Welcome to the Future of Surveying Education
At Land Surveyors United, our mission is to create the most innovative and inclusive Continuing Education Program in the industry. Our goal is to uplift the entire surveying profession, ensuring that every surveyor has the opportunity to grow, contribute, and strengthen our collective future.
This roadmap serves as your guide to getting started with our Continuing Education Hub, outlining the steps for new members to join and participate in our Professional Development Hours (PDH) program. While this document provides a clear plan for the next six months, it’s important to note that it’s a living guide—one that will evolve as we gather feedback, encounter new challenges, and seize emerging opportunities.
Our Vision for a More Sustainable Future
As we move forward, we expect that our approach will need to be adjusted based on the real-time experiences and insights of our community. This roadmap will be regularly reviewed and refined to ensure it meets the growing and changing needs of our members, while staying aligned with the latest advancements in land surveying.
We see this roadmap not just as a plan, but as a collaborative effort. Your input is invaluable, and we invite ongoing feedback to help shape a Continuing Education Hub that truly serves our community’s needs. Together, we can build a dynamic, engaging, and effective educational experience that benefits all members.
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Month 1: Preparation and Foundation
Objective: Establish a solid foundation for a seamless onboarding process and develop initial content for the Continuing Education (CE) Hub.
Review and Update Existing Content:
- Content Audit: Begin by auditing the current content within the CE Hub to ensure that everything is up-to-date and relevant to our members.
- Engage the Community: Pose questions and gather insights within the Continuing Education Forum to identify any gaps or outdated information.
- Content Development: Based on the audit, compile a list of missing topics and areas that need additional content.
Develop Onboarding Materials:
Technical Setup:
- User-Friendly Platform: Ensure the course submission platform is intuitive and accessible for all users, minimizing any technical barriers.
- Automated Communication: Set up automated email sequences to guide new members through onboarding, send reminders, and follow up on course submissions.
Internal Communication:
- Team Briefing: Inform LSU community moderators and key members about the upcoming initiatives, clearly outlining their roles and responsibilities.
Communication Plan: Develop a communication plan for internal updates and tracking progress throughout the month.
Month 2: Soft Launch and Initial Engagement
Objective: Begin onboarding early adopters, gather valuable feedback, and refine the process for a successful full launch.
Invite Early Adopters:
- Targeted Outreach: Identify and invite a select group of active community members to participate in the soft launch of the CE Hub.
- Incentives: Offer incentives to early adopters, such as featured course placements or recognition badges, to encourage them to submit their courses and engage with the platform.
Host a Kickoff Webinar:
- Live Introduction: Organize a live webinar to officially introduce the CE Hub. During the session, demonstrate the course submission process and highlight the benefits of participating.
- On-Demand Access: Record the webinar and make it available for members who are unable to attend the live session, ensuring everyone has access to the information.
Collect Feedback:
- Engage with Participants: Actively seek feedback from early adopters on their experience with the course submission process and the onboarding materials.
- Refine the Process: Use the feedback to make any necessary adjustments and improvements before the full launch, ensuring the CE Hub meets the needs of all members.
Build a Content Calendar:
Strategic Planning: Develop a content calendar covering the next four months, detailing when new members will be invited, the release schedule for new content, and timelines for follow-up communications.
Month 3: Full Launch and Member Onboarding
Objective: Officially launch the CE Hub to all members, initiate a comprehensive onboarding process, and maintain high levels of engagement.
Official Launch Announcement:
- Community-Wide Announcement: Launch the CE Hub with a community-wide announcement via email, social media, and the LSU website. This will introduce the CE Hub to all members and generate excitement.
- Highlight Success Stories: Include testimonials and success stories from early adopters in the announcement to build credibility and showcase the potential benefits of participating.
Streamline Onboarding Process:
- Automated Onboarding: Begin the full onboarding process using the automated email sequences developed in Month 1, ensuring a smooth and consistent experience for all new members.
- Comprehensive Orientation: The onboarding process should guide new members through the CE Hub, providing clear instructions on how to navigate the platform and submit courses.
Provide Ongoing Support:
- Live Chat Assistance: Offer live chat support during the first few weeks of the launch to assist new members with any questions or issues they may encounter.
- Dedicated Forum: Set up a dedicated forum or discussion group where new members can ask questions, share their experiences, and receive support from the community.
Regular Engagement Activities:
- Bi-Weekly Webinars and Q&A Sessions: Schedule regular webinars or Q&A sessions every two weeks to keep members engaged, provide additional education about the CE Hub, and address any ongoing questions or concerns.
Consistent Updates: Post regular updates on the platform, highlighting new course submissions, celebrating member achievements, and reminding members of important deadlines.
Month 4: Course Submission Campaign
Objective: Encourage member participation in submitting courses and expand the variety of offerings in the CE Hub.
Launch a Course Submission Contest:
- Contest Announcement: Kick off a contest encouraging members to submit their courses. Offer rewards for the most popular or highly-rated submissions, sparking friendly competition and creativity.
- Incentives: Provide appealing incentives such as free advertising space, featured listings in the CE Hub, or professional recognition within the community to motivate participation.
Highlight Member Contributions:
- Regular Features: Regularly spotlight submitted courses in the LSU newsletter and on social media platforms, giving public recognition to contributors by name.
- Success Stories: Use testimonials and case studies to demonstrate how these courses are benefiting other surveyors, emphasizing the value of contributing to the CE Hub.
Facilitate Peer Reviews:
- Encourage Reviews: Motivate members to review and rate the courses submitted by their peers. This helps build a culture of continuous improvement and engagement.
- Constructive Feedback: Implement a peer review system that allows for constructive feedback, ensuring that the courses offered are of the highest quality and truly beneficial to the community.
Expand the Course Library:
- Curate and Categorize: Actively organize the newly submitted courses into categories to make it easy for members to find relevant content based on their needs and interests.
Industry Expert Outreach: Reach out to industry experts and invite them to contribute specialized courses, further enhancing the diversity and depth of the course library.
Month 5: Community Building and Ongoing Engagement
Objective: Strengthen the community around the CE Hub and ensure sustained participation and engagement.
Create Sub-Groups for Specialized Learning:
- Focused Learning Communities: Develop sub-groups or forums within the LSU community centered around specific topics such as ethics, state-specific regulations, or emerging technologies in surveying.
- Encourage Collaboration: Motivate members to join these specialized groups to network, share valuable resources, and collaborate on course development, fostering a deeper sense of community.
Member Spotlight Series:
- Showcase Contributors: Launch a series that spotlights members who have made significant contributions to the CE Hub. Share their stories, insights, and the impact their work has had on the community.
- Inspire Participation: Use these spotlights to motivate and inspire other members to get involved, highlighting the benefits of active participation.
Gamification and Badges:
- Introduce a Badge System: Roll out a badge system that rewards members for submitting courses, completing courses, and actively engaging with the community.
- Friendly Competition: Set up a leaderboard to encourage friendly competition among members, driving ongoing participation and interaction within the CE Hub.
Feedback Loop:
- Conduct a Member Survey: Distribute a survey to gather feedback from the broader member base about their experiences with the CE Hub.
Implement Improvements: Use the feedback to refine processes, introduce new features, or make improvements that align with the needs and preferences of the community.
Month 6: Review, Optimize, and Plan for Growth
Objective: Assess the progress made, optimize processes, and strategize for continued growth and success.
Comprehensive Review:
- Analyze Performance: Review data on member participation, course submissions, and overall engagement within the CE Hub. Identify key trends, successes, and areas where improvements are needed.
- Evaluate Effectiveness: Determine which strategies and initiatives worked well and where there might be opportunities for enhancement.
Optimize the Onboarding Process:
- Refinement Based on Feedback: Use insights from the first five months to streamline the onboarding process. Simplify steps wherever possible, and introduce additional support materials to help new members get up to speed quickly and easily.
- Continuous Improvement: Ensure that the onboarding process remains dynamic and responsive to member needs, making adjustments as necessary to improve the user experience.
Plan for Future Growth:
- Strategic Development: Create a strategy for sustained member engagement and continuous course development. Set specific goals for the next six months, focusing on increasing course submissions, enhancing member onboarding, and deepening community engagement.
- Long-Term Vision: Align your goals with the broader vision for the CE Hub, ensuring that growth is both strategic and sustainable.
Celebratory Event:
- Virtual Celebration: Host a virtual event to celebrate the progress and milestones achieved with the CE Hub. This event should serve as a platform to recognize top contributors, share inspiring success stories, and communicate the vision for the next phase of growth.
Engage and Inspire: Use this event to build excitement and motivate the community for continued participation and collaboration.
We cannot do any of these things without your support. Your Feedback and suggestions are of course always encouraged.
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