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Case Study Competition
ACUI Students – You’re invited to participate in this year’s Case Study Competition!
Do you want to . . .
- make some new friends at the conference?
- impress your supervisor?
- add a line to your résumé?
- win prizes?!
If so then sign-up for this year’s Regional Case Study Competition at the Regional conference at Ohio University.
Teams will be created with participants from various institutions to solve a student union Case Study or ‘real world problem’. This STUDENT ONLY program at the regional conference will be all about U making new friends and sharing yOUr vision.
Presentations will be judged and awards such as Most Creative Resolution, Best Presentation, Best Use of ‘Campus’ Resources, Best Teamwork, and Most Unique, may be awarded.
What is a case study?
A case study is a scenario or a real world problem that occurs in the union. Cases may be fictional, but have some grounding in “real-life” situations that have taken place in our facilities – maybe even yOUrs! These cases help students discover the different decisions and opinions that a union staff must face in order to keep the union a place where everyone can come and feel welcome.
Why case studies?
Case studies represent the student’s perspective to handling problems on campus. Many people do not understand the work that a staff member has to put in when deciding on different events and activities allowed in the Union. At other times, a student may feel he/she has a better way to control situations that occur. This is yOUr time to voice yOUr opinion and at the same time understand and abide by the rules and regulations of the University.
Who is involved in the case study?
Students will be divided into teams (number to be determined based on total number of enrolled participants), and each team will be assigned a case of their own.
Students should feel free to use all available resOUrces to come to a decision about a case. There are many professionals at the conference that will be available throughout the day to offer tips and advice about a case. This is a competition, so students are encOUraged to ‘think outside the box’ but to be realistic with their solutions.
When are the case studies presented?
The case studies will be presented to all the participants at the conference on Sunday morning. Be as creative as you would like and try to come up with the best possible solution that you see fit for the case.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: As a student registered for this conference, do I HAVE to participate in the case study competition?
A: No. The Case Study Competition is not mandatory, however, you are highly encOUraged to participate, by the committee and the participating institutions.
Q: How much of my conference time will be taken up by the case studies?
A: You can take as much or as little time as you want. There is only one scheduled meeting (where you will meet your team and facilitator, and will receive yOUr case) during the conference. From there, it is up to you. There will be Case Study resource rooms available on Saturday during a block of free time. Other than that, you are on your own. You will have to find times to meet with your group during the conference.
Q: Will I miss any educational sessions if I participate in the Case Study Competition?
A: No! The only scheduled meeting will take place on Friday evening and will be brief.
Q: Who else will be participating in the Case Study competition?
A: Other undergraduate students from across OUr region!
Q: Where do the case studies come from?
A: Current graduate students from OUr region will write the case studies along with past experiences of other professionals.
Q: Who are the case study facilitators?
A: Graduate students from OUr region will act as the facilitators.
Q: What will the facilitators do?
A: The facilitators will help you meet your group, present you with YOUR case study, and act as a resource throughout the conference if you encounter any
problems or questions.
Examples of past case studies:
Example #1: It is Tuesday of Homecoming Week and the University is in the final stages of preparations. Both the Student Union and Student Activities staff are deeply involved and have their responsibilities for this important occasion. The Union has many events taking place in the facility and is at capacity. The Student Activities staff just received word from the Office of Government Relations that President Bush is coming to campus Friday and John Kerry will follow on Saturday. Last minute arrangements must take place and plans altered to accommodate these appearances. Please plan the course of action.
Example #2: The students at the university want to renovate and expand the Student Union to house all student services and activities under one roof. They must develop a game plan to persuade the Administration and Board of Trustees to take action on their visions. Please plan the course of action.
Example #3: The Campus Police Department is currently working with the staff in the Student Union, Residence Services and the Office of Student Activities to review the Campus Social Event Policy. Members of the committee expect all student organizations to follow the same guidelines, but the incidents (including fights and alcohol issues) that have occurred are tied to only certain groups. Please plan the course of action and develop a new Social Event Policy taking into consideration safety issues, facility issues and student policy issues.
Example #4: The Student Union received the bid to host a statewide Diversity Conference planned by faculty, staff and students from various departments and organizations on campus. Many dignitaries are invited to attend from the statehouse as well as leaders from several National organizations representing a broad spectrum of diverse populations. Due to the recent hate crimes on campus, you the students must plan this conference appropriately with your ideas and knowledge being put forth. Please plan the conference.
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