Making Ideas Happen

Enterprise: Dictionary.com says... a project undertaken or to be undertaken, esp. one that is important or difficult or that requires boldness or energy.

Not scary business plans then.

I had a meeting with the Universities Enterprize Zone yesterday which was great. They're re-vamping the building and making it a brilliant space for anyone with any creative ideas - enterprise isn't just about starting a company from scratch with a long term business plan, it is simply using your noggin and being inventive to achieve something.

You could say all our societies are very enterprising - they take the little money they have, hold events to increase those funds, and put it back in to more society events. Thats very enterprising if you ask me.

SIFE is our Student in Free Enterprise which the Enterprize zone support - why not check them out...

If you're involved in a society or just have an idea, why not pop in to see them and see what they can offer. Also keep an eye out for their website with fab projects which you can get involved in and use towards the Sheffield Graduate Award.

Keep enjoying the sun,

Love Claire

My personal Objectives

Hi guys and girls,

I'm back from my lovely relaxing holiday and ready for another few weeks of planning before you all get back!
We set our personal objectives a while ago and I have finally got round to making them really clear so I thought I would share them with you - comments and suggestions are very welcome :0)


1. Student Engagement in Activities

Objective: Make sure all students know about how much they can do with Societies, Volunteering and RAG.

Why?: Coming to University isn't all about getting your degree. The Union can make the difference between a good Uni experience and a great Uni experience. Getting involved in activities outside your course will give you unforgettable experiences and friends for life - All students should be given this opportunity.

To do list:
1. Online society sign up all year round
2. make sure meeting/practice rooms are available wherever possible
3. Set up RAG's adopt a charity scheme for societies and sports clubs
4. Push the bespoke Give It A Go scheme to get those left out groups involved such as medics, LGBT
5. Dance Your Socks Off! A massive dance/music GIAG and showcase day
6. Make GIAG tickets available at the Hallamshire for medics and dentists
7. Push the Sheffield Graduate Award to all our dedicated volunteers to get the recognition they deserve www.sheffield.ac.uk/thesheffieldgraduateaward

2. Help new, small and struggling societies

Objective: to give our societies the support they need at critical times, through a range of activities and channels.

Why?: By supporting them we can ensure they thrive and students get more form the society.

To do list:
1. Set up the Societies Surgery for advice and workshops on common problems
2. Make sure people know how easy it is to spend 'A' account money
3. Reduce society deficit through a one to one targetting approach
4. Improve the running of societies joint with Hallam

3. Show Off The Great Things Students Do!

Objective: To showcase the great things students do within their communities and increase the positive recognition they receive.

Why?: Student volunteers do great things! Make sure that this is visible to the student community and Sheffield population. This includes work by RAG and Volunteering but also the talent of our Society membership. This will increase participation by students, improve community relations and help make events more successful.

To Do List:
1. Open events up to the public such as Showcase
2. Improve society publicity through training and societies surgery workshops, and the officer blogs and twitter
3. Expand the Activities awards to encompass other areas such as RAG, Volunteering, Representation etc

I have lots more exciting things to tell you but that can wait for another day.

Love Claire