Steve has been hard at work on the paper trail to
secure the student union at GCC. The next step is
to write up a proposal that demonstrates that GCC
will profit from the event. I've got the problem
laid out below, and have a first attempt at an
outline at the end. Please submit anything you can
to help, and I'll type it up this evening (and
yes, I will use spell chcek on the next pass :).

Thanks!


The message detailing this need is as follows:

  If your dept. would like GCC to sponsor the event, and
  subsequently reduce or waive rental fees, the following
  criteria (per recently adopted Admin. Regs.) apply:

  1. Facility use is by an organization/entity whose
     activity/event directly relates to MCCCD's mission of
     education and training.

  2. The value or benefit that MCCCD receives from the
     activity/event is substantially equivalent to the
     amount of rent foregone or waived.

  3. You, as the sponsor, would be present at the activity
     at all times, and act as the point of contact for
     GCC. (campus requirement)

  You must submit a written proposal to the Associate Dean
  of Student Life, addressing these points.  A decision will
  be made and communicated to you.  (Donna will be back on
  campus 7/22)


GCC's Mission is as follows:

  The mission of Glendale Community College (GCC) is to
  address the higher education needs of its
  community. Through its diverse programs and services, GCC
  assists students in meeting their educational goals.

  We fulfill this mission as an institution of higher
  education by preparing students:

  * To participate responsibly in a culturally diverse,
    technological and global society.

  * For successful transfer to colleges and universities.

  * For employment and advancement within their chosen
    careers.


My quick thought is to simply explain exactly how
Linux exposure increases GCC students' ability to
achieve those goals.


Generic Outline:

I. Introduction
 A. Benefit 1
 B. Benefit 2
 C. Benefit 3
II. Benefit 1 Detail
III. Benefit 2 Detail
IV. Benefit 3 Detail
V. Summary
 A. Benefit 1
 B. Benefit 2
 C. Benefit 3


Specific Outline:

I. Install Fest will help GCC achieve its mission
 A. Culturally diverse, technological and global society
 B. Successful transfer to colleges and universities
 C. Employment within their chosen careers
II. Culturally diverse, techonological and global society
 A. Software diversity enhances innovation (much like
    cultural diversity).
 B. The global technological landscape includes Unix
    and Unix like operating systems, such as Linux.
III. Successful transfer to colleges and universities
 A. Colleges and universities like to see something
    interesting in applicants - it catches their
    attention.
 B. Linux experience shows an inquisitive mind that
    is interested in exploring the technological
    landscape.
IV. Employment within their chosen careers
 A. Much like colleges and universities, human
    resources departments like to see something that
    makes an applicant stand out from the croud.
 B. Linux experience shows an interest in exploring
    alternative solutions - an important skill in
    business development.
V. As you can see, Install Fest will help GCC achieve its
   mission.
 A. Culturally diverse, technological and global society
 B. Successful transfer to colleges and universities
 C. Employment within their chosen careers