Learn More Indiana’s SPEAKERS BUREAU College Success Speakers Bureau

Overview Today’s presentation will answer the following questions: 1.What is Learn More Indiana? 2.What is the Speakers Bureau? 3.What is a speaker’s commitment? 4.What resources are provided for speakers? 5.How do I become an approved speaker? 6.Who do I contact with questions?

 What is Learn More Indiana?

Introduction LEARN MORE INDIANA Learn More Indiana is a partnership of state and local organizations working to help Hoosiers of all ages complete education and training beyond high school. Our team offers a variety of helpful resources—in print, in person, online and on the phone—to help ALL Hoosiers from kindergarteners to adults turn their college and career dreams into reality.

Introduction LEARN MORE INITIATIVES 1.Annual Campaigns College GO! Week Cash for College Career Ready 2.Indiana College Success Coalition 3.Indiana College Success Mentoring 4.Resources Student Success Guides (mini-magazines) Indiana College Cost Estimator Learn More Indiana Student Survey Learn More Indiana Website 5. Learn More Indiana Speakers Bureau

 What is the Learn More Indiana Speakers Bureau?

Introduction PURPOSE To provide students with the knowledge they need to make sound choices in areas that impact postsecondary access and postsecondary completion. GOAL Provide speakers for school and community presentations on topics related to planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education.

Introduction PRESENTATIONS Student Presentations 1.8 th Grade: Plan, Prepare, Pay 2.9 th Grade: Plan, Prepare, Pay 3.10 th Grade: Plan, Prepare Pay 4.11 th Grade: Plan, Prepare, Pay 5.12 th Grade: Plan, Prepare, Pay 6.21st Century Scholars Adults Who Serve Students 1.Planning for Postsecondary 2.Preparing for Postsecondary 3.Paying for Postsecondary

Introduction WHO CAN REQUEST A PRESENTATION? 1.Schools Counselors Teachers Principals 2.Youth service organizations Boys and girls clubs Scout troops Faith-based youth groups 3.Community organizations Economic development groups Local government Public libraries

Introduction WHO CAN BE AN APPROVED PRESENTER? 1.Educators 2.Youth service organization employees 3.Coaches 4.Community leaders 5.College admissions reps 6.Service club members 7.Anyone with an interest in increasing the % of students who attend and complete postsecondary

 What resources are provided for speakers?

Resources SPEAKER TRAINING Today’s training SPEAKER RESOURCES Facilitator guide Power point slides Speaker notes for each slide Presentation evaluations ON-CALL SUPPORT Debbie Howell

 What is the commitment for people who volunteer to be approved speakers?

Commitment TIME As a Learn More – approved speaker, you will be contacted periodically to ask you to make a presentation. Whether you agree to present once a year, once a month, or once a week is up to you. PROFESSIONALISM As a Learn More Indiana approved speaker, you commit to having a professional appearance and manners (e.g. being on time).

Commitment CONTENT As a Learn More Indiana approved speaker, you commit to presenting content provided by Learn More Indiana. We encourage presenters to incorporate interactive questions and activities to fit your unique presentation style, background and expertise. We continue to build and grow our presentation library of resources and encourage you to help connect us to resources.

Commitment FEE / REIMBURSEMENT As a Learn More Indiana approved speaker, you agree to not charge a speaker fee to the host or be reimbursed for your time or expenses (mileage, printing, etc.). You understand that you are making Learn More Indiana presentations as a community service because you care about your community’s young people and economic future.

 How do I apply to become a college success speaker approved by Learn More Indiana?

Speaker Application Process GO TO THE SPEAKERS BUREAU WEBSITE 1.Watch the training webcast 2.Study the speaker resources Power Point presentations you wish to present 3.Submit an application

 What happens after I am approved?

Speaker Application Process AFTER YOU ARE APPROVED 1.You will receive an approval 2.You will be called periodically by Learning More Indiana with an invitation to present the presentations you selected in counties that you selected 3.If you say yes, you and the event host will receive s of introduction.

Speaker Application Process AFTER YOU PRESENT 1.You will receive an asking you to complete a survey about the event host. 2.The event host will receive an asking him or her to complete a survey about your presentation Learn More will use this information to improve the Speakers Bureau program.

 What tips I can follow to be a better presenter?

Speaker Tips KNOW THE CONTENT Take time to become very familiar with the content. Read the: Facilitator guide PowerPoint Slides Speaker notes You may edit the slides to match your presentation style and add or incorporate activities and discussion questions throughout the presentation.

Speaker Tips EQUIPMENT Bring the following equipment with you or ask the event host to provide the equipment 1.Computer with presentation (or presentation file on a zip drive if host is providing the computer) 2.LCD projector 3.Extension cord 4.Power strip 5.Handouts (optional)

Speaker Tips ARRIVAL AT THE SITE Get to the presentation site early. Have time to: 1.Get lost on your way to the site. 2.Find the presentation room 3.Set up and test your AV equipment 4.Distribute handouts if any 5.Have time to think about nothing else but your presentation

Speaker Tips STRESS Most speakers are nervous before their presentation. That’s normal. Remember that you are doing the presentation because you have information that will help kids. It doesn’t matter if you’re a little shaky because you’re sharing great information!

Speaker Tips PROFESSIONALISM 1.Dress appropriately 2.Be on time 3.Keep language, jokes and stories tasteful 4.Be courteous to your host and other presenters o No cell phone discussions o No texting o No side-bar conversations

Speaker Tips CONNECT 1.Great people at the door. Say hello, ask where they are from, and smile. 2.When you’re presenting: o Speak clearly o Make eye contact o Look at people all over the room o Consider using a microphone if there are more than 50 people o Repeat questions so everyone can hear them o Pay attention. What’s the reaction of the audience?

Speaker Tips ENGAGE THE AUDIENCE 1.Ask people if they have questions 2.Ask people to share their experiences 3.Share a tasteful story 4.Do activities 5.Provide note-taking materials

Speaker Tips LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE Complete the post-presentation evaluation. 1.What went well? 2.What do you need to change for next time?

Resources RESOURCES Scholars.IN.gov LearnMoreIndiana.org/resources LearnMoreIndiana.org/coalitions LearnMoreIndiana.org/campaigns

Questions? Emily Sellers Indiana Commission for Higher Education

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