Chapter Advisory Board Leaders: Ashley Larson, Sara Turner, Rob Wiacek Network Advisory Board Leaders: Jamie Gonzales, Leticia Acosta Staff: Courtney Roehling, Michelle Guzman, Lewis Hall STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

IMPORTANCE OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Our mission is to “Champion the University” – students are the lifeblood of the University Provides students with meaningful experiences and opportunities they may not otherwise receive at UT Students are future Alumni Get students in the door of Texas Exes early! One day, they will be life-long Texas Exes who will give back to the chapter/network in time and money

AREAS OF ENGAGEMENT There are many ways in which chapters and networks can engage students Camp Texas Provide scholarships to Camp Texas (*$225 per camper) Promote / increase awareness Provide information at student send-off event Reach out to incoming freshmen from your area to inform them of program Post on Facebook for parents/alumni to see * Price subject to change

AREAS OF ENGAGEMENT Student Membership Provide scholarships for Student Membership 4 year Life membership ($200) $50 credit on class ring Includes 1 year parent Texas Exes membership 1 year Life membership ($50) 1 year Annual membership ($25/year) Promote membership Incorporate information in program of student send-off event Reach out to incoming freshmen to let them know about membership options and the perks of joining Include a student membership with a scholarship

AREAS OF ENGAGEMENT Communicate with Student Engagement Team about YOUR needs and events Interested in having a student member or staff speak at your send- off event? Need information on Camp Texas and Student Member Program for upcoming event? We are here to help you engage students and promote the Texas Exes programs that will turn your students into life-long giving Texas Exes!

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT EVENTS Student Send-Off Events Invite incoming freshmen, their parents, alumni and community to celebrate the students before they head to UT

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT EVENTS Student Send-Off Events Purpose Give alumni a chance to introduce incoming students to the UT family Help send a message that “while UT is large, we care about your sons and daughters, and we want parents to feel comfortable sending them to Austin” Show support from the local community for these new students and their success An opportunity for students to meet other students from their hometown who will also be on campus Encourage student development to create lifelong giving Longhorns

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT EVENTS Student Send-Off Events Program Keep the program brief Give students time to get to know each other and the alumni Suggested speakers: Chapter Leaders University Representatives Texas Exes Staff Current Students (past scholarship recipients) Current Parent Student Organization Leaders Local Elected Officials

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT EVENTS Student Send-Off Events Best Practices Ask current students to attend so they can share experiences and stay involved with chapter Door prizes! Consider giving away a student membership, Longhorn gear donated by local retailers, or thing they’ll need in college, like food gift cards Promote the event via s and social media. Give students something to leave event with – packing list for school, calendar of events in Austin, Texas Exes student membership information, etc. Encourage everyone to wear burnt orange! Remember that this event is for all students, so don’t put too much focus on the scholarship recipients Teach “The Eyes of Texas” or “Texas Fight” Song!

Student Send-Off Events Things To Know: Texas Exes Staff can send you a list of all incoming freshmen in your area during the summer. Send-Off manual is online

FUTURE AREAS OF ENGAGEMENT Mentorship Chapter Student Connections Volunteers maintain electronic communication with chapter scholarship winners while student is enrolled at UT. Connection Events Volunteers hold local chapter events designed to increase connections with chapter scholarship recipients and other UT-bound students from the area. Volunteers will maintain electronic communication with chapter scholarship winners while student is enrolled at UT. Mentor Match Program Volunteers oversee full scale one-to-one mentorship program matching students to volunteers with similar major, work experience, and other factors.