Goal 5: Develop Alumni loyalty by enhancing student life experiences

The life-long bond that is critical to strong Alumni support begins when high school students are being recruited to attend UAHuntsville and is strengthened throughout the undergraduate years. Alumni relations and Alumni association involvement in enhancing the quality and variety of student life experiences is an investment in our future.

Actions:

• The establishment of T.R.U.E. Chargers student Alumni association (See Goal 2). T.R.U.E. Chargers have elected a board and are planning a general student recruiting campaign. The president of T.R.U.E. Chargers has been given a seat on the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
• Build a partnership with career services to help students and Alumni prepare for, find, and change jobs throughout their working lives.
• Build a partnership with the dean of students and office of enrollment services to create programs and activities to accomplish mutual goals
• Provide resources for academic ceremonies such as convocations and commencements to help students develop a sense of tradition and pride
• Continue to provide and increase the number of Alumni Association Annual Scholarships.