Student Engagement

Event Incentive Program Information

 

CDS Process for Registered Student Groups/Organizations

Step 1: Send roster to CDS

Any registered and active student organization or group sends their roster to Kaitlin Arnold (kaitlin.arnold@aamu.edu) at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Rosters must be received prior to the deadline in order for the group or organization to be eligible to compete.

• • • Fall 2025 Semester - must be received prior to September 15th
    • Spring 2026 Semester - must be received prior to February 16th

 

Step 2: Attend and Participate In Events

Student organizations or groups must adhere to the following guidelines in order to receive credit for attending CDS events:

• • • At least 25% of the group’s members must be present at an event. For example, if a group has a total of 20 student members, at least 5 students must attend the event. If the number of members in attendance is not 25% or more, the event will not be counted.
    • All group members who attend the event must stay for a minimum of 15 minutes to be given credit for participation. Members must be actively engaged in the event.
    • Students must sign-in upon arrival at the event and sign-out using the event check-out form in order to be given credit for attending. Students will be asked to indicate their student group or organization on the check-out survey.
    • Student groups or organizations must attend at least 15 CDS events within a semester to be eligible to win a check.

 

Step 3: Determine Check Winners

• • • Attendance data at each event will be reviewed to determine which group members attended events. The percentage of group members present will be calculated for each event. The percentage of group members for all 15 events will be averaged together.
    • Checks will be distributed based on the total percent of event attendance. 
      • • • • 1st Place - $750.00
            • 2nd Place - $500.00
            • 3rd Place - $250.00
    • There is an additional opportunity to win a bonus check for Career Week event attendance.
      • • • • At least 25% of the group’s members must be present at an event. For example, if a group has a total of 20 student members, at least 5 students must attend the event. If the number of members in attendance is not 25% or more, the event will not be counted.
            • All group members who attend the event must stay for a minimum of 15 minutes to be given credit for participation. Members must be actively engaged in the event.
            • Students must sign-in upon arrival at the event and sign-out using the event check-out form in order to be given credit for attending. Students will be asked to indicate their student group or organization on the check-out survey.
            • Attendance data at each Career Week event will be reviewed to determine which group members attended events. The percentage of group members present will be calculated for each event. The percentage of group members for all 4 events will be averaged together.
              • • • • Sponsor/Cluster Info Sessions
                    • Resume Reviews
                    • Speed Networking
                    • Career Fair
            • Checks will be distributed based on the total percent of event attendance. 
              • • • • 1st Place - $750.00
                    • 2nd Place - $500.00
                    • 3rd Place - $250.00

 

Other important information:

• • • CDS events that occur after November 15th for the Fall 2025 semester or after April 15th for the Spring 2026 semester will not be counted.
    • Once the winners are determined, a representative from CDS will contact the group.
      • • • • The group will be required to submit a W-9 or a Student Organization Vendor Form.
    • When the check is dispersed, members of the group or organization will be asked to take a photograph to be shared on social media.