The PIB Concept
A project in a box is a sustainable project that may be packaged, passed on, and promoted by other PAs, PA students and student societies. The student society may submit projects that they used from other societies or projects that are local to their society and area.
We know how hard it is for a local chapter to start organizing its own events, especially if it is a new chapter or if leaders don't have many helpers. To help out, the Student Academy has assembled a variety of projects that are packaged and ready to go! These events are modeled after successful events from experienced student societies at local chapters! "Projects-in-a-Box" can be packaged with instructions on how to run the event, a power point presentation to help facilitate discussion and handouts to complement the event. All these projects need is a local leader or active member to download the project & bring it to your PA program.
- Modified a PIB? Let us know what worked so we can provide this information to other students! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
- Have an activity that was a rousing success and think it would be a great PIB? Submit a Project in a Box Application!
How To Create A PIB
Any student society can create a project in a box. All they have to do is complete 3 simple tasks:
- Think of a project their student society has done in their community.
- Write an outline of how the project was thought of, and carried out; include a timeline, contact numbers and helpful hints that could help another student society carry out the same project, correcting any 'snags' you ran into at your program. Include (where appropriate) a power point presentation, handouts and other things you used when planning your event.
- If you are going to mail the information, submit this outline with the project in a box submission form to The Student Academy at: 950 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
Funding for your PIB
Remember that the PA Foundation offers grants which student societies can apply for to receive assistance with the funding of their project. You can find out more about the PA Foundation's programs here.
