Understanding the Group Leaderboard

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This article is intended for users with Student, Contributor, Advisor, Publisher, and Administrator  access in Suitable. If you don’t have one of these roles, some of the steps outlined below may not be available in your account.

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The Group Leaderboard is a tool designed to measure engagement across different student cohorts (e.g., Student Organizations, Majors, Residence Halls).

Unlike a simple point tally, the Leaderboard uses a Weighted Engagement Score. This ensures that smaller, highly active groups have a fair chance to compete against larger groups.

To learn how to navigate the Leaderboard, check out this article.

How the Engagement Score is Calculated

The Leaderboard uses an algorithm based on four specific variables to determine a group's ranking.

1. Total Points Acquired

This is the combined total of points earned by all members of the group.

• General Rule: More points usually equals a higher score.

2. Participation Rate (The "Active" Percentage)

This is the percentage of students within the group who are actually active. This is a major factor in the score. A smaller group with high participation can beat a large group with low participation.

Example Calculation:

• Group A: Earned 1,000 points, but only has 10% active members.

  • Score: 100 ($1,000 \times 0.10$)

• Group B: Earned 750 points, but has 20% active members.

  • Score: 150 ($750 \times 0.20$)

Winner: Group B ranks higher because they are more efficient, even with fewer total points.

3. Multiplier: Cross-Group Collaboration

Groups receive a points multiplier (bonus) for activities tagged with one or more other Groups.

• Why this matters: If Group A and Group B both have 5,000 points, but Group A earned theirs by co-hosting events with other student orgs, Group A will rank higher.

4. Multiplier: Employer Engagement

Groups receive a points multiplier (bonus) for activities tagged with one or more Employers.

• Why this matters: Interaction with employers is weighted heavily. Groups that facilitate career connections will see a boost in their score compared to those that do not.

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