R.O.A.R. ALUMNI

WEBINAR 2012

Saturday, March 24th

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Produced by Lancaster Craig & AssociatesRaleigh, NC

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The LU Alumni ROAR Proposal Presented by the Ad Hoc Committee of the Class of 1976

BACKGROUND

A concerned group of Lincoln alumni, primarily Class of 1976, has been

meeting since their 35th reunion in May with proactive aspirations of building

a consensus agenda amongst LU’s general alumni for offering their fellow

alums the best of their collective expertise, experience, both life and

professional, to the university and the current students therein enrolled.

Over the course of the past few months, we have sought to devise a plan of

action that could more directly and consistently engage alumni with the LU

administration and student body. We think we have a viable and necessary

interactive agenda that furthers our goals and objectives and is consistent

with the university’s stated mission.

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PHASE I – AALU Re-energized

First, we recognize the need for the Alumni Association of Lincoln

University (AALU) to be more proactive and visible on Lincoln’s

campus.

The AALU needs to be a more cohesive group with a sharper focus

on functionality and efficacy.

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The following is a synopsis of our action plan. We would appreciate your consideration and thoughtful input:

PHASE I – AALU Re-energized

Our goal is to generate greater interest amongst alumni

through increased interaction with the university and the

student body. Therefore, we propose to initiate a movement

within the AALU to revisit its stated mission, shore up its administrative

capacity, enhance its communication toolbox and create an advocacy

strategy and process that will allow it play a larger support role of

University Administration initiatives with public officials.

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PHASE II – Interacting with Student Body

Second, we propose that AALU initiate an action plan to more

directly and consistently engage with students to maximize

their LU learning experience.

We propose to blend our interactive student enrichment effort

with initiative already in place at the Career Services and Academic Affairs

Offices.

The thrust of our proposal will be to recruit certified and/or experienced

professionals amongst the AALU membership to volunteer time, resources.

Information and experiences about their career paths upon graduation and

the things students need to do to maximize their academic opportunities at

Lincoln.

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POLL QUESTION # 1

Q: Since you’ve graduated, how many times have you visited the campus?

Ansr: (A) never

(B) 1-5 times

(C) 6-10 times

(D) every year

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POLL QUESTION # 2

Q: How many times have you attended an LU function away

from campus?

Ansr: (A) never

(B) 1- 5 times

(C) 6 -10 times

(D) every chance I get.

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Therefore, we propose the following:

FINANCIAL LITERACY (Freshmen)

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (Sophomore)

CAREER COUNSELING (Junior)

MENTORING (Senior)

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POLL QUESTION # 3

Q: Have you responded to President Jennings’ proposal to

engage alumni on the campus?

Ansr: (A) Yes (B) No

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A. FINANCIAL LITERACY (Freshmen)1. Personal

a. Understanding Financial Concepts and Using Credit Wisely

b. Balancing a Checkbook/Savings Account

c. Building personal wealth/Estate Planning

2. National

a. Direct impact of national economy on personal finances

b. Understanding economic surveys/reports and their relationships to

personal finances

c. Where do you fit in?

3. Economic Environment

a. What is economic policy and how does it affect you?

b. Understanding globalization and its consequences

c. What are the politics behind economics and vice versa?

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B. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (Sophomore)1. Choices and Consequences

a. For every choice an equal or greater consequence

b. Flexibility in decision-making/ Options built in

c. Due Diligence

2. Developing Personal Independence

a. Who are you and what do you want to be?

b. What do you have to do to be who you want to be?

c. Personal Accountability and Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution

3. Global View

a. Evaluate and Assess the world politically, economically and socially

b. Where do you fit in?

c. Is conformity worth the level of independence you strive to achieve?

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C. CAREER COUNSELING (Junior)

1. Available Opportunities

a. Reading and understanding the USD of Labor’s Career Guide

b. How extensive is your personal network?

c. How prepared are you to take on opportunities?

2. Career vs. Job

a. What is the difference?

b. How does either fit into your goals and objectives?

c. How/What to do to get it the way you want it and what to do if you can’t

3. Entrepreneurship

a. What is it and what does it mean to you?

b. How do you prepare to be your own boss and create your own opportunities?

c. Managing Accountability/Leadership Development

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Increase Alumni giving to LU

a. The fundraising aspect of our agenda must first address the financial

survival of the AALU. An annual budget to operate the association is in order

and an annual financial commitment by the association to contribute to LU

must be established.

b. Our recommendation for discussion purposes calls for raising the bar on

alumni contributions to AALU. We must press alumni to buy-in to giving

AALU a monthly contribution for 60 months (the time period between 5-year

reunions). This strategy serves dual purposes in that it gives the AALU a

strong enough revenue stream to actually plan and execute events pertinent

to its growth and survival; and it has the potential to generate a substantial

pot of funds to contribute to LU on an annual basis separate from what

individual classes may contribute every five years.

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D. MENTORING (Senior)1. Intern Programs

a. Gauging opportunity in the work force

b. Hands-on Apprenticeships for satisfaction discovery

c. A foot in the Door

2. Hobbies and Volunteerism

a. Avocation as a satisfaction quotient

b. Broadening your horizons

c. All work and no play?

3. Knowledge Transfer

a. Direct contact with a successful person or business enterprise

b. Appreciating similarities but applauding differences

c. Preparing yourself for leadership vicariously.

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POLL QUESTION # 4

Q: Are you willing to serve as a -

Ansr: (1) mentor

(2) recruiter

(3) intern sponsor

(4) guest lecturer?

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We are seeking the university’s support for this initiative with the caveat that,

formalization of the final program will undergo faculty and staff review for

consistency and relevancy to what students are experiencing in the

classroom.

We see the AALU Student Enrichment Plan as an extension of the university

curriculum and seek to provide real world anecdotal experience through

planning, presentations, internships, counseling, mentoring and creative

problem solving.

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To Professionalize the Operation and Management of the Alumni

Association and to secure a presence on campus, we propose

leasing of two buildings from the University:

1. The Lincoln House – to be converted and used as the Alumni

Association Office and museum

2. Bond House – to be turned into a “Bed & Breakfast Social Center” for

visitors wishing to stay overnight/weekends on campus.

The LU Alumni ROAR Proposal Presented by the Ad Hoc Committee of the Class of 1976

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What we are proposing above all is to be open to the university’s input and

partnership, so that we can raise the academic bar at Lincoln University. Our

goal is to engage enough alumni expertise with the student body in diverse

ways.

Let’s put LU back in the leadership position amongst HBCUs and other

institutions of higher learning across the country.

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