Class requirements

Expected of your team

Weekly Status report every Monday

You will turn in a status report to me as well as a modified report to your client.

Video/Audio/Photo/Digital Documentation 

Everything you do must be documented not only for the program book and planning log but for justifying your own existence. You can use some of this documentation in your weekly status reports.

Program Book and Planning Log:

Each team will compile and submit a complete program book documenting the planning process of their assigned event(s). Each book will include sections on logistical details, advertising, budget, worksheets, and schedule of events, photos, correspondence, speakers, meeting agendas, evaluation, and any other appropriate materials. An introductory reflection paper (3-4 pages) should highlight key group accomplishments and learning. The portfolio should also include a planning log that documents all of the activities in the planning process. There should be both a physical and electronic version of this document. 

Group Presentation:

Each group will make a presentation to share their event successes, challenges and highlight their learning in event planning. This information should be organized in such a way as to pitch a client. The day of the presentation four PR and event planning professionals will evaluate your team. The winning group will be announced at the end of class.

Half of your grade will be based on the work of the team. You will be given an opportunity to evaluate the others in your team (but no one likes a tattle tale). Each of these assignments will have detailed specifications for completion. Completion does not guarantee an A. As in the “real world” ingenuity and creativity rise above mere “completion.” This is an opportunity to really show off. 

Expected of you

You will use all of the material you gather and create to develop additional content for your  personal professional portfolio. Your portfolio is your ticket to internships, jobs, grad assistantships, even bank loans. We will work at the end of the semester on your personal materials. Spend now through the middle of April working hard for your clients.