Apple User Groups are an incredible way to network with other Mac users in your area or school. They also provide a great support group to help you with any questions you may have. Every university should have an Apple User Group, but many do not. My school, in particular, did not have an Apple User group until I took it upon myself to create one.
Initially, I was surprised when I found out that it’s not so difficult to start an Apple User Group at the University level. In fact, Apple provides most, if not all, of the tools you need! I’ve been working on it for about a week now and I already have a constitution, 15 committed members, and a faculty advisor!
The Apple User Groups website has been extremely helpful.
If you are considering starting a Apple User Group, I suggest taking the following steps:
- Get in contact with your Student Organizations Council (or similar body) and find out what paperwork you need to submit.
- Speak with a professor that you know uses a Mac and see if he/she is willing to be the Faculty adviser. If they’re too busy for it, ask them to recommend another faculty member.
- Recruit members. The easiest way to do this is by creating a Facebook group; I had 20 members in the first day of the group being created.
- Write the constitution. Apple provides a fantastic sample that gives you all the fancy wording you’ll need.
Then, voila! You’re all set to go with your Apple User Group!
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