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Goodlick, Julie D. – Currents, 1998
Two models of administering college and university alumni chapters--using volunteers or paid staff--are compared, based on comments from alumni directors who have addressed the issues. A flexible club structure, which integrates a fully structured, chartered-chapter model with two versions of predominantly staff-driven models, is proposed as…
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, College Administration, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education
Christion, Laura – Currents, 1992
Successful techniques for administering alumni associations are described, including a live mascot (University of Redlands, California, bulldog), ethical/social focus reflecting institutional mission (University of Notre Dame, Illinois), humorous gifts for board members resulting in high attendance and participation (University of Idaho), and…
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, Case Studies, College Environment, Governing Boards
Zelno, Robert P. – Currents, 1992
Recommendations for planning a successful training workshop for college alumni volunteers include assuring the association is organized and the program well timed; making sure everyone agrees to budget and/or financial commitments; using seasoned volunteers to conduct a feasibility study and determine training needs; making training enjoyable; and…
Descriptors: Alumni, Alumni Associations, College Administration, Financial Support