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he use of brainstorming for ideas can be extremely productive. It can give you may great ideas in a short period of time. It can also give you some of the wildest ideas that may turn out to be some of your best programs.

   Why? Because the process of brainstorming encourages us to think about all different possibilities. It can also allow for lots of people to provide imput at the same time...and after all, the more ideas to chose from...the better! 

How to Brainstorm: 

• All ideas are suggested and written down. In other words, anything goes! Wild ideas are encouraged and expected as those "creative juices" begin to flow and members begin to think outside the box. Remember...the goal in this step is to gather QUANTITY not QUALITY!
• There should not be any evaluation or criticism until all ideas have been expressed.
• After all ideas have been compiled, you can begin to evaluate the ideas. Begin to weed out ones that are immediately not feasible for your group.
• Rank the remaining suggestions in order of feasibility and interest to your hall/floor.
• Take the remaining ideas and form them into a program!

Social - Hall inter murals, camping trips, movie nights, cookouts or pizza nights, trivia, board games, or card tournaments, decorate the halls/murals, swing dancing lessons, and secret pals. 

Personal Development - Personality inventories, resume workshops, dressing for success, time management, leadership training, budgeting/personal finance, dating issues, and computer literacy. 

Diversity/Cultural - Exploring different religions, interracial relationships, religious difference, music diversity, talent shows, recipe exchanges, movie/films, and art shows.. 

Emotional - Avoiding burnout, personal journal keeping, anger management, values/ethic clarification, depression discussion, goal setting, mediation/conflict resolution, and positive stress. 

Safety/Security - Rape awareness, basic auto repair, self defenseense, alcohol education, sex safety, Operation ID, campus safety, and drug education. 

Physical/Health - Ropes course, aerobics, walking club, how to interpret nutrition labels, healthy benefits of laughter, women's health concerns, fad diets, weight lifting, and eating disorders. 

Academic - Study buddy programs, test taking/study skills, speed reading, how to get into/search for graduate schools, taking standarized test, writing seminars, book clubs, and faculty speakers. 

Life Skills - Cooking skills, how to do laundry, job searching, smart shopping, travel, how to purchase the best insurance policies, and home decorating.