{"id":2595,"date":"2023-02-01T15:16:50","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T15:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avispl.com\/mx\/?p=2595"},"modified":"2025-02-17T12:21:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T17:21:01","slug":"how-to-create-or-expand-your-collegiate-esports-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avispl.com.co\/en\/blog\/how-to-create-or-expand-your-collegiate-esports-program\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create or expand your collegiate eSports program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ESports are more than just fun and games. A successful higher education eSports program promotes camaraderie among students, supports STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), and provides exposure and revenue for schools. An eSports program can be a dynamic recruiting tool for institutions and provide a safe social environment for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our\u00a0How to Create or Expand Your Collegiate ESports Program\u00a0guide, we provide insight into facility design planning and how to assemble the right stakeholders to create a quality collegiate eSports program. Here\u2019s a rundown of what you\u2019ll learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 ways an eSports program benefits students and schools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ESports programs have become an integral part of college life. There are hundreds of school teams, thousands of competitors, and millions of dollars in scholarships offered to players. So, it should come as no surprise that higher education leaders have realized that an eSports program can benefit both the students and institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are five ways that students and schools benefit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Recruitment:<\/strong> Schools can offer business partnerships and related degrees to attract and prepare students for careers in eSports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Student engagement<\/strong>: Some spectators and participants wouldn\u2019t otherwise be engaged in campus activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Sense of community<\/strong>: Competitors and fans are as passionate, involved, and engaged as they are in other school sports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Social well-being<\/strong>: Taking part in social events is important to the college experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Publicity<\/strong>: Top eSports players can attract fans, bringing both recognition and revenue to the school.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What to consider when designing an eSports program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When building or updating an eSports program, a higher education institution should review their technology, spaces, students, and faculty and staff. Key considerations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n