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Welcome HOME TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ........................................................................................... 3 Overview of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving.............................. 4 Alumni Association Mission and Plan................................................. 5 Alumni Association Board Structure................................................... 6 Ways to Get Involved......................................................................... 8 Frequently Asked Questions............................................................... 10 Forever Owl Perks.............................................................................. 12 Important Contact Information.......................................................... 14
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Welcome back to campus! We bleed black
and gold and have a heart that will always be a little green, so it goes
without saying that we are excited to share our common love for both Universities, and serve the Owl community. This past year we’ve hit the ground by expanding our programs – and introducing new ones – to grow the relationship alumni have with their alma mater. You’ll also see that we’re partnering with other on-campus offices, like Career Planning and Development, to continue broadening engagement opportunities for all alumni. We’re excited that you’ve shown interest in working with us to make the Kennesaw State alumni experience the best it can be!
Go Owls and Welcome Home! Gayle Jones Executive Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
Ama Economy Associate Director for Alumni Relations
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Overview of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving Alumni Relations The mission of the Office of Alumni Relations centers on creating meaningful, relevant opportunities to communicate with and engage alumni, students, faculty, staff and the broader campus community in support of KSU.
Our organization produces outstanding events, inspires teams of volunteers, and develops a wide-range of compelling communications – all in the name of our alumni.
We hope you’ll join us as we broaden alumni connections, play an integral role in our campus community, and continue as the foundation of KSU pride and tradition.
Annual Giving We take pride knowing that annual contributions from alumni allow truly exceptional students to engage every day with remarkable faculty on a campus where top-tier programs are created and cultivated.
Our Office of Annual Giving supports departments, colleges, and the entire university in raising funds in support of KSU’s academic mission. Our efforts – through direct marketing, phonathon and personal solicitations – reflect a thoughtful, strategic approach to annual fund support.
We all hear about great things happening on campus, and we hope you’ll think of those accomplishments as our accomplishments. Alumni are part of something unique, and advancing KSU’s academic mission is a worthy investment.
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Alumni Association Mission and Vision While much has changed since the organization’s inception almost 69 years ago, the goals of the Alumni Association remain the same, to serve our alumni of the University and support the initiatives of KSU.
Mission Statement The KSU Alumni Association strives to: K
Build positive, long-term relationships among KSU alumni, the University, and community;
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Provide value-added services to KSU alumni through networking opportunities, affiliation programs, and KSU-wide events;
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Support the long-term objectives of the University through fundraising, fostering community support, and advocating for KSU.
Vision Statement KSU Alumni Association - Bridge builders for alumni success, University development, and community relationships.
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Alumni Association Board Board Role
Board Member
Major
Graduation Year
President Steven (Steve) Ellis Poli Sci Vice President Frank Ziller CS Treasurer Barbara Lusk BB Past President Teronzo Helm EMBA Chair, Student Outreach Trent Anderson CM Chair, Internal Governance Stephen (Steve) Butler Poli Sci Director-at-Large Greg Barner IET Director-at-Large Bradford (Brad) Borum MPA Director-at-Large Johnny Camp BA Poli Sci BA Ed Director-at-Large Robert Graham CET Director-at-Large Dustin Grau CS Director-at-Large Nathan Humphrey MPA Director-at-Large A. Tyler Isgett CM Director-at-Large David Jett CM Director-at-Large Tanjalon Lewis (Solomon) MSIT Director-at-Large Betsy Madrerohon (Freeman) BBA Director-at-Large David McKoy MS QA Parent Director-at-Large R. Gene Morris MET Director-at-Large Amanda (Mandy) Moyer (Reed) Poli Sci Director-at-Large Chisom Ohiagu Comp ET MS SWE Director-at-Large Ashlie Pendley (Wilson) BA Comm BSN Director-at-Large Mike Russell MBA Director-at-Large W. Reid Wilborn BA Intl Aff Emeritus B. R. “Ben” Phillips EET Emeritus C. Ray Pinkerton EET
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Ways to Get Involved People to People (P2P) Opportunities: Alumni Career Volunteer Opportunities: Alumni are able to volunteer with the Department of Career Planning and Development through our various events including: Career Readiness Days, Alumni Professional Development Summits, Student Professional Development Conferences, Industry Specific Networking Nights, Suit-up Events, Assisting at Job and Internship Fairs.
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Being a speaker for a summit or conference breakout session
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Networking with current students through networking nights
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Taking a shift to volunteer at the job and internship fairs and more (Opportunities are
available every Fall and Spring Semester).
Admissions Volunteer Opportunities: By volunteering remotely, you have more flexibility with the time you spend helping out. You can login when you have free time. Even if you’re only available late at night, you can tutor someone in another time zone.
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Being an alum is the P.I.T.S. in admissions
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Preview Days
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Interviews
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Tabling
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Speakers
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Ways to Get Involved Pop Up Opportunities: K
KSU Day of Service (April 2019)
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#OwlsServe (Fall 2018)
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Serve and Sip (Fall 2018, Spring 2019)
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Black and Gold Interview Day
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Alumni Events
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Affinity Groups
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CARE Center Pantry
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Host a Nest at Work
Hey! In a hurry? Try some of our Flash Mentoring opportunities: Brand Ambassadors-Sharing our message: You can also help out by spreading message through email and social media. This doesn’t mean you have to forward spam messages to everyone in your contacts, but just sharing a link to your chosen organization’s site can help spread the word, share our events and all the ways to stay engaged! Follow us on:
facebook.com/KSUAA
pinterest.com/alumniksu
Twitter twitter.com/alumniksu
@alumniksu
Hashtags
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Ways to Get Involved Coming Soon! Online Mentoring: By volunteering remotely, you have more flexibility with the time you spend helping out. You can login when you have free time. Even if you’re only available late at night, you can connect with a student or another alum in another time zone.
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Frequently Asked Questions Alumni Association 1.
How do I join the KSU Alumni Association?
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Everyone who graduates from KSU is already a member and can take advantage of the many programs we offer. The Office of Alumni Relations hosts numerous events, programs, and volunteer opportunities that help you stay connected to your alma mater.
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Will I be issued an alumni membership card?
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When you graduate, you are automatically a part of the Alumni Association. Starting December 2017 we launched our new Alumni identity card. To get the new Alumni Card please stop by either Card Services office on the Marietta or Kennesaw campus.
*There is a $25.00 replacement fee for replacing your Campus Card.
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How do I update my contact information and employment info?
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A network is only as strong as those who participate in it. Update your profile now: http://alumni.kennesaw.edu/updateinfo.php
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How do I become more involved?
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Fill out this form, http://alumni.kennesaw.edu/alumni_engagement.php, so we can learn what type of involvement you are looking for.
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What does the Alumni Association Board of Directors do?
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The KSU Alumni Association Board provides leadership for the Alumni Association and acts as a liaison between the University and you, our alumni. Check out their programs and members: http://alumni.kennesaw.edu/alumniassociation/ksualumniboard.php
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Frequently Asked Questions 6.
How do I get attend an event?
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R.S.V.P to be a V.I.P.- Don’t let FOMO (fear of missing out) happen to you, check out upcoming events regularly. All alumni events offer a chance to reconnect with your alma mater, network with fellow alumni, and partake in camaraderie with fellow Black and Gold enthusiasts!
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What is a Nest?
Some schools may call them Alumni Chapters but we prefer to call them “Nests”
because we’re Owls…and that’s just what we do!
Nests are an accessible, fun, friendly, and consistent point of contact for alumni. They
bring alumni together to provide quality local programs and events. They appeal to a
wide variety of alumni by offering a diverse range of activities.
Nests are a source of information about the University your Kennesaw State Alumni
Association, and they provide a local contact for alumni, parents, and current, and future
students.
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Forever Owl Perks Alumni ID Card: K
With this card you get 10% off at the bookstore. To get the new Alumni Card please stop by either Card Services office on the
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Marietta or Kennesaw campus. KSU alumni (graduates) 10% discount on all classes with a maximum discount of $500 per class. There is no limit to the number of classes a KSU Alumni may take. Discount can only be applied to the graduate and is not transferable to any other family members. Classes delivered online are not eligible for this discount. To learn more about what classes are offered check out their webpage: http://ccpe.kennesaw.edu
Career Planning for Life: Through this online job services system, alumni can access a number of services from the comfort of their home computer. Jobs are posted on here by employers looking specifically for KSU students and alumni. Complete your profile today to start getting job recommendations! Alumni must first request access to Handshake by submitting their email: https://kennesaw.joinhandshake.com/login
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Forever Owl Perks The Office of Alumni Relations offers our alumni a resource called CareerShift that will help you take your career to the next level. Go to http://kennesaw.careershift.com/ and create an account (for FREE) by entering access code Kennesawowl. CareerShift has algorithms that pull from the top job search platforms, so whether you are searching in Georgia or nationally, the platform will help you with your entire job search.
Library: Alumni may visit either the Horace W. Sturgis Library (Kennesaw campus) or the L.V. Johnson Library (Marietta Campus). Both Sturgis and Johnson Libraries welcome KSU (or former SPSU) alumni and all members of the Georgia public to use our facilities for computer access, searching databases, and reference services. If a KSU (or former SPSU) alum wishes to check out books, they must join Friends of the Library. There is a $35 annual membership fee to join. For more information please check out their FAQ: http://library.kennesaw.edu/services/borrow.php
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Important Contact Information Thank you for your willingness to engage with your KSU Alumni Association and the Department of Alumni Relations. We hope you are able to find a way to get engaged and be a part of our larger Owl family.
Gayle Jones Executive Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving gjones61@kennesaw.edu 470-578-2687
Pierrette Maillet Director of Alumni Relations pmaillet@kennesaw.edu 470-578-4698
Ama Economy Associate Director for Alumni Engagement keconomy@kennesaw.edu 470-578-7930
Crystal Caldwell Events & Meetings Manager ccaldw36@kennesaw.edu 470-578-2230
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