Building Strong Alumni Networks to Help Bring In the Class

By Katrina L. Heilmeier. Alumni volunteers can be extremely valuable resources throughout the recruitment process. Their first-hand knowledge of history, traditions, and spirit give alumni a unique voice in speaking to students and families about the value of a degree from your institution. Alumni volunteers can assist recruitment throughout the entire admissions cycle by participating in college fairs, interviews, high-school visits, on and off-campus programs, letter-writing campaigns, and more. Alumni-volunteer networks can also provide passionate alumni a way to give back time and talent to the university and maintain a strong bond with the institution. Read more...