Hey all. Some notes on what transpired at the DIS.
Some real progress was made in fleshing out the DIS! The CUNY Social Forum, the DIS blog, the format and content of the guide as well as release dates were discussed.
The CUNY Social Forum
It was proposed that the DIScollective present a panel for the CUNY Social Forum happening in October. Not only could this event be a "draft" launch for the DIS, showcasing what we have, but also serve as a networking event to get the DIS "out there" and potentially get more people involved. The SF may potentially be a great place to make a "call for aid" as well as a conversation builder – we will be able to find out what people might want to see in the DIS.
The DIS Blog
It was put forth that the blog could serve as a warehouse of information related to the DIS: listing meeting information updates and calls for aid. Additionally, any information, links, sites, etc. that people think would be beneficial for the project would be encouraged to be posted onto the site.
DIS Guide Format & Content
Rather than sticking with the traditional 8.5x11 inch format and the once a year launch (occurring in the Fall and weighing in at over 70 pages at some schools!) the CUNY DIS could take on the format of a zine and be published several times a year. This format would be more aesthetically pleasing and open the DIS to a much wider audience – getting our voice(s) out there to more people! The proposed layout may well contain cover art and illustrations, several main CUNY articles, shorter general interest articles, profiles of the trustees, profiles of radical professors, comics, and how to guides.
In solidarity,
The DIScollective.
The DIS Blog
It was put forth that the blog could serve as a warehouse of information related to the DIS: listing meeting information updates and calls for aid. Additionally, any information, links, sites, etc. that people think would be beneficial for the project would be encouraged to be posted onto the site.
DIS Guide Format & Content
Rather than sticking with the traditional 8.5x11 inch format and the once a year launch (occurring in the Fall and weighing in at over 70 pages at some schools!) the CUNY DIS could take on the format of a zine and be published several times a year. This format would be more aesthetically pleasing and open the DIS to a much wider audience – getting our voice(s) out there to more people! The proposed layout may well contain cover art and illustrations, several main CUNY articles, shorter general interest articles, profiles of the trustees, profiles of radical professors, comics, and how to guides.
In solidarity,
The DIScollective.
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