LEAD ON CAMPUS (LOC)

Campus-Based Community Structure

To achieve this vision, we are implementing a campus-based model that serves as the foundation for our outreach strategy. These LEAD
campus communities will function as hubs for:

● Peer support and mental health education
● Student-led advocacy campaigns
● Volunteer mobilization for outreach programs

From these hubs, we will extend our impact into:

● Primary and secondary schools, through school-based mental health
clubs and workshop

LOC OBJECTIVES

1.Raise Public Awareness: Promote mental health awareness across campus through campaigns, events, and open discussions.
2.Collaborate with Campus Stakeholders: Work closely with relevant departments and organizations to address mental health needs effectively.
3.Advocate for Services and Policies: Champion the development and implementation of mental health services and supportive policies on campus.
4.Create Safe and Inclusive Spaces: Provide a welcoming environment where students can feel heard, seek support, and build skills related to mental health and well-being.

LOC GOALS

The LEAD On Campus (LOC) strategy is designed to support students
in response to the growing rise in mental health concerns among young people. This initiative aims to foster a more
supportive, informed, and stigma-free campus environment. Through LOC, our goals are to:

● Raise Awareness: Organize mini-conferences, workshops, and seminars within departments and faculties to promote open conversations about
mental health.
● Educate and Empower: Provide mental health training for students, lecturers, and staff to improve mental health literacy and the ability to support others.
● Promote Peer-to-Peer Support: Establish peer-led support systems that encourage students to look out for one another and share coping strategies in safe, judgment-free spaces.
● Reduce Stigma: Launch public awareness campaigns on campus to challenge misconceptions about mental illness and promote understanding.

LOC Administrative Structure

The LEAD On Campus (LOC) chapter will be administratively led by a Campus President, who will be appointed by the LEAD Management Team after successfully completing a mandatory training and orientation program. This ensures that every LOC President is fully equipped to lead mental health initiatives on campus with knowledge, empathy, and integrity.

 

Executive Committee (ExCo) Structure
To support the LOC Chapter President in the day-to-day execution of programs and responsibilities, the Executive Committee will include the following key
roles:


●Vice President: Serve as support to the president and act in the capacity of the president when not available.
● Secretary: Responsible for documentation, meeting minutes, internal communications and correspondence.
● Treasurer: Oversees the financial activities of the LOC chapter, including budgeting, fundraising records, and financial reporting.
● Project Coordinator: Leads the development and effective execution of the chapters programs within deadlines, cost and standard delivery.
● Welfare Coordinator: Ensures the well-being of LOC members and helps organize mental health support initiatives and student outreach programs.
● Membership Coordinator: Leads the overall management of recruitment, retention, mobilization and team communication activities with LOC members –
during meetings, projects and other engagements.
● Student Advocates: These are student leaders or influencers that drive the work of the LOC within specific departments, to aid recruitments, raise
supporters, facilitate collaborations and campus presence.
● Meeting Coordinator: Organizes and manages the execution of meetings – LOC general meetings, executive meeting, stakeholders meeting, training programs, conferences e.t.c.
● Faculty Advisers: These are staff members/lectures – preferably from the guardian and counseling department or mental health related department who
serve as club matrons/patrons that represents and backs the LOC operation on the campus. They support, advise and ensure the LOC functions with the school regulations.

 

Together, this leadership team will ensure the smooth running of the LOC
chapter, align with LEAD’s broader mission, and strengthen mental health
literacy and support structures within their campus and community

LOC Meetings Structure

The LOC meetings are organized to keep students engaged and while observing professionalism and effective discipline;

Meeting Timeline
• LOC general team meetings are held once every month
• LOC Executive executives will meet weekly except on emergency call
• Project committees and other engagement parties will meet correspondingly

1. Opening Session
• Call to Order/Opening note: Conducted by the LOC Chapter President/Presiding officer
• Mental Health Moment: A short breathing exercise, followed by a Unique Anchor quote for LOC.
• LOC Code of Conduct: Our etiquette as student Advocate for mental health on campus

2. Reading and Adoption of Previous Meeting Minutes
• The secretary presents the previous minutes for adoption. Corrections (if any) are noted.

3. Executive Report Briefs
Brief, action-oriented updates by:
• President/Vice/Secretary
• Project Coordinator
• Membership Coordinator
• Treasurer (sometimes)
• Student Advocates (sometimes)

4. Project Committee Updates
• Project status updates from various committees (on- and off-campus):
• Primary and secondary school outreaches
• Community campaign and other campaign projects
• Club engagements projects

5. Discussion Items
Items for discussion or decision-making:
• Upcoming initiatives or outreach
• Campus projects
• Training plans
• Fundraising ideas
• Advocacy strategy

Encourage participatory dialogue. May include:
• Motions
• Voting (if necessary)
• Open-floor suggestions

6. Spotlight Segment
Rotational development feature, such as:
• “LOC Story” – A member shares personal impact story
• Mental Health Talk – Guest speaker or internal knowledge session
• Leadership Skill Drill – Short talk or exercise on leadership, communication, or organizing

7. Free Speech Session
A safe, structured space for:
• Member feedback
• Challenges and support
• Suggestions for LOC development
• Special recognitions for the month and appraisals

8. Membership Session
• Anchored by membership coordinator:
• Welcome new inductees
• Celebrations/wins (e.g. Birthday)

9. Announcements
• Upcoming events
• Deadlines
• Members commitments
• Partnership opportunities
• Volunteer calls with application form available
• LEAD Management updates

10. Closing Session
• Recap of Action Points – Secretary or Presiding Officer
• Mental Wellness Reminder – A closing affirmation or wellness tip
• Adjournment

Meeting Organization
• Executive and other committee meetings are strictly for executive and agenda plan may defer
• LOC general meetings are for everyone including guests
• LOC general meetings are held in physical location on-campus
• The Meeting Coordinator handles the general organization of the LOC general meeting
• Meetings are presided over by the Chapter President. However, in his/her absence, the Vice President or Secretary (in the absence of a vice)
• The Meeting Coordinator handles the technicalities of the meeting, including the smooth flow of sections and transitions. He/she also ensures general meeting decorum including dressing and use of language
• Secretary handle meeting minutes and general meeting evaluations
• Where the Secretary is the Presiding officer, the Meeting Coordinator will serve in the capacity of the secretary in that meeting
• Meeting reminders and invites are done at least twice before meeting through online chat space

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