LIVEBLOGGING – SSC Retreat – Tuesday Afternoon

The afternoon saw intense discussions about the mission of the Sikh Students Associations.  Learning from campus successes and discussing case studies of actual problems, the cohort sought solutions and new possibilities.  From problems of two campus Sikh groups, to lack of on-campus engagement, to the problem of dominant personalities.

The importance of mission statements was stressed and many participants resolved to create a mission statement for their SSAs.  Following the idea of the Sikh Students Collaborative was further discussed and its role as an advisory board, mediator, funder, and planner.  Finally, best practices and ideas on recruitment, retention, and expansion were discussed.  The information will be compiled and uploaded at a later date.