Plan an Event

Your team has been asked to plan GCU's new student orientation. With the fall semester nearing, GCU wants to welcome all incoming freshman and prepare them for their journey ahead. New student orientation is comprised of two days filled with seminars, welcome activities, and an introduction to their new residence.

The incoming freshman class includes 3,750 students (78% of incoming freshman have lived in the state of Arizona, 18% of the freshman are out-of-state students, and 4% are international students). It is important for the team to effectively plan two days of activities that address the needs of all incoming freshman. GCU has set a budget of $7,500 to support activities surrounding orientation.

ou have two months to prepare. In previous years, orientations have included the following:

Seminars scheduled in the GCU Arena that introduce new students to GCU's history, vision, and campus design.

Move-in support for local and traveling families.

A plan to assist students with obtaining student IDs, class schedules, meal plans, and campus decals for parking.

Social activities to support interaction between new students, including a BBQ at the student pool.

Additional assistance for international students who may be unfamiliar with traditions or routines established.

Guest speakers that motivate students for the journey on which they are embarking.

Team Project Charter

Vision

What is the ultimate purpose/goal of the project?

Mission

What is the objective of the project? What exactly do you intend to produce/accomplish?

Criteria for Success

Specify the measureable outcomes that will be utilized to determine the project's success. How will you know if the mission successfully accomplishes the project's vision?

Project Roadmap

What major milestones will define your project? How will you get where you are going?