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The most direct way you can help out other members is by being present in EVE University and answering questions other members may have.
The most direct way you can help out other members is by being present in EVE University and answering questions other members may have.


==== Chat channels ====
==== Discord ====
EVE University has switched it's main communication to [[Discord]] in 2024. Being active and helping answer questions and engaging in discussions on educational topics in any of the variety of Discord channels is of great help. Provided you know what you are talking about (try to avoid spreading misinformation!) don't be shy. You don't have to be an expert in an area to answer a question on it. If they ask a follow up question and you don't know the answer that's fine, just tell them. Maybe someone else knows and can help you both out.


We have various chat channels for members. If you want to help out keep the channel open and if you know the answer to something someone is asking then tell them. Provided you know what you are talking about (try to avoid spreading misinformation!) don't be shy. You don't have to be an expert in an area to answer a question on it. If they ask a follow up question and you don't know the answer that's fine, just tell them. Maybe someone else knows and can help you both out. We have various chat channels but these ones in particular are good to keep an eye on:
==== Chat channel ====


* '''Questions (EVE Uni)''' - This channel is designed specifically for people to ask questions, so set it to blink and answer any questions you know the answer to. If a member is asking a question which requires a detailed answer, tell them in the channel that you will convo them and send them a convo request so as not to clog up the channel.
Some members still like to use the in-game chat channels to communicate with other members.
* '''General (EVE Uni)''' - This is the general chat channel most of our members use, so a lot of people (particularly newer members) ask general questions in there. Keep an eye on it and see if you can help them out. This is also the channel where new members are welcomed by the Intake Officers, so be sure to make them feel welcome.
* '''EVE University''' - This is the channel used by Intake Officers to call applicants for their interview. If you're a member then you've already gone through the application process, so from an applicant's point of view you're an expert! Even just sharing your own experiences will help our nervous applicants out. E-UNI is also listed as a public help channel, so it's almost always busy with questions about the game from non-members who are often very new to the game. Even if you're new yourself, it's very likely you can help them out.


 
* '''Corp''' - This is the Corp channel that all EVE University corporation members automatically join and a lot of folks (particularly newer members) ask general questions in here. Keep an eye on it and see if you can help them out. We also recommend guiding folks to [[Discord]] - as it is EVE University's main communication these days.  
Aside from the channels listed above there is a list here of our [[EVE University Chat Channels|chat channels]]. If you have an interest in a specific area of the game, see if there is a chat channel on it where you can help out. If you are in a community, join their chat channel and see if there are any questions you can answer.


=== Running events ===
=== Running events ===
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* Commanding a fleet yourself
* Commanding a fleet yourself


You do not have to be an expert to lead a fleet – feel free to organise one at any time! Make sure you're familiar with the basics ([[Rookies guide to fleet ops]]) first and don't panic if you get totally whelped! Make sure you post an [https://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=186 After Action Report] on our forum, it will help you review what happened and what you could have done better, and will help other people learn also. If you enjoy combat fleets you may even want to try out our [[FC Team]]
You do not have to be an expert to lead a fleet – feel free to organise one at any time! Make sure you're familiar with the basics ([[Rookies guide to fleet ops]]) first and don't panic if you get totally whelped! Make sure you post an After Action Report on our [[Discord]]'s <span class="discord">#intel</span> channel, it will help you review what happened and what you could have done better, and will help other people learn also. If you enjoy combat fleets you may even want to try out our [[FC Team]]


=== Writing ===
=== Writing ===
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Teachers are the life-blood of EVE University, and are responsible for running our [[EVE University Class Library|Classes]]. You can teach classes on any area of EVE you are comfortable teaching about, whether with one of our established classes, or an entirely new class. Most of our classes are done on Mumble, though we have also had classes run on Twitch, and even classes by text (in a chat channel). If you volunteer as a teacher you should normally be either a Sophomore or a Graduate member, and you will be expected to teach at least one class per month. If you'd like to try it out, see our page on [[Joining The Faculty|Joining the Faculty]].
Teachers are the life-blood of EVE University, and are responsible for running our [[EVE University Class Library|Classes]]. You can teach classes on any area of EVE you are comfortable teaching about, whether with one of our established classes, or an entirely new class. Most of our classes are done on Mumble, though we have also had classes run on Twitch, and even classes by text (in a chat channel). If you volunteer as a teacher you should normally be either a Sophomore or a Graduate member, and you will be expected to teach at least one class per month. If you'd like to try it out, see our page on [[Joining The Faculty|Joining the Faculty]].


All the departments will need to replace staff at some point, so if you are interested in helping out a particular department keep an eye out on our forum and in-game mails for any advertisements for volunteers. Each department will have their own requirements for members, so some will be more suitable for you than others, but don't be disheartened if you aren't successful in the first one you apply for. The more active you are around the Uni, the more likely you will be successful in applying for a staff position.
All the departments will need to replace staff at some point, so if you are interested in helping out a particular department keep an eye out on our <span class="discord">#announcements</span> channel on Discord and in-game mails for any advertisements for volunteers. Each department will have their own requirements for members, so some will be more suitable for you than others, but don't be disheartened if you aren't successful in the first one you apply for. The more active you are around the Uni, the more likely you will be successful in applying for a staff position.


=== Communities ===
=== Communities ===
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Non-members often have a huge wealth of knowledge, and you are always very welcome to assist in answering our members' questions. In particular:
Non-members often have a huge wealth of knowledge, and you are always very welcome to assist in answering our members' questions. In particular:


* '''Public channels such as''' <span class="discord">#eve-uni-public-help</span> on our [[Discord]] server - Several channels on our Discord are visible to non-members. Contributing with answer questions of students and non-students alike is more than welcome.
* '''General (EVE Uni)''' - This is our public in-game chat channel which is listed as a public help channel, and is also used both by players applying to EVE University. You are welcome to join and help out by answering questions in this channel. Just be sure that you are aware of our [[Communications Policy]], which includes no profanity, no scamming and no recruiting for other corporations.
* '''General (EVE Uni)''' - This is our public in-game chat channel which is listed as a public help channel, and is also used both by players applying to EVE University. You are welcome to join and help out by answering questions in this channel. Just be sure that you are aware of our [[Communications Policy]], which includes no profanity, no scamming and no recruiting for other corporations.
* '''EVE University forum''' - Many helpful sections of our forum are visible to non-members, including our section on "Questions and Answers".


=== Teaching a class ===
=== Teaching a class ===