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Events and Virtual Programming Resources

Events and Virtual Programming Resources

Resource Title and Description Recommended for:

Getting the Inside Scoop from Members - Survey considerations

Surveying your members? Use this PPT to guide you through creating, distributing, and processing your surveys responses. Created by CEC's own professional development team, this resource can help guide you to the most successful membership or PD survey yet.

All, especially President and Executive Director

CEC Support for Component Events Request Form

CEC wants to support you, your event and goals! Please complete this form by sharing your contact information and event details. Following the completion of this form a member of CEC staff will connect with you to discuss how we can best support.

WEBSITE LISTING REQUEST: If you would like your event to be listed on your website or CEC's website, you must complete this form: https://cec1785.wufoo.com/forms/r1tqnbi1kurrv7/

Executive Directors, Presidential line, PD chairs, event and/or conference/convention related chairs and committees

Administrative Support and Service Fees Available to Units & Divisions

Find information regarding CEC's administrative support service fees here, this includes:

  • A sampling of services provided by CEC department to Units and Divisions
  • A description of how Divisions’ dues are distributed, and service fees are calculated and collected.
  • A description of how Units’ dues are distributed, and service fees are calculated and collected.
  • How to contact CEC staff for assistance
All

 

Webinar Resources

Resource Title and Description Recommended for:

Webinar Host Script Template

Agenda for a webinar prep meeting with presenters

All, especially PD Chairs

Webinar Prep Meeting Checklist

Outline and script for webinar host on day of webinar. Use this template to ensure your webinar host(s) are fully prepared.

All, especially PD Chairs

Webinar Run of Show Template 

Outline of webinar to share with presenters.

All, especially PD Chairs

 

In-Person Events Resources

Resource Title and Description Recommended for:

Request for Proposal (RFP) Template

"RFP" or "request for proposal" is sought out by hotels, convention/conference sites, etc. for conference/event planning. Use this document to create your component's RFP to attach to emails/provide to potential venues and meeting planners for your next in-person event.

PD Chairs, Event and/or Conference/Convention Related Chairs and Committees

Tips on Planning an In Person Event (2023 Presentation)

From 2023's Leadership Institute, this PPT offers considerations for planning in-person events. Holding your first in-person event or looking to refresh the ways you plan your event? Review this document to do just that.

PD Chairs, Event and/or Conference/Convention Related Chairs and Committees

In-Person Event Planning and Logistics 101 PPT (LI 2024)

This PowerPoint presentation stems from the Leadership Institute breakout session facilitated by staff experts in event planning and sponsorship sales/hosting. If your component planning to get back to hosting in-person events, or is contemplating its first ever in-person event, this presentation reviews the various responsibilities, to-dos, and considerations can be otherwise challenging and appear off-putting to those uncertain about in-person event hosting/planning. 

PD Chairs, Event and/or Conference/Convention Related Chairs and Committees

 

Event-Related Resources & Templates

Resource Title and Description Recommended for:

Social Media & Unit Events (Unit Town Hall PowerPoint)

Previously used to facilitate the 2023 Unit Town Hall, this PPT includes all talking points for this session and details for establishing a plan for social media while planning, executing, and following a component event. This document also includes previews of templates and resources for social media curated by CEC staff for use by your component.

Web chair, communications chair, PD chair

Canva Templates for Event-Related Social Media Posts

Canva template link to edit and create your own versions of the images in this section.

Web chair, communications chair

Conference Check List - Instagram or Facebook Story Image

Ready-to-use Instagram and Facebook story template.

Web chair, communications chair

Favorite Session - Instagram or Facebook Story Image

Ready-to-use Instagram and Facebook story template.

Web chair, communications chair

Packing List - Instagram or Facebook Story Image

Ready-to-use Instagram and Facebook story template.

Web chair, communications chair

Photo Scavenger Hunt - Instagram or Facebook Story Image

Ready-to-use Instagram and Facebook story template.

Web chair, communications chair

This or That - Instagram or Facebook Story Image

Ready-to-use Instagram and Facebook story template.

Web chair, communications chair

 

Leveraging CEC PD & Resources

Resource Title and Description Recommended for:

Power Up Your Component's Professional Development with CEC PPT (LI 2024)

Do you know all there is to know about CEC's amazing library of resources? No? Well, you're not alone! This Leadership Institute breakout session PPT helps to crack the code on maximizing CEC PD for both you and your members.  Content of this PPT includes strategies to: 

  • Transform pre-recorded webinars, online courses, and quick-takes into powerful professional development experiences. 
  • Turn free member webinars and online events into engagement boosters for your component. 
  • Leverage CEC resources to solidify your component's reputation as the go-to source for learning professionals seeking student success. 
PD Chairs, Event and/or Conference/Convention Related Chairs and Committees

Opportunities to Take Advantage of CEC PD (PDF)

This quick-reference sheet highlights the opportunities all Units and Divisions can take advantage of to leverage in their PD efforts! 

PD Chairs, Event and/or Conference/Convention Related Chairs and Committees

Reference Guide: Using CEC Zoom Account vs. CEC Partner Webinar

This 2-page guide provides component volunteers with information on using CEC's Zoom Meetings through our own Zoom account for virtual meetings and events (does not have webinar capabilities) and reviews CEC's Partner Webinar opportunities. In addition, the second page details registration options (CEC registration site vs. Zoom registration), intended to aid volunteers in their decision-making.

Questions about the CEC Zoom Meeting account? Contact [email protected]

Questions about CEC Partner Webinars? Contact Brooke Massey at [email protected].

 

 

Last Updated:  8 November, 2024

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