Universities and the alumni
debates preparation, moot court defense practice, community work on popular law or on environment preservation, barbecue parties with mentors, several who by this time, have gone ahead to eternity. Newsletters or alumni blogs that carry suitable information fit for millennials are more certain to be enjoyed and widely read. As Peter Locke comments, millennials “often value experiences over possessions.”
Alumni career mentoring and services.
University newsletters are also popular media to reach out to alumni to share news about their careers. for instance, through its “Share Your News” invites its alumni to: “… hear from you and share your updates in our publications and on our website. Please let us know what is going on in your life. Whether it is a personal accomplishment, a piece of news, or just keeping in touch, we enjoy hearing your stories and take pride in your successes.”
Newsletters can also have a Job Opportunity Section ( JOS) devoted to information on alumni support for the more recent graduates for job placements. A JOS enables universities to share “content on career opportunities that relate to programs undergone by the alumni through an alumni network where a university could itself be an integral part of an alumnus’s career path.” The same section could reach out to those alumni occupying high valued positions. Considering their wealth of skills, experience and influence that attest to their success, these alumni could certainly help launch the careers of recent graduates. In addition, through JOS, these highly successful and well- placed alumni can be invited by their alma mater to share with current students through actual or virtual talks, support for work or job placements after graduation. To earlier alumni who may be seeking better placements, they can network through the JOS for some professional advice which could lead them to better but quite unknown opportunities in the labor market. There are other innovative ways to relate to alumni, other than the more common request for monetary donations or helping market one’s alma mater. Do try them!