Starting a chapter

What is a Chapter?

A Case Study Scholars chapter is a branch of our educational club dedicated to enhancing the academic growth and leadership skills of high school students. Whether it is a group of 6 people or 50, every chapter is significant and crucial to our mission. A chapter can be a school club, community group, or shared just among friends.

Understanding the significance of a chapter is important. Starting a chapter is a lasting commitment. There are expectations of organizing monthly activities (events, meetings, or projects). The goal of a chapter is to create close and meaningful relationships within the community: gathering others to engage in projects, establishing partnerships with local schools and organizations, and spreading awareness of the benefits of case study methodology. While all support is appreciated, starting a chapter should only be considered by those who have the time and commitment to making an impact on a larger scale.

Benefits of starting a chapter

  1. Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills through case study discussions.

  2. Gain leadership experience by managing a chapter and guiding your team.

  3. Improve leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

  4. Connect with new people and collaborate with diverse individuals.

Setting up your chapter

  1. For school chapters only: register your chapter with your school or introduce the idea to school leadership before submitting an application with Case Study Scholars.

  2. Apply to register your Case Study Scholars chapter.

  3. Interview with our executive team.

  4. Appoint your chapter's officers.

  5. Organize all forms needed to maintain the chapter (ensure you know when your budget form needs to be submitted each year).

  6. Plan out the goals your chapter will pursue.

  7. Draft ideas for events and case study projects.

  8. Recruit members and partners.

Promotion your chapter

  1. Create flyers to distribute.

  2. Encourage friends to spread the word through social media.

  3. Advertise in your school’s newsletter, news show, magazine, or other available communication channels.

  4. Participate in your school's club fair at the beginning of the year to introduce your chapter to students.

  5. Create incentives to encourage people to join.

Ready to get started?

View our Chapter Starter Guide that will be essential in creating a successful CSS chapter:

Register your chapter and apply through this form