Kindly be mindful that as members of the WordPress Student Club, you are representing the WordPress community within your campus. Any WordPress Student Club created is done so in agreement with the expectations in this document. With that also comes the following expectations to ensure clubs are inclusive, growth-oriented, and sustainable:
- Follow the WordPress Community Code of ConductCode of Conduct āA code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party.ā – Wikipedia: Clubs are expected to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the WordPress Community Code of Conduct.
- Foster a Learning Environment: Clubs should create an environment that encourages learning and skill development in WordPress. This can involve workshops, tutorials, and collaborative projects. Learning materials can be found on Learn WordPress.
- Promote Collaboration and Networking: Encourage students to collaborate on projects and network with each other and professionals in the WordPress community.
- Share Knowledge and Resources: Clubs should share knowledge, tips, and resources related to WordPress with their members. This could include sharing articles, plugins, themes, and development techniques.
- Engage with the Broader Community: Encourage students to participate in the wider WordPress community, such as contributing to WordPress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/, attending WordCamps, local meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. and participating in online forums.
- Provide Leadership Opportunities: Offer students opportunities to take on leadership roles within the club, such as organizing events, leading workshops, or managing club communications.
- Stay Updated with WordPress Developments: Clubs should keep up-to-date with the latest developments in WordPress and share this information with their members.
- Be Inclusive and Welcoming: Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of their skill level or background.
- Host Regular Meetups: Organize regular meetups or events to provide ongoing opportunities for learning and networking.
Before applying, students interested in forming a WordPress Student Club should check for an existing club on campus and/or a previous WordPress Campus Connect event.
You do not need to have had a WordPress Campus Connect event on campus to start a student club. Simply fill out the form belowreach out to WordPress Campus Connect supporters by signing in to WordPress.org Slack and joining the #campusconnect channel.
