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The MTUAA realizes there are different needs for different groups of alumni and friends. The vision of the MTUAA is "To Possess an environment and spirit in the Michigan Tech Alumni Association that results in a significant number of alumni forming life-long relationships with the University and other alumni." That goal is achieved through MTUAA Networks and is reflected in the support given to all networks at the basic level. Incentives have been built into the network structure to encourage and reward those networks that strive to provide a higher level of service and support to alumni.
Regional Network Organizational Structure Example
Network levels are based on the following success measures:
1) Efficient Network Administration2) Enriching the Michigan Tech and MTUAA Connection
3) Engaging Alumni
The following minimum expectations of official alumni networks and chapters are designed to meet these success measures.
Official Regional Network Expectations
Communications / Administration
Use MTUAA database for all regional marketing communications to ensure a central repository for alumni information and to maintain the best communications.
Use MTUAA HuskyLink website, broadcast email, and other official services
Maintain communications with MTUAA through the MTUAA network leader login by updating website content, creating emails, newsletters, etc)
Use MTUAA network logo materials and templates
Hold one meeting per year
Have network leadership roster submitted and updated annually to MTUAA
Have one event per year (athletic game, happy hour, picnic, BBQ, etc)
Encouraged to have one additional program specific event per year (career networking, academic, admissions, etc). Specific event programming could be attached to additional social based event.
Official Regional Chapter Expectations
Communications / Administration (all of the above plus the following)
Have leadership succession plan on file with MTUAA
Hold regular board meetings (more than one)
Have written bylaws (if available) on file with MTUAA
Events (all of the above plus the following)
Have diverse event programming throughout the year by engaging all demographics in your area (young alumni, academic, career networking, etc.)
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