(01-20-2018 12:37 AM)Old Blue Wrote: (01-19-2018 08:49 PM)MonarchManiac Wrote: Well we can't solve the conference problem. This is a thread to discuss actionable items that the fanbase can accomplish. Please stay on topic.
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In order to find the solution, you must first recognize the problem.
I don't believe the problem is Conference. The problem is we have a total lack of student pride in the University and lack of student engagement. Here are a few suggestions !
1) Change ODAF back to BigBlue Club immediately. ECU has the PirateClub.
2) The moment a student has accepted to attend ODU, they become a member of the BiigBlueClub. This becomes the student spirit organizing organization. This is how it is done at other Universities.
3) BigBlue club should sponsor events for students along with the Alumni Association. because they are the future donors.
4) Put students on a points system sort of like a loyalty card. The more they attend functions they get discounts for swag, food, school supplies, priority for events, and even points towards their BBC membership
5) Sponsor challenges for various student organizations during sporting events. They earn promotional items like free food from vendors around campus, etc.
6) Our open houses and admitted student events need to be changed immediately. They are boring, lack energy, do not emphasize school pride.
7) During sporting events there should be no other events on campus during those times. No rush or recruitment events, no social meetings, no club meetings, nothing !
8) ODAF, Alumni Association, and the University(Athletic Dept.) must invest $. If not....their future donors and members will fade away. Because the types of students being admitted today feel entitled and lack a sense of connection to anything because they have been isolated by technology.