managing university based gdgs
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Managing University GDGsGDG Global Summit 2015 - May 27th, 2015
Moyinoluwa ADEYEMI
● The GDG has a home● High concentration of Engineering students● Interconnected community● Access to facilities● Young members
Benefits of University based GDGs
Young members :)
Challenges faced by University based GDGs
● Average membership span ~ 4 years● Disparity in skill/ experience level● School calendar● Clashes with GSA programs● Low female participation*
Average membership span ~ 4 years
What has worked so far...
● Catching members young● Pairing members up● Being (really) flexible● Collaboration● Getting a diversity lead
Getting a diversity lead
Problems with University authorities?
● Introduce yourself● Give back. Build something.● Register as a club● Get a Patron
GDG
Other tips
● It’s okay to start small. ● Make your members feel involved.● Identify the skill-set of your members● Start the “thematic lead” concept (adopted
from GDG Nairobi and GDG Kimathi University)
GDG
You are not clear about _________________________________
I missed out ___________________________________________
You have a better solution for ___________________________
Your turn!
● Kenneth Kinyanjui - Kenya Country Mentor(GDG Kimathi University)
No members of GDG OAU were harmed during the creation ofthis presentation.
Credits
Thank youMoyinoluwa ADEYEMI
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