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| Harris, April | 1 |
| Leger, Marshall A. | 1 |
| Olson, Beth | 1 |
| Perkins, Claranne | 1 |
| Rankin, Laird | 1 |
| Rodriguez, Dan | 1 |
| Todd, Barbara Tipsord | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 7 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 3 |
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Franklin, Christine G. – Currents, 1991
Whether facing budget and staff cuts or event logistics, alumni associations can make good use of volunteers. Three important rules for volunteer program management include maintaining good volunteer relationships, knowing when to ask for help, and recruiting good veteran, novice, and even nonalumni volunteers. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, Higher Education, Institutional Advancement, Program Administration
Leger, Marshall A. – Currents, 1994
Students can make valuable contributions to college alumni publications when involved in writing apprenticeships. Making the relationship work requires advance planning, flexibility, and an understanding of student limitations and the constraints under which they must work. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, Apprenticeships, College Students, Higher Education
Olson, Beth – Currents, 1992
A student member of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's student alumni association discusses numerous advantages of student participation with alumni, including contacts with campus officials, friendships, valuable networking opportunities, job-hunting assistance, and a sense of loyalty; the characteristics of good student members; and factors in…
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, College Administration, Group Membership, Higher Education
Rankin, Laird; Rodriguez, Dan – Currents, 1992
Arguments for and against formal alumni chapters are outlined. Pros include increased membership, better leadership, and strengthened development potential; cost effectiveness is possible. Cons include direct and indirect costs; informal alumni structures are seen as equally effective. (MSE)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Alumni Associations, Cost Effectiveness, Costs
Harris, April – Currents, 1995
College alumni associations can use new events management software for effective, innovative event planning. Possible applications are illustrated in the cases of three universities. Information is provided on planning time, budget, hardware and software used, software uses, evidence of event success, and lessons learned. Planning considerations…
Descriptors: Alumni, Alumni Associations, Case Studies, College Planning
Todd, Barbara Tipsord – Currents, 1992
The administration's adviser to the Illinois State University Student Alumni Council examines the benefits of student participation in alumni affairs, outlines some considerations in the creation and development of a new student alumni program, and suggests program possibilities for different constituencies, including alumni, students, future…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Alumni Associations, College Administration
Perkins, Claranne – Currents, 1992
A study investigated the type, activities, and regional context of alumni associations at 124 2-year colleges. Results indicate the most successful programs had more staff and fiscal resources, were well established, had fewer alumni in the area, were not members of the National Council for Resource Development, and emphasized personal…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Alumni, Alumni Associations, Competition
