A commitment for alumni with others in their class to promote connectivity and supporting the education of students today.  Usually involves monthly contact via e-mail and conference calls with an emphasis on committee members reaching out to classmates to encourage them to give back to Allegheny.

To get involved or learn more, please contact:

The Alumni Office, Allegheny College

Participate with other alumni in a program to provide information on a career field, share insights and advice on entering the field, and network with current students.

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“Current students appreciate the help and advice, and you never know who you will meet at the events.  A fellow panelist had just been named the head of Human Resources for a major government employer.  I am not missing another event, because I just do not know who will be there!” ~Nick Rossmann ’04

To get involved or learn more, please contact:

Jim Fitch, Associate Director of Career Services

Provide an interactive session for students on an area of interest or career field.  Can be done in conjunction with recruitment for interns or new employees.

To get involved or learn more, please contact:

Jim Fitch, Associate Director of Career Services

Allegheny continues to increase its national visibility and prominence.  The admissions staff travels extensively throughout the fall and spring to connect with students nationally (and internationally); however, the staff cannot cover every desirable college fair program.  Alumni can help.  Most college fairs occur at local high schools or convention centers in your community.  These programs offer high school students and families the opportunity to connect with a “face” from the College, encouraging the student to visit campus or apply for admission.  The fairs are typically evening events, lasting 2-3 hours, during the fall and spring months—critical times during the college search process for high school students.   The Office of Admissions provides a supply of College literature and training materials prior to the event.  

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“It’s an easy commitment.  If you have good things to say about your experience as an undergraduate – those core values from Allegheny don’t change over time – go ahead and sell the school to a new generation of students.” ~Kathleen Sindt ’90

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To get involved or learn more visit the Volunteers in Support of Admissions website.

For questions, please contact the Office of Admissions, (814) 332-4351.

To reach more graduates in more cities, the Alumni Affairs Office seeks financial sponsors to underwrite various kinds of regional events.

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“I was able to share my enthusiasm for Allegheny with current and incoming students and their parents.  During the evening the alumni present shared their own memories of Allegheny experiences.” ~Suzanne Dougall Sweeney ’55

Suzanne hosted a picnic at her home for students planning to attend Allegheny, their parents, and alumni in her region.

To get involved or learn more, please contact:

Keri Fadden, Associate Director of Alumni Affairs

Host students from the managerial economics program for work site visits to learn more about particular industries.

To get involved or learn more, please contact:

Tracy Stevenson, Program Coordinator for Managerial Ecomonics

The Admissions Office recognizes the individual strengths and passions of each prospective student and strives to personalize and customize each’s college search process. Throughout the year, it may be beneficial for alumni to connect with students through written communication as yet another means to share your own voice and Allegheny insight.

For example, our annual Gator Greetings Holiday Card project asks participating alumni to write 20-25 holiday cards to high school seniors in their local area who have shown a serious interest in attending Allegheny (all information is provided ahead of time). This project is a personal connection that shows both interest in the student and also allows the student to connect with yet another member of the Allegheny community.

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“It was a way for me to stay connected to Allegheny.  Also, it is important for prospective and current students to receive correspondence from alumni who live in their area.  Being a member of VISA (Volunteers in Support of Admissions) allows alumni to connect with students in various ways – creates collaborative outreach efforts (i.e., cross-culturally, cross-regionally, etc.)” ~Pamela Jones ’82

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To get involved or learn more visit the Volunteers in Support of Admissions website.

For questions, please contact the Office of Admissions, (814) 332-4351.

Ad-hoc social events coordinated by graduates in their cities with some assistance from the Alumni Affairs office.

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“I was able to reconnect with some old friends and also meet other Gators in the area.  This event was also a great way to network.  It was quick and easy to plan on NO BUDGET!  It did not require RSVPs or any involved work.  Our 1.5 hour event turned into four hours of socializing.  Go for it!  We had a great time.” ~Sarah Lloyd ’00 (Baltimore, Maryland)

To get involved or learn more, please contact:

Keri Fadden, Associate Director of Alumni Affairs
Gator Coordinated Happy Hours or Events

Become part of a searchable database for current students, allowing them to seek information about career fields, advice and insight about graduate school, relocation, and to seek internship or job shadowing opportunities.

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“I’ve been able to provide mentoring notes to two students so far.  It has provided not only that “good feeling” one gets from sharing and helping a new graduate in some small way, but maybe allows me to steer someone around some of the pitfalls I encountered when this kind of advice and guidance was not available to me.” ~William Cissna ’74

To get involved or learn more, please contact:

Keri Fadden, Associate Director of Alumni Affairs
Register to be a mentor on GatorLocator.org