Alumni Admissions Ambassador Program

2008 – 2009 Recruitment Season

The Alumni Admissions Ambassador Program

• A collaborative effort between Alumni Relations and Undergraduate Admissions.

• The main purpose is to engage well-trained, knowledgeable and enthusiastic alumni as active participants in the university’s undergraduate recruitment efforts.

AAAP Volunteer Role• Serves as an OU representative at recruitment

fairs.• Visits high schools and community colleges.• Attends on campus admissions events to

welcome students and families.• Engages with students, families, faculty, staff

and other alumni in a meaningful way.

AAAP Lifecycle

The College Fair• College fairs are events organized by high schools or

colleges and universities. • High schools invite college and university

representatives to meet with local students, allowing the students and their parents to obtain information on a variety of colleges and universities regarding majors, campus life, admissions, etc.

• Based on target marketing and research, the office of undergraduate Admissions selects fairs for AAAP ambassadors.

The College Fair• You will be assigned a table at the fair (If you are attending a

fair in Michigan, you will be teamed up with an admissions adviser)

• Display the recruitment brochures and the AAAP contact cards. *AAAP contact card in section 3

• During the fair, students will stop by your table and ask questions. Share your OU experience while answering questions. *FAQ at a college fair in section 3

• Be sure to have the interested student fill out the contact card so Undergraduate Admissions can send more information to the student.

Brighton High School College FairNovember 2007

Calhoun County College NightNovember 2007

Romeo Community Schools College Night

March 2008

On Campus Recruitment Events Go For The Gold!

• Panel sessions during fall and spring open houses for prospective students and their parents.

• Alumni Panelists offer insight on why they decided to attend OU, and how their OU experience prepared them for professional success.

Welcome Receptions• Alumni Welcome newly admitted students and their

parents during evening receptions held in the spring as an Alumni Host or Guest Speaker.

Go for the Gold! April 2008

Admissions Welcome Receptions February & March 2008

AAAP Progress & Accomplishments September 2007- July 2008

• Active volunteers include 43 ambassadors who have participated in at least one event

• Approximately 20% of the ambassadors have volunteered more than one time

• Service to the university includes 113 volunteer hours • Over 2,000 visits to www.oakland.edu/aaap• 170 total interested and active ambassadors

AAAP Future Plans• Sponsor three out-of-state AAAP receptions

– Chicago, IL – Ft. Lauderdale, FL– Cleveland, OH

• Develop an AAAP e-newsletter• Customize registration for AAAP ambassadors

*email fleer@oakland.edu if you are currently interested in becoming an Ambassador

Why you Should Become an Ambassador or Refer Someone!

• Opportunity to share OU experiences and knowledge.

• Enhance connections with the community.• Expand the university’s presence and provide

valuable and genuine connections to future Golden Grizzlies.

• It is everyone’s job to recruit, retain, & graduate students!

Contact InformationLuke Fleer

Coordinator of the Alumni Admissions Ambassador Program 104 J North Foundation HallRochester, Michigan 48309 fleer@oakland.edu

(248) 370-GRIZ (4749) www.oakland.edu/aaap