Choose designers can help you with the graphic design. Budget A complete budget must be included. The budget must include all expenditures for the program. U-Choose will supply $3,000 to help with programming. U-Choose cannot spend funds on food or give-a-ways. Funding can come from other sources. If external sources are included in the application, applicants must include letters documenting the source of those funds. Application Bonus Points: Applications seeking these bonus points should try to be creative in their approach. There are many different ways to receive these points so please do not limit yourself to things that have already been done on campus or that come to you without much thought. Partnerships The U-Choose program places an importance on collaboration with internal and external partners. Applicants that successfully partner with other student organizations, departments, community group, or others will be awarded extra points. In-Kind Funding Applications that have secured funds form their own accounts or sought other partners will be given extra points. This is not a requirements so please do not feel obligated to seek out funding. Please note, if you want food or give-a-ways at your event you must seek other funding sources. Diversity Any application that incorporates some aspect of diversity into their application will be given bonus points. This could occur through a wide-range of approaches such as partnering with the LGBT Resource Center or a student organization that has a multicultural focus. School Spirit Any application that incorporates school spirit into their program will be given bonus points. Resources U-Choose You are encourages to ask for help in all aspects of the project. We encourage applicants to arrange a meeting with staff members prior to the deadline. We will not build the project for you. We can, however, help you with the details and overall vision of your project. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - www.niaaa.nih.gov American Council for Drug Education - www.acde.org Higher Education Center - http://www.higheredcenter.org/ Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's College Drinking Prevention www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov Looking for more resources? Click here. Created by The Division of Student Life and Development with support from the Office of the Provost UChoose (contact information) 720 4th Avenue South - St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498 Page Revised: 10/27/2009 Phone: (320) 308-3171 © 2009 St. Cloud State University Site Map \| Map & Directions \| Contact SCSU \| Accreditations St. Cloud State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. 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4306This number represents the total number of students, faculty, staff, and community members served by the U-Choose Program by programs, events, counseling, and consultation. The U-Choose program launched at the start of fall semester 2007.

What's the Hottest!!

Apply Now!

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4306
This number represents the total number of students, faculty, staff, and community members served by the U-Choose Program by programs, events, counseling, and consultation. The U-Choose program launched at the start of fall semester 2007.