Integrated alumni model adopted
Friday, 8 December 2006
The University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ has made an important decision about how it handles relations that will have a positive impact on the alumni and the University.
The University's has decided that a new model of alumni relations will be adopted - one that integrates alumni activities directly with the University.
Earlier this year, the Council had engaged an independent review of alumni arrangements through consultants PhilipsKPA, who consulted with a broad cross-section of stakeholders in the alumni community.
At its meeting on 4 December, Council resolved: To agree that the University Council integrate the current objectives and activities of the Alumni Association into the formal structure and operations of the University and dissolve the Alumni Association.
"The University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ's alumni are a key part of our University community and are vital to this University being able to achieve its strategic goals," Vice-Chancellor and President said.
"The Alumni Association was established by Council in 1985 to help the University engage with its alumni in a structured manner. The excellent efforts of the Association over the past 21 years have contributed enormously to the fabric of our University community and have now led the University to consider how we can advance our alumni relations for the future."
Council's decision was supported by the Alumni Association Board at its final meeting on Tuesday 5 December. The members of the Board have been asked to carry on as an interim advisory committee until new arrangements can be implemented.
"I will also put in place an implementation plan to address a number of key issues that arise because of this change," Professor McWha