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Networks HomeWhat is a Network?Network ExpectationsAlumni Relations SupportGet InvolvedNetwork LeadersNetwork Leaders LoginDon’t see your area on the map, or want to be added to a location as a contact? As a regional Michigan Tech representative, you may be contacted by fellow alumni, new graduates, prospective local students, and other inquiries about Michigan Tech and your local area.
You can also complete a simple online questionnaire for your region through Husky On The Move. This service enables interns, co-ops, new grads and alums to use the knowledge and experience of the Tech alumni community to ease their transition when moving to a new area. To submit your responses please visit http://alumni.mtu.edu/moving.
If you wish to become a regional contact, please contact alumni@mtu.edu and someone will contact you with further informatoin. As the Michigan Tech representative, your name and email information will be displayed on our Chapters and Networks website (http://www.alumni.mtu.edu/chapters).
Starting a Network
Connecting with your fellow Huskies
Whether you're in Chicago or Norway, alumni networks have one thing in common: they connect Michigan Tech grads and friends to their time on campus and to each other. Successful networks support the university and foster connections among graduates though programs such as social outings, scholarship fundraising, cultural events, and other great activities. Below are the steps a new leader should take to get things going.
Find other Huskies
Begin by searching MTUAA's online alumni directory at huskylink.mtu.edu to find out how many alumni are in your area. Contact the Alumni Relations office if you need more information regarding the demographics of your region.
Initiate Contact
Send emails to people to see if anyone is interested in helping out. (We don't recommend going at this alone - is more fun to share the work with fellow alumni.) Your Alumni Relations staff can assist by sending out an email call for volunteers. Once you have a handful of people, get them together and decide what type of a kickoff event you want to plan.
Plan Your Kickoff Event
We suggest you keep your first event simple, inexpensive and, most of all, fun. Many networks have started out at engaging local venues (professional sports games, museums unique to area, game-watching parties or picnics. Events at existing venues are easiest but may require more time and some money upfront. Again, your Alumni Relations staff can help with the event planning.
At the Kickoff
At this first event, we recommend you use the name tags provided by the MTUAA to help people to get to know each other. Create a brief survey to gauge interest in future activities (Alumni Relations can help with this) and identify those who are willing to serve as a network leader. As best you can, encourage networking by asking guests to share a story or say a few words about their tech experience.
What Happens Next?
Determine a primary contact person (communications chairperson) who is readily accessible by phone and email. This may be you, or forward his or her contact information to Alumni Relations alumni@mtu.edu. A MTUAA representative will contact that person and take him or her through a new leader orientation session. If more than one person wants to be a network leader, great!
Want to get involved in a current Network? Become a Network Leader
If a network or chapter already exists in your area and you want be an active member of committe for event planning, scholarship, or any other aspect of the group then you want to become a Network Leader. Click Here to learn more about becoming a Network Leader.
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