10 Steps to Take Your CPP to the

Next Level

9am and 10amHSC 231

1 Focus Your Leadership Hats

Know who does (and doesn’t do)

At some CPP’s one person wears all three hats…

CPP Coordinator – Primary NU contact and program administrator

CPP Academic Coach – Academic Plans, Grade Checks, Academic Support

CPP Director – Represents program to church and potential students, often leads internship program

2 Get the Right People On Board

Key church staff that help you program thrive

• Youth Pastor

• Lead Pastor

• Ministry (Internship) Leaders

• Young Adults Pastor/Leader

3 Work the 3rd Circle – Relationships

• Weekly Fun Event in Internship Schedule

• Take a Trip Together – Missions, a Hike…

• Team-building Events

• Run a Killer Student Orientation

• Develop a 20-something culture

4 Develop an Adult Learner Track

CPP students – more than full-time interns

• Design a “program” for different kinds of adult learners (non-interns)

• Expect Adult Learners to be Adults – support but not tracking

5 Develop Your Recruitment System

Reimagine Recruitment

• Share information

• Develop relationships

• Communicate internship’s vision and ethos

• Influence

Recruitment Funnel

Inquiry

Applicant

Admitted

Enrolled

Student Timeline

Preferred

September – DecemberConsider optionsComplete application for admission

January – MarchFinalize application material (often transcript)Submit FAFSA

April – JulyPlan for financesRegister for courses

AugustFinal details Attend orientation

Fast Track

January – MarchConsider optionsComplete application for admission

April – MayFinalize application material (often transcript)Submit FAFSA

June – JulyPlan for financesRegister for courses

AugustFinal details Attend orientation

Program Cycle

September – JanuaryPlan for yearUpdate materialsPromote program (include parents)Recruit and collect inquiries

February – MarchEncourage application for admission and FAFSA

April – JulyFinalize application materials Register for courses

AugustFinal detailsOrientation Launch!

Communication Plan

InquiryRelationship buildingBenefits of program

Applicant to NU (communication will come from NU)Missing itemsApply for financial aid

Admitted (communication will come from NU)Complete pre-registrationRegister for coursesFinancial plan in place

Tracking Status

What is the goal?

What is the next step?

Is the student academically qualified?

Is the student financially prepared?

Planning for Transitions

Orientation

First week of courses

First session

First semester

Tips

• Identify your internship’s niche

• Develop a pitch

• What does the student value?

• Money talk

• Leverage influential voices

• Try not to take “no” personally

• Celebrate the wins

6 Build a CPP Hub

Share classes, administrative support and academic support

Informal Hub – One Approved CPP Partner with Satellite ChurchesFormal Hub – Multiple Approved CPP Partners sharing classes etc.

Do events together – Student Orientation, Leadership Classes etc.

7 Partner with other CPP’s

• Working Groups – Academic Coaching, Internships, Consortium Learning

• Consortium Learning at other CPP’s

• Roundtable with other CPP’s – NU will facilitate, but do your own too

• Form a hub with other CPP’s

8 Make a Plan for the 3rd & 4th Year

• Apprenticeships – Next Level (semi-staff) Internships

• Consortium Learning – Offer Semesters at other CPP’s

• Offer Multiple BA’s – Ministry, Psych, Business & Organizational Management

9 Expand Your Internship

• Life-Skill Classes

• Weekly Chapels and Spiritual Disciplines

• Leadership Training

• Weekly Theology Roundtable/Book Club

10 Offer Live Classes

Live Classes are a lot of work but greatly enhance your program

• Live classes with 10 + of your students

• Zoom Classes

• Hub Class – share with other CPP’s near you

10 Trailheads – Choose One or Two1. Focus Your Leadership Hats (Roles)

2. Get the Right People On Board

3. Work the 3rd Circle – Relationships

4. Develop an Adult Learner Track

5. Develop Your Recruitment System

6. Build a CPP Hub

7. Partner with Other CPP’s

8. Make a Plan for 3rd and 4th Year Students

9. Expand Your Internship

10.Offer Live Classes