Training and support for associative projects

Duration: 2 hours

This module aims to outline the general framework within which associative activities take place and to equip associations and initiative leaders with the tools they need to fulfil various aspects of their role.

Designed to be as participatory and interactive as possible, the session focuses on three key topics:

• The importance of clearly defining your association’s project;
• How to translate this into actions and activities in line with the association’s objectives;
• By relying on a coherent and robust provisional budget.

The module is aimed at project initiators and leaders, as well as members of association executive committees. It is run by the Student Life Department and the student life coordinators at regional campuses.

Run by Solidarité Femmes - Duration: 2 hours

Prior to training, if possible:

Students will receive a questionnaire regarding their knowledge of the subject and elements they would like included in the training course. 

• Gender violence in higher education in France 
• The gender violence spectrum
• Legal framework and institution regulations
• The notion of consent and our perception of victims
• Themes students would like to explore

Training course content:

• Introduction and theory
• Preventing SGBD in student life
• Action to be taken in the event of SGBD observed or reported
• Assisting a victim or witness during a student event
• Acting as a witness
• Addressing a situation of SGBD from a legal standpoint

Includes: case studies, quiz, theoretical review, role play, workshops in small groups and discussions.

Run by: LICRA - Duration: 2 hours

This training session aims to provide student associations with the resources necessary to prevent and combat actions and behaviour of a racist, antisemitic or discriminatory nature.

The module identifies the different types of discrimination according to French law, putting them in context in order to better implement prevention within the association and to adopt the appropriate reactions in the event of such behaviour. 

It aims to raise awareness about the different forms of hate crime and to reiterate the roles and responsibilities of student association leaders.

The module features QR codes leading to activities such as quizzes (specifically for online sessions), to facilitate interactions.

Run by: Association Addictions France - Duration: 6 hours (divided into 2 or 3 sessions)

The aim of this module is to manage the risks linked to the consumption of alcohol or psychoactive substances during student events and parties.

Content:

• Fundamentals in addictology
• Obligations and responsibilities
• Exploration of the different risks and how to react
• Methodology and prevention practices

This module is optional for student associations who do not organise any festive events (parties, afterworks, weekends, etc.).

Run by the Sciences Po environmental coordinator – Duration: 1 hour

Environmental transition at Sciences Po: 

• Climate Action review
• Correspondent network
• 10 objectives resulting from the 2020/2023 action plan
• 3 pointers for carbon neutrality

Limiting the environmental impact of a student association:

• Reducing the impact of an event on the environment 
• Goodies: restrict or stop altogether?
• Minimising your digital footprint
• Sustainable consumption 
• Environmental correspondent: role and missions
• Available resources to better understand and act on climate-related issues