20 Ways Alumni Can Help Recruit the Next Great Scots
Compiled by the Admissions Committee of the Alumni Board -
Wear Alma clothes to high school sporting and performing arts events.
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Bring students to visit campus (your kids, other relatives, students, friends’ kids, etc.).
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Use Alma gear for fun (lanyards, water bottles, blankets, umbrellas).
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Use Alma gear at work (pens, folders and notepads).
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Have at least one Alma sticker on your car.
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Prepare YOUR Alma College spiel and be prepared to use it.
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Go to your church youth group and offer to talk about Alma.
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Volunteer for activities involving teens (and ask about their college plans).
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Participate in campus events.
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Get involved in service learning opportunities through Alma – then share your pictures and stories afterwards with your friends, family and church.
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Check the Alma website regularly to stay aware of opportunities and changes.
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Identify alums that are coaches, teachers and counselors and encourage them to display Alma items as well as encouraging students to check it out.
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Stay connected to departmental events and get involved in their activities and research.
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Mention Alma College in your bio.
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Schedule your own visit to reacquaint yourself with Alma.
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Get involved in high school career fairs/events and mention how Alma prepared you.
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Donate to Alma College to help improve current student experiences and national rankings.
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Fly an Alma College flag.
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Acknowledge Alma attire whenever you see it – continue sharing the love of Alma!

