approaches to recruiting and retaining in computer-science based student organizations
Recruitment and retention for a student organization is a very complex task. Faculty members and student leaders must attempt to appeal and relate to an often finicky demographic. This article explores various methods used to attract and retain students into their local ACM student chapter. I will review approaches used during my two year-term as ACM Chapter President at South Carolina State University (SCSU). During this period my executive board and I reactivated our dormant chapter and used various strategies to increase attendance and membership greatly from previous active years.
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