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Ahead of the Curve: Organizing Tips for Next School Year

Jul 1, 2024

With advanced course loads and immersive extracurriculars, time management and planning can be difficult in high school. Take a look at some tips to help you ensure next school year is your most organized yet!

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Be The One: DECA Starter Pack Pt. 2

Jul 1, 2024

Here is part 2 of the Be The One DECA Starter Pack series. This article is about boosting your chapter's Communications Strategy with a step-by-step strategic communications plan to help it thrive this upcoming year.

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Be the One: DECA Starter Pack Pt. 1

Jul 1, 2024

Discover Part 1 of the Be the One DECA Starter Pack Series. This article dives into the basics of a Program of Leadership and how to implement one within your own Chapter Leadership Team.

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2024 DECA Summer Bucket List

Jun 1, 2024

Summer is the perfect time to gain new experiences, take exciting opportunities and prepare for the 2024-2025 DECA year. Challenge yourself by checking off YOUR 2024 DECA Summer Bucket List!

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Building Your DECA Brand on Social Media

Jun 1, 2024

With social media serving as a powerful tool, creating and maintaining a dedicated DECA Instagram account can be a game-changer. Here's how to make the most of your summer by establishing your own DECA brand on Social Media.

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How to Hack Leadership Team Building

Jun 1, 2024

As the school year comes to a close, it’s time for your chapter or association to choose their new officer team. Use one (or more) of the following ideas to build your team up so that YOU can lead your members effectively.

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Managing School Stress During Busy Times

Apr 1, 2024

Managing many different parts of life places a burden of stress on your shoulders that can sometimes feel unmanageable. As someone who has been through this, survived this and is also currently going through this, here are my top tips!

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Answering “Why DECA?”

Apr 1, 2024

As the year closes, recruitment strategies start to come back into mind. Promoting DECA to new members is simple; it’s all about showcasing the personal experience. Effectively answering the question of “Why DECA?” can pose an opportunity to turn an interested student into a committed member.

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Recognizing Your 2023-2024 Success

Apr 1, 2024

This article highlights meaningful ways for chapters to recognize their members for their accomplishments during the 2023-2024 academic year, including awards ceremonies, appreciation events and social media shoutouts.

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What Can I Do with DECA Since I’m Not Going to ICDC?

Mar 1, 2024

In the spring, there are two sets of DECA students: one preparing for the last leg of the competition and the other preparing to start their new DECA season, but we need guidance on how. If you are the latter, keep reading to learn how to maximize your time for DECA.

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Spread the Love with DECA Valentines

Feb 13, 2024

To let your #DECAbestie or #DECAcrush know how much they mean to you, DECA has created valentines for you to share with your friends on February 14.

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8 Tips to Maximize Social Media Outreach

Feb 1, 2024

The strategies of networking are constantly expanding! Social media and digital interactions are a key part of a growing presence in any organization. Maximize your social media outreach by implementing these 8 strategies.

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Learn How to Create Meaningful Community Impact with American Red Cross

Oct 9, 2026

Join the American Red Cross for an engaging and informative webinar on Tuesday, October 27, at 5:00 PM.

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Your Next Step: Apply for a DECA Scholarship

Oct 1, 2026

As we all know, college comes with many expenses, but being a member of Collegiate DECA could help make some of those costs a little easier to manage.

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Celebrate Collegiate DECA Month

Oct 1, 2026

Collegiate DECA Month is an opportunity for you to celebrate your members, showcase the value of Collegiate DECA on your very own campus, and strengthen your chapter's community.

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8 Ways to Build a Better Relationship With Your Chapter Advisor

Oct 1, 2026

A strong advisor can be one of your chapter’s greatest resources, but the best advisor relationships happen when student leaders know how to work with them effectively.

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Navigating the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide

Sep 11, 2026

From starting your chapter to preparing for your next officer team, the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide is a resource to help support your chapter throughout the whole year.

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How to Use the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide to Become the Next Big Thing

Sep 11, 2026

The Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide is filled with many ideas to help chapters recruit members, develop leaders, plan events, and create meaningful experiences.

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Online Resources for Collegiate DECA Members

Sep 2, 2026

As a chapter and association leader, and now an executive officer, I’ve discovered so many resources on DECA.org that I never knew existed and wish I had utilized sooner.

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Tips for Starting a New Collegiate DECA Year

Sep 1, 2026

Whether you're beginning your first semester of college or returning for another year, the habits you build now can set the tone for everything that follows.

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The Collegiate DECA Chapter Formula: The Ingredients Behind a Successful Chapter

Aug 31, 2026

Whether you are starting from scratch or improving an established chapter, these five ingredients can help create an experience members want to be part of.

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Make the Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program Your Next Big Thing

Aug 28, 2026

The Leadership Passport Program rewards actions that build personal and professional skill sets focused on helping members be academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders.

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A Leader’s Checklist for Preparing for a New School Year 

Jul 1, 2026

For chapter and association leaders, this time of year is especially important. The work you do before classes begin can set the tone for your entire year, helping your team stay organized, engaged and ready to succeed.

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Be a Founder: 6 Steps to Bring Collegiate DECA to Your University 

Jul 1, 2026

During my senior year of high school, I realized the college I was attending did not have a Collegiate DECA chapter. This made me realize that I had the opportunity to create something that would benefit students for years to come.