College & University Programs
Advocacy for post-secondary programs
Just as French programs in elementary, middle, and high schools can come under threat, college and university programs can also be menaced with reduction or elimination.
The most important factors in advocating for a program under threat are:
- having a program that is current, vibrant, visible, and well-connected;
- knowing the institutional structures within which you must work;
- being tied closely with many other units on your campus;
- knowing statistics about your French program’s efficiency;
- linking your program with student recruitment;
- enlisting the support of alumni.
Here are some documents that can help you get started and strategize effectively:
1) Advocacy for College and University French Programs--The Basics An essay laying out the basics of defending a college French program: best practices, strategies, and arguments that can be used
2) Advocacy Checklist for College and University Programs This checklist helps you know where to start.
In addition, the following sets of documents will give more general information that can help you to formulate strategies that are adapted to your particular college or university situation.