Campus Onboarding

When a campus starts a TinkerHub campus chapter, individuals must apply and pass through a campus community application process each year. Here's a detailed explanation of the structure.

1. Criteria Process

1. Eligibility:

   • Any student from a Kerala campus can apply to establish a campus community in their college. There are no restrictions based on the field of study or year of education. However, we recommend that final-year students avoid taking on the role of campus leads to ensure uninterrupted contributions and a smooth leadership transition.

2. Selection:

   • Criteria include past involvement in tech activities, leadership qualities, and a vision for the campus chapter.

3. Exclusive Commitment:

   • Applicants should not hold any other leadership roles during their tenure as TinkerHub campus leads. This ensures they can dedicate their time and efforts fully to the TinkerHub community. If anyone finds a part-time job or any other opportunity after taking the lead position, we will help them transition out effectively.

2. Application Process

• Students interested in establishing a TinkerHub campus community at their college can apply for the TinkerHub Campus Leads Program.

• Applications will be accepted through the TinkerHub website.

• In the application, students will need to provide details about their background, experiences, motivation, and vision for the campus chapter.

3. Selection Process

Initial Screening

• The TinkerHub Foundation team will review all applications received.

• Applications will be evaluated based on criteria such as past involvement in tech activities, leadership qualities, and the proposed vision for the campus chapter.

Interviews

• Shortlisted applicants from the initial screening will proceed to the interview round.

• Interviews will assess the applicants' communication skills, passion for learning, and understanding of TinkerHub's mission and values.

Final Selection

• Based on the application and interview performance, a limited number of campuses will be selected to have a TinkerHub campus community.

• The top applicant(s) from each selected campus will be designated as the Campus Lead(s) for that chapter.

4. Leadership Camp and Onboarding

• Selected Campus Leads will attend a mandatory Leadership Camp organized by TinkerHub.

• The camp will provide training on leadership skills, community management, activity planning, and TinkerHub's mission and values.

• After the camp, Campus Leads will form a core team and receive an onboarding kit to help establish and run their campus chapter.

5. Campus Onboarding

1. Team Onboarding:

   • After the leadership camp, the campus lead forms a core team of enthusiastic makers from their campus.

   • This team is responsible for planning and executing all kind of activities.

2. Onboarding Kit:

   • Each campus chapter receives an onboarding kit to help them get started. The kit includes:

     1. Campus Wiki: A comprehensive guide on how to manage the campus chapter, including best practices, resources, and policies.

     2. Activity Wiki: A detailed manual on various activities that can be organized and how we gonna measure and achive the foundational skills.

     3. Maker Handbook: An informative booklet for new members, explaining TinkerHub’s goals, policies etc…

6. TinkerHub Official Announcement

• Once the onboarding process is complete, TinkerHub makes an official announcement welcoming the new campus chapter and its lead.

• This announcement is shared on TinkerHub’s official channels, including social media, newsletters, and the website.

• TinkerHub website and The Hub app will carry the name of active campus communities and it’s leadership.

7. Ongoing Support and Engagement

• TinkerHub provides continuous support to campus chapters through regular check-ins, mentorship, and access to resources.

• Chapters are encouraged to participate in TinkerHub activities, collaborate with other chapters, and contribute to the broader TinkerHub community.

Additional Details

• Impact Reviews:

  • Periodic impact reviews ensure that the campus chapters are meeting their goals and contributing positively to the learning environment in campus and beyond.

  • Feedback is provided to help improve and innovate.

• Resource Access:

  • Campus chapters have access to TinkerHub’s extensive resource library, including tutorials, project ideas, and funding opportunities for events.

• Community Building:

  • Emphasis is placed on building a supportive and inclusive community where makers can learn from each other and grow together.

  • Curate more actives focused on holistic development of community makers