NUMBER:                              403

SUBJECT:                             ALUMNI RELATIONS/ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

AUTHORIZING BODY:      PRESIDENT'S CABINET

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE:    ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE

DATE ISSUED:                     APRIL, 1975 

LAST UPDATE:                    SEPTEMBER, 2004 

RATIONALE:    Alumni Relations Office acts as a liaison between Oakland University graduates and the institution. It serves as the campus-based administrative unit for the Oakland University Alumni Association (“OUAA”).  The OUAA builds and nurtures lifetime relationships that connect and engage alumni and friends with the University community, and foster support for educational, philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.

POLICY:

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Membership in the OUAA is open to anyone meeting one or more of the following requirements:

  1. Graduated and received a degree from Oakland University.
  2. Honorary members as determined by the OUAA.
  3. Other persons as designated from time to time by the OUAA or Board of Directors and subject to approval by the President of the University.
  4. Friends of OUAA membership is available to those individuals who have not graduated from Oakland University, but wish to be connected to the University.

One year free membership is extended to all alumni immediately following graduation.

Membership benefits include access and discounts at various campus and community locations

The OUAA provides volunteers service to the university through many of the campus college/schools, auxiliaries and departments and participates in University fund raising efforts.  It also sponsors numerous social, cultural, educational and athletic events intended to encourage continued alumni participation in the life of the university.

THE OAKLAND UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE

The Oakland University Magazine is published quarterly for alumni and other friends of the University. Its purpose is to inform alumni of OUAA activities and events. Also included is a the “Class Note” section  relating present activities of alumni. Information for the Oakland University Magazine the “Class Note” section  should be submitted to the Alumni Relations Office on a continuous basis.  “Class Note” submissions will appear in the OU Magazine based on timing of submission and available space.

 

 

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