ERIC Number: EJ1098802
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1047-8485
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Beyond the University: An Initiative for Continuing Engagement among Alumni
Osborn, David; Alkezweeny, Jennifer; Kecskes, Kevin
Metropolitan Universities, v26 n3 p171-187 2015
In an effort to leverage students' positive community engagement experiences as they transition to and become alumni, Portland State University (PSU) embarked on a pilot "Continuing Engagement Program." This article provides a rationale for this effort, an overview of the programmatic elements, lessons learned, and future engagement strategies. The authors situate the Community Engagement Program (CEP) in the current alumni engagement literature, share findings from the PSU program, and hope to inspire additional creative thinking and action to support alumni and other community members' persistent engagement for positive community change.
Descriptors: Alumni, Alumni Associations, Sense of Community, School Community Relationship, College Programs, Outreach Programs, Sustainability, Social Networks, Program Design, Program Descriptions, Curriculum, Workshops, Communities of Practice, Seminars
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oregon
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