Plan for your delegation and get the most out of NACA events! Consider implementing some of these quick tips.

1. Use the conference as a training opportunity for future leaders rather than a reward for long-time leaders. Utilize the College Student Leader Competency Guide to determine potential learning outcomes for each student attending.

2. Invite students who will be at your institution for at least one more full academic year.

3. Disperse members of the delegation to cover as many sessions as possible. Don't have two or more members of your delegation in the same session.

4. Balance the interests of the institution, student organization and the individual when determining which sessions each delegate should attend.

5. Have a group debriefing after attending a block of sessions or the conference as a whole so everyone receives the benefit of as many sessions as possible. This group could also include student and staff members at your institution who could not attend.

6. Follow up with each attendee to determine if they achieved their learning outcomes

If you have more ideas on how to better your delegation's experience at NACA events, share them in the comments!