Below is a quick checklist for getting started on implementing the Raise Your Voice campaign:

• Understand the goals of the campaign.

• Know the key messages.

• Assemble a team of key members such as the college president, student group leaders, etc. on campus to inform and engage them about the campaign.

• Discuss the goals of promoting student participation in public life and mobilizing higher education to make civic engagement central to student learning.

• Review with the team which members of the community should be reached and the best ways to reach them.

To mount an effective campaign on campus, you must have an action plan with a clear goal and objectives. Using the information and resources in this guide will help you through this process. Having a plan will save you time and energy and will help you use your resources more efficiently.

Keep in mind the following:

• Identify what’s already happening on campus.
Look for opportunities to model successes and build off of existing programs.

• Define goals and objectives.
Identify desired outcomes: Increased participation in student groups, greater visibility of campus activities, partnerships with community groups, etc.

• Identify critical tasks.
Key areas include: budget, volunteers, coordinating activities with campus and community groups

• Develop a work plan with tasks, assignments and deadlines.
Monitor progress regularly.

• Document and evaluate results.
This will help you monitor and gauge the success of the campaign on campus.