Homecoming Student Committee
The UD Homecoming Committee is responsible for the coordination and execution of one of the largest University events, Homecoming. In 2012, the first ever Homecoming Student Committee (HSC) will be formed as UD recognizes the importance of student involvement in the planning and implementation of events. Students are needed to help plan and manage events, market and advertise Homecoming events, coordinate community and student group outreach, and promote spirit and fun throughout the week of Homecoming activities.
The student committee requires a significant time commitment during the year. There will be monthly meetings beginning in March and will continue into the summer and fall semesters (living in Newark during the summer is not a requirement). There will be two meetings per month, one with the entire committee and one with your subcommittee, totaling two to four hours of your time each month.
All students are eligible and encouraged to apply for the committee, which will be managed by the Office of Alumni Relations, and the leadership skills and experience gained will be invaluable for future success and can be applied in various ways.
In order to apply for any position you must have an application submitted no later than February 24 at 5:00 p.m. Once you have completed this application you will receive an confirmation email. Please click on the link in the email in order to schedule a 15-minute interview with Christine Scheirer, Homecoming Coordinator in the Office of Alumni Relations.
- Applications due Friday, February 24
- Interviews Monday-Wednesday, February 27 - 29
- Candidates Notified Thursday, March 1
- Meetings Begin in March
Homecoming Programming Chair
- Must be a Student Alumni Ambassador
- Provide overall vision, direction and coordination of UD’s 2012 Homecoming celebrations
- Meet monthly with the committee as well as the Homecoming advisor to provide updates
- Lead the Homecoming planning meetings, set agendas and distribute meeting minutes, etc.
- Coordinate purchases with the Homecoming staff advisor within budgetary limits for all events/activities associated with Homecoming
- Serve on staff Homecoming committee
- Maintain consistent and clear communication with all members of the committee
- Assist with the recruitment, selection and training of the 2013 Homecoming committee
- Attend and staff Homecoming events
- Assist Homecoming advisor with duties as assigned
Marketing Chair & subcommittee
- Work with the Homecoming staff advisor and other UD staff to coordinate all marketing and advertising initiatives for the Student Homecoming Committee
- Develop marketing plan for Homecoming Week events
- Use creative and innovative strategies to promote Homecoming events within University posting guidelines
- Work with committee members to create publicity for all homecoming related events such as the Spirit Crowning, banner competition, Spirit Stations, etc.
- Work with the advisor to design, order and distribute Homecoming giveaways
- Make sure publicity items (flyers, posters, ads, etc) are produced and distributed
- Assist Homecoming programming chair and advisor with duties as assigned
- Maintain consistent and clear communication with all members of the committee
- Attend and staff Homecoming events
- Create residence hall bulletin boards and work with the resident assistants to get them displayed prior to Homecoming
- Meet monthly with this subcommittee as well as with the entire Homecoming committee
- Assist with the recruitment, selection and training of the 2013 Homecoming committee
Student Organizations Outreach Chair & subcommittee
- Provide a communication link to all student organizations including Greek Life, Residence Life, Club Sports, etc)
- To solicit participation from representative groups
- To organize and follow-through on all details related to student organization participation
- To provide additional volunteer support to each activity planned
- Coordinate with the Marketing chair and subcommittee on social media communication for these groups. Be the lead on RSO social media outreach.
- Attend and staff Homecoming events
- Maintain consistent and clear communication with all members of the committee
- Meet monthly with this subcommittee as well as with the whole Homecoming committee
Banner Competition & Crowning Event Chair & subcommittee
- Coordinate, plan, organize and follow through with all details relating to the Homecoming Banner competition & crowning event
- Coordination of judges
- Establishing locations to hang banners
- Work with the marketing committee on promote these programs
- Attend and staff Homecoming events
- Maintain consistent and clear communication with all members of the committee
- Meet monthly with the this subcommittee as well as with the entire Homecoming committee
Spirit Coordinator & subcommittee
- Coordinate, plan, organize, and follow through with all details relating to the Spirit Stations
- Work with the Homecoming staff advisor to post, hang and display all campus decorations
- Brainstorm, implement, and evaluate ideas for new spirit programming and events
- Take minutes during Homecoming meetings and email them to the programming chair within 24 hours
- Attend and staff Homecoming events
- Maintain consistent and clear communication with all members of the committee
- Meet monthly with this subcommittee as well as with the entire Homecoming committee
The student committee application is now closed. If you have any questions please contact Christine Scheirer at cls@udel.edu.