Oglethorpe University Alumni Board

Mission

As the primary representatives of Oglethorpe University’s alumni body, the Alumni Board works closely with the alumni office to achieve the association’s goal of establishing and encouraging an active and involved alumni network. The purpose of this network is to build mutually beneficial relationships between alumni, students, and the university, demonstrating that the student experience is just the beginning of a lifelong relationship with Oglethorpe.

Board Committees

The Alumni Board has six committees which include current Alumni Board members and alumni representatives not on the board.

Advancement Committee: Assists with the alumni and parent Oglethorpe Fund campaigns, alumni scholarship drives and special fundraising activities relating to the endowment.

Events Committee: Assists with reunions during Alumni Weekend and other local Atlanta events such as "Beer with the President." Events committee members occasionally serve as greeters at university functions.

Alumni Awards Committee: Solicits, evaluates, and presents slate of nominees for the Alumni Board and alumni awards given annually.

Career Services Committee: Works with the Career Services Director to evaluate and improve career services for alumni and coordinates alumni volunteer activities relating to student career services.

Communication Committee: Works with the public relations office to improve Oglethorpe’s public relations efforts.

Admissions Committee: Work with the Office of Admission at OU and utilize alumni in the admission process.

Young Alumni Committee: Works with alumni who have graduated in the past ten years to plan events, networking opportunities and encourage young alumni to reconnect with fellow classmates and Oglethorpe.

If you are interested in serving on a committee, please fill out the Alumni Board Committee Volunteer Form.

Meet the Board

View current board members and committees.