Welcome back from the Summer break! The arrival of September and first term of the new academic year means it is time to start thinking ahead to the next part of Community Leaders Training.

This session cover different content to the May/June CLT sessions so as a President or Treasurer it is compulsory for you to attend training, so make sure you read below! All committee members are welcome and might find some of the topice relevant to their roles so please read below for a breakdown of the sessions that will be happening.

The training programme we offer you sets you up with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to ensure your group runs smoothly, successfully and following KCLSU’s policies. There are a few updates and new processes that will come into action so please ensure that you attend one of the sessions.

Attendance is free but you will require a ticket.

Session topics:

• What's Coming Up This Year?
• Event Design Workshop
• KCLSU Venues and Commercial
• Event Promotion Process
• Freedom of Expression
• Student Group Culture

When? 

The dates we will be running training are: 

• Session Option 1: Tuesday 6 October 10.00am - 1.00pm (Location TBD)  
• Session Option 2: Thursday 8 October 2.00pm - 5.00pmpm (Location TBD)
• Session Option 3: Thursday 8 October 6.00pm - 9.00pm (Location TBD)  
• Session Option 4: Tuesday 13 October 6.00pm-8.30pm (ONLINE - core content only)

IMPORTANT: Entry will be closed for anyone who is over 30 minutes late as you will have missed core parts of the session. As a president or treasurer you are required to attend one of the four available training dates.  

PLEASE NOTE: There will be an online version of the conference however this will only be covering core content and will be a lecture style session with minimal interactive aspects and no time for questions to make sure you are getting the information and resources you need. This online session is only aimed for students who cannot come to campus due to being abroad, not able to come to campus or remote learners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I can't attend?

You are required to attend at least one of the three possible sessions as attendance will be tracked! We ask that you do your best to be able to attend.

What happens if I don't attend training?

Please note that attendance records are being tracked this year. Attending training unlocks your group's permissions and ability to begin, or continue, functioning as a group. For example, once a group's President and Treasurer have attended and completed training, your group will be able to apply for a Soldo card! 

I've already been a community leader, do I need to attend training again?  

Yes. Even if you've been a community leader before, we have listened to your feedback and worked hard to devise new sessions and new activities this year. Plus, some of our processes and policies are new and improved, so we will be new for everyone! 

Can other members of our committee attend training?

All committee members are welcome and we will be delivering a small number of sessions aimed at other positions this year, so please strongly encourage your committee to attend.

What if I have more questions after training?

There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions throughout training as well as during the networking sessions or breaks that will take place on the day. We will also have a QR code for you to submit any questions throughout the day that we will send an FAQ form after training with answers. You are also able to find all the relevant information to your groups on the Community Leaders Hub here. 

I have a severe allergy to X food, what do I do?

Please email studentgroup@kclsu.org and notify us of this with at least 2 weeks notice of your event date. 

What if I booked one session but can no longer make it?

If you can’t make it on the day you originally booked, we recommend you book the next date available to you! If you aren’t able to commit to a specific day, you are able to turn up on the day but unfortunately we cannot guarantee a space for you as well as refreshments, so we recommend booking ahead! 

I have an accessibility requirement. / My circumstances do not allow me to attend in person training.

If you believe we have not met your needs, please email us on studentgroups@kclsu.org to ensure we can have the right accommodations for you. 

If you have any questions regarding the event itself please reply to this email or get in touch with us at studentgroups@kclsu.org.