M-T1-YS-17 · Detailed guide · Theme 1

University Rotary Information Nights

Connects tertiary students and early-career adults to service, exchange, peace, fellowship and vocational pathways through a useful campus conversation.

Where this idea came from

Playbook entry
M-T1-YS-17 · University Rotary Information Nights
Theme
Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme YS: Youth & Schools
Source material
Existing checked Theme 1 guide
Linked playbook entry
M-T1-YS-17 · University Rotary Information Nights

Why a club might use this

Students gain local community connections and service options compatible with study, work and visa realities.

Use it when

  • University and TAFE students, student associations, careers teams, international offices and young Rotary alumni. Use when a campus partner can host and promote the session.

Before the club starts

  • Campus approval, accessible room or webinar and student-association collaboration.
  • Verified program information including cost, eligibility, time and visa caveats.
  • Privacy-minimised registration with an explicit opt-in for follow-up.

Capacity guide

Likely cost
$–$$ — campus venue may be free; allow for access, light catering and approved promotion.
Lead time
6–8 weeks.
People
4–6 members plus campus hosts and 3–5 recent program participants.

How to put it into practice

Detailed implementation steps for University Rotary Information Nights
StepActionSuggested owner
1Ask campus partners which student needs and calendars should shape the session.Campus liaison
2Recruit diverse recent participants to give candid five-minute stories.Program curator
3Build a concise agenda around questions, not club history.Event facilitator
4Run the session with staffed pathway tables and a no-pressure exit.Host team
5Send only requested information and offer one relevant action within 48 hours.Follow-up lead

Controls and safeguards

  • Do not provide migration, visa, legal or employment advice; refer to authorised services.
  • No attendee list is shared with clubs, sponsors or speakers without consent.
  • MEDIUM — adult-student privacy, international-student vulnerability and accuracy of program or visa-related claims need clear boundaries.

What to measure

  • Registrations and attendance by campus segment.

Follow-up: Send a segmented resource email within 48 hours and close non-consented registration records after the stated event-administration period.

Related playbook entries

  • M-T1-YS-16
  • M-T1-AN-01
  • M-T1-AN-04

Before your club says yes

Does the idea fit?

Talk with the people it is meant to serve and check that the need is real.

Who can say yes?

Name the person or group that can approve the work, spending and any safety arrangements.

Are people protected?

Check privacy, consent and safety. Collect only the information you genuinely need.

Can everyone take part?

Check the language, format, place, technology and cost for barriers.

Are the facts and permissions right?

Check names, claims, images, quotations, partner references and Rotary branding.

How will we learn?

Note where things stand now, check in at 30, 60 and 90 days, and decide what to do next.