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The aim of [[EVE University]] is to teach players about EVE Online. We see thousands of new students come through our doors every year, and it would not be possible to assist them without the help of our members and the wider EVE Online community. We take the view that even brand new players have something they can share and help out other players with. This page sets out just a few of the ways people can help EVE University in its mission, and will hopefully provide some ideas about how you personally can support us.

== Members ==

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=== Answering questions ===

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 ====

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:

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* '''Public EVE Discussion''' - You don't have to be a member of EVE University to sign up for a forum account. We sometimes get general game questions in this section from non-members or applicants.

===Running events===

=== Running events ===

Anyone in EVE University can run an event; you don't need to be a staff member. [[Guide to Running Events|This page]] will give you some ideas on how you can get involved in running an event. It can either be an event which is your own idea or an event we have run before. We keep a category of [[:Category:Events|popular events]] if you need some ideas.

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* 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 [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]]

=== Writing ===

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==== Editing the Wiki ====

EVE University has one of the best resources for new players to EVE Online in the EVE University wiki. If you have an EVE account you can already edit most wiki pages, without any further ado. Just login at the top right hand corner. There are some pages which are 'Protected' so they can only be edited by certain people (e.g. the [[EVE University Rules|Rules]] page, the [[EVE University Management|Management]] list, etc.), but don't let that stop you. If one of those pages needs some changes, contact the Manager/Director of the relevant department or the [[EVE University Management#Wiki Manager|Wiki Manager]] for assistance. We have so many pages on the wiki that it can be a bit daunting to know where to start. If you're not sure, we have a [[UniWiki:To-Do List|To-Do list]] which will give you some ideas. Some of the changes needed are big, like creating a new page on a subject area, or rewriting an entire page, and some are smaller, such as grammar changes and updates. If you'd prefer more specific guidance, you can contact the [[Wiki Department#Wiki Manager|Wiki Manager]] for assistance.

==== Blog posts ====

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==== Becoming a Teacher ====

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]].

==== Becoming a Intake Officer ====

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=== Campuses ===

One of the best ways to get involved in EVE University and meet people is by joining one of our [[~~Campuses~~]]. All of our campuses are run by volunteers, and they often need more help with running programs, keeping activity levels high, and making sure everything is running smoothly. If you are active in a campus, think about any ways you can help out. Each campus has a set of staff members, and they will advertise any positions which are open. Even if they are not looking for staff, there are lots of other ways you can help out. Are there any gaps in knowledge for your fellow campus members which you can run a workshop on? Do you have an alt you could use to help haul new members' stuff to the campus? If your campus doesn't have a formal freighter scheme, could you do runs to the nearest trade hub for members?

One of the best ways to get involved in EVE University and meet people is by joining one of our [[Communities]]. All of our campuses are run by volunteers, and they often need more help with running programs, keeping activity levels high, and making sure everything is running smoothly. If you are active in a campus, think about any ways you can help out. Each campus has a set of staff members, and they will advertise any positions which are open. Even if they are not looking for staff, there are lots of other ways you can help out. Are there any gaps in knowledge for your fellow campus members which you can run a workshop on? Do you have an alt you could use to help haul new members' stuff to the campus? If your campus doesn't have a formal freighter scheme, could you do runs to the nearest trade hub for members?

=== Donating ISK or items ===

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-The aim of [[EVE University]] is to teach players about EVE Online. We see thousands of new students come through our doors every year, and it would not be possible to assist them without  the help of our members and the wider EVE Online community. We take the view that even brand new players have something they can share and help out other players with. This page sets out just a few of the ways people can help EVE University in its mission, and will hopefully provide some ideas about how you personally can support us.
+The aim of [[EVE University]] is to teach players about EVE Online. We see thousands of new students come through our doors every year, and it would not be possible to assist them without the help of our members and the wider EVE Online community. We take the view that even brand new players have something they can share and help out other players with. This page sets out just a few of the ways people can help EVE University in its mission, and will hopefully provide some ideas about how you personally can support us.
 == Members ==
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 === Answering questions ===
 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 ====
 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:
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 * '''Public EVE Discussion''' - You don't have to be a member of EVE University to sign up for a forum account. We sometimes get general game questions in this section from non-members or applicants.
-===Running events===
+=== Running events ===
 Anyone in EVE University can run an event; you don't need to be a staff member. [[Guide to Running Events|This page]] will give you some ideas on how you can get involved in running an event. It can either be an event which is your own idea or an event we have run before. We keep a category of [[:Category:Events|popular events]] if you need some ideas.
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 * Commanding a fleet yourself
-You do not have to be an expert to lead a fleet &ndash; 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 [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]]
 === Writing ===
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 ==== Editing the Wiki ====
-EVE University has one of the best resources for new players to EVE Online in the EVE University wiki. If you have an EVE account you can already edit most wiki pages, without any further ado. Just login at the top right hand corner. There are some pages which are 'Protected' so they can only be edited by certain people (e.g. the [[EVE University Rules|Rules]] page, the [[EVE University Management|Management]] list, etc.),  but don't let that stop you. If one of those pages needs some changes, contact the Manager/Director of the relevant department or the [[EVE University Management#Wiki Manager|Wiki Manager]] for assistance. We have so many pages on the wiki that it can be a bit daunting to know where to start. If you're not sure, we have a [[UniWiki:To-Do List|To-Do list]] which will give you some ideas. Some of the changes needed are big, like creating a new page on a subject area, or rewriting an entire page, and some are smaller, such as grammar changes and updates. If you'd prefer more specific guidance, you can contact the [[Wiki Department#Wiki Manager|Wiki Manager]] for assistance.
+EVE University has one of the best resources for new players to EVE Online in the EVE University wiki. If you have an EVE account you can already edit most wiki pages, without any further ado. Just login at the top right hand corner. There are some pages which are 'Protected' so they can only be edited by certain people (e.g. the [[EVE University Rules|Rules]] page, the [[EVE University Management|Management]] list, etc.), but don't let that stop you. If one of those pages needs some changes, contact the Manager/Director of the relevant department or the [[EVE University Management#Wiki Manager|Wiki Manager]] for assistance. We have so many pages on the wiki that it can be a bit daunting to know where to start. If you're not sure, we have a [[UniWiki:To-Do List|To-Do list]] which will give you some ideas. Some of the changes needed are big, like creating a new page on a subject area, or rewriting an entire page, and some are smaller, such as grammar changes and updates. If you'd prefer more specific guidance, you can contact the [[Wiki Department#Wiki Manager|Wiki Manager]] for assistance.
 ==== Blog posts ====
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 ==== Becoming a Teacher ====
-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]].
 ==== Becoming a Intake Officer ====
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 === Campuses ===
-One of the best ways to get involved in EVE University and meet people is by joining one of our [[Campuses]]. All of our campuses are run by volunteers, and they often need more help with running programs, keeping activity levels high, and making sure everything is running smoothly. If you are active in a campus, think about any ways you can help out. Each campus has a set of staff members, and they will advertise any positions which are open. Even if they are not looking for staff, there are lots of other ways you can help out. Are there any gaps in knowledge for your fellow campus members which you can run a workshop on? Do you have an alt you could use to help haul new members' stuff to the campus? If your campus doesn't have a formal freighter scheme, could you do runs to the nearest trade hub for members?
+One of the best ways to get involved in EVE University and meet people is by joining one of our [[Communities]]. All of our campuses are run by volunteers, and they often need more help with running programs, keeping activity levels high, and making sure everything is running smoothly. If you are active in a campus, think about any ways you can help out. Each campus has a set of staff members, and they will advertise any positions which are open. Even if they are not looking for staff, there are lots of other ways you can help out. Are there any gaps in knowledge for your fellow campus members which you can run a workshop on? Do you have an alt you could use to help haul new members' stuff to the campus? If your campus doesn't have a formal freighter scheme, could you do runs to the nearest trade hub for members?
 === Donating ISK or items ===