This training explores flexible outreach strategies for chapters that cannot table or face restrictions on traditional visibility tactics. Participants will workshop creative, low barrier ways to help students discover the chapter, build relationships, and stay engaged over time, using approaches that can adapt to different campus rules and chapter capacity.

This training helps SSA chapter leaders recognize common situations where a campus may be treating student groups unfairly, including problems with recognition, access to resources, or unequal rules. Participants will learn a general approach for documenting what is happening, communicating professionally, and identifying pathways for support, including when to involve SSA staff and when to…

This training explores how SSA chapters can intentionally create a welcoming culture for a wide range of students, including students who may feel isolated or underrepresented on campus. It will introduce flexible ways to listen, build trust, reduce barriers to participation, and thoughtfully support affinity based space when students request it, while keeping the chapter…

This training focuses on simple ways SSA chapter leaders can use common Google tools to stay organized, communicate clearly, and reduce last minute stress. Participants will explore practical approaches for shared planning, event coordination, documenting decisions, and keeping chapter knowledge from getting lost when leadership changes.

What’s the biggest threat to the survival of a student group? It’s not lack of interest—it’s lack of leadership. This one-hour training helps you build the kind of leadership structure that sustains your SSA chapter through the school year and beyond. We’ll explore what effective leadership really looks like, including how to define clear officer…

Your chapter has big ideas—but how will you pay for them? This one-hour training will give you the tools and confidence to fund your group’s mission through smart budgeting, campus resources, and creative fundraising. We’ll start with the basics: how to build a realistic budget each semester, covering everything from snacks and flyers to travel,…

Campus Takeover is a nonpartisan nationwide movement that transforms college campuses into hubs of power and celebration for the Civic Holidays: National Voter Registration Day, National Voter Education Week, Vote Early Day, and Election Hero Day! In this training, you’ll learn how to make the most of these national days of action, especially during a…

Want to build a thriving SSA chapter that doesn’t just exist, but grows, connects, and lasts? This one-hour training is all about mastering the twin pillars of chapter success: recruitment and retention. With over a third of U.S. college students identifying as nonreligious, there’s a huge audience out there, but many students still don’t know…

In this one-hour training, student leaders will learn how to craft a compelling narrative and deliver a concise, powerful elevator pitch to attract new members and build momentum for their SSA chapter. Through real examples, short writing exercises, and peer feedback, students will explore how to tell their personal story of secular identity and connect…

Protest Safety & Know Your Rights Training Presented by Secular Student Alliance, American Atheists, and the American Humanist Association Whether you’re at a campus encampment, marching in the streets, or just trying to assess risk in a country that criminalizes dissent-this training is for you. Join us on May 15 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time…

In a time when Christian nationalists feel emboldened and the separation of church and state faces increasing challenges, collaboration with like-minded groups on campus has never been more critical. This training empowers students to build effective coalitions with organizations that share our values of inclusivity, justice, and freedom of belief. Participants will learn strategies for…

Our training on free speech and promotion on college campuses is designed to empower students and campus leaders to effectively engage their peers and build strong campus communities. Participants will learn best practices for tabling, including how to create an inviting presence, communicate key messages, and navigate conversations around secular values with confidence. The session…

The media plays a crucial role in modern democracy by informing the public, holding power to account, and facilitating the exchange of ideas necessary for informed civic participation. Join SSA Student Leaders + Activists in the opportunity to learn all the basics of working with the media. The training will be lead by SSA Board…

4pm PT/7pm ET Are you planning to host your first public event soon? Are you a new chapter unsure of how to do it? Attend our Chapter Training: How to Plan Your First Event hosted by our organizer, Stephanie Torres! We will review everything from the early stages of planning such as brainstorming, funding, and…

4pm PT/7pm ET Chase Daseler, SSA Campus Organizer for the East, will be leading this virtual training designed to equip you with the skills you’ll need to successfully recruit fellow students and build a thriving secular student community on your campus. In this interactive session, Chase will share proven strategies, effective communication techniques, and innovative…

4pm PT/7pm ET Have you ever attended a meeting where nothing really got done? We all have, and in this training we will address ways to make sure your meeting is productive, engaging, and fun. Meetings are one of the most important ways to connect with the members of your chapter and to plan events,…

3pm PT/6pm ET Evan Clark – SSA alumnus and Executive Director of Atheists United – will bring his years of expertise to give your chapter the tools to grow and successfully provide a home for non-religious students on your campus. Prepare for engaging, creative online workshops on all the nuts-and-bolts skills you need to build…

3pm PT/6pm ET Evan Clark – SSA alumnus and Executive Director of Atheists United – will bring his years of expertise to give your chapter the tools to grow and successfully provide a home for non-religious students on your campus. Prepare for engaging, creative online workshops on all the nuts-and-bolts skills you need to build…

3pm PT/6pm ET Evan Clark – SSA alumnus and Executive Director of Atheists United – will bring his years of expertise to give your chapter the tools to grow and successfully provide a home for non-religious students on your campus. Prepare for engaging, creative online workshops on all the nuts-and-bolts skills you need to build…

3pm PT/6pm ET SSA’s Media Training Series brings expertise from our media consultants to our chapters so we can be better advocates for secular values. We’ll cover media literacy, talking to reporters, getting your message out and writing op-eds. The series is open to all SSA student members & advisors.

3pm PT/6pm ET SSA’s Media Training Series brings expertise from our media consultants to our chapters so we can be better advocates for secular values. We’ll cover media literacy, talking to reporters, getting your message out and writing op-eds. The series is open to all SSA student members & advisors.

3pm PT/6pm ET SSA’s Media Training Series brings expertise from our media consultants to our chapters so we can be better advocates for secular values. We’ll cover media literacy, talking to reporters, getting your message out and writing op-eds. The series is open to all SSA student members & advisors.