1. Improve Collegia Advisor interaction
1.1. encourage more conversations with students
1.1.1. get to know them individually
1.1.1.1. create feeling of belonging/community
1.2. Connect with students
1.2.1. IRL
1.2.2. Online
1.2.2.1. FB groups
1.2.2.1.1. can survey members
1.2.2.1.2. can create events
1.2.2.2. newsletter
1.2.2.2.1. make sure there is actually something to say
2. Partnership opportunities
2.1. Get Collegia members discounts on relevant products/services
2.1.1. Students who drive
2.1.1.1. discounted parking passes
2.1.1.2. discounts on car share programs (like Evo or Car2Go)
2.1.2. Students who bike
2.1.2.1. Membership prices at the UBC Bike Hub
2.1.3. Students who take transit
2.1.3.1. Discount on transit passes
2.1.3.1.1. not sure if this is even possible
2.1.4. UBC student hostel
2.1.4.1. discounts for Collegia students
3. Promotions
3.1. to prospective students
3.1.1. start mentioning Collegia early on
3.1.1.1. Viewbook
3.1.1.2. Admissions website
3.1.2. incorporate Collegia into orientations
3.1.3. incorporate into Campus Tours
3.1.3.1. ensure messaging is correct
3.2. Local high schools
3.2.1. local students more likely to commute
3.2.2. High School counsellors
3.2.3. University info fairs
4. Highlight value adds
4.1. more info about Professor activities
4.1.1. students can get to know Profs
4.1.1.1. makes them feel less intimidating
4.1.2. alternative to office hours
4.1.2.1. can help academically
4.2. Place to make friends
4.2.1. for students who are finding it difficult to find a friend group
4.3. Kitchen facilities
4.3.1. microwave
4.3.1.1. limited on campus
4.3.1.1.1. many are really gross!
4.3.2. fridge
4.3.2.1. place to keep food cold
4.3.3. plates/cups/cutlery
4.3.4. FREE COFFEE
4.3.5. Oven
4.3.5.1. bake cookies
4.3.5.1.1. make friends!
4.4. study space
4.4.1. limited on campus
4.5. Make it feel exclusive/special
4.5.1. not everyone has access
4.5.1.1. enforce how lucky it is to have access
4.6. FREE
5. Offer online programming/updates
5.1. FB page
5.1.1. ask for member input
5.1.2. organize events
5.1.2.1. encourage RSVP
5.2. Survey students
5.2.1. what they like
5.2.2. what they don't like
5.2.3. activity suggestions
5.2.4. Feedback on Advisors
5.3. email
5.3.1. for students who haven't accessed space in over a week
5.3.1.1. encourage/incentivize them to visit
5.3.1.1.1. offer prizes
5.3.1.1.2. event calendar/sign up
5.3.1.1.3. personal message from Collegia Advisor
6. Make the space more fun
6.1. passive programming
6.1.1. poster surveys
6.1.2. communal art projects
6.1.2.1. puzzles
6.1.2.1.1. colouring
6.2. Have parties
6.2.1. celebrate birthdays
6.2.2. celebrate end of exams
6.2.3. celebrate holidays
6.3. movie lunches/evenings
6.3.1. utilize big screen tv
6.3.2. vote on movie
6.3.3. could make into academic activitiy
6.3.3.1. critical discussion after
6.4. have a candy/snack cupboard/drawer
6.4.1. everyone responsible to contribute something
7. More activities
7.1. encourage group activities outside the Collegia
7.1.1. go to Thunderbirds games
7.1.2. go to MOA
7.1.3. go to Botanical Gardens
7.1.4. go to the movies
7.1.5. check out local restaurants
7.1.6. go into downtown
7.2. group work outs
7.2.1. walks
7.2.2. runs
7.2.3. yoga
7.3. Tutoring/study groups
7.3.1. especially around exams/midterms
7.3.2. Collegia advisors/Profs can offer study tips/tricks
7.4. Healthy cooking classes
7.4.1. utilize the kitchen facilities
7.4.2. many students don't know how to cook
8. Hours
8.1. open earlier
8.1.1. students may want to get to campus early to study/eat/get ready for the day
8.2. close later
8.2.1. students may want to stay on campus late to study, meet up with friends, hang out
8.3. open on weekends
8.3.1. having a designated spot to come study/hang out on campus on the weekend could be appealing and encourage commuter students to come to campus
9. Create "swag"
9.1. apparrel
9.1.1. students can feel like part of a community
9.1.2. members can recognize one another outside collegia
9.2. stickers
9.2.1. place on bike, car, laptop
10. Personalized access schedule
10.1. based on student's class timetable
10.1.1. send schedule of best time to access
10.1.1.1. will line up with students with similar schedules