1. Alumni Admissions Ambassador Program

2. 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

3. 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

4. AAAP Lifecycle

5. 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.

6. 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 undergraduate recruitment brochures and the AAAP contact cards. During the fair, students will stop by your table and ask questions. Share your OU experience while answering questions. Be sure to have the interested students fill out the contact card so Undergraduate Admissions can send more information to the student.

7. Brighton High School College Fair November 2007

8. Calhoun County College Night November 2007

9. Independent AAAP Ambassadors October 2008 Pittsburgh, PA Port Orchard, WA

10. Indianapolis, IN College Fair November 2008

11. On Campus Recruitment Events Go For The Gold! Alumni Panelists and Hosts offer insight on why they decided to attend OU, and how their OU experience prepared them for professional success during open houses. Welcome Receptions Alumni Welcome newly admitted students and their parents during evening receptions held in the spring as an Alumni Host or Guest Speaker.

12. Admissions Welcome Receptions February & March 2008

13. Go For The Gold! Alumni Panel October 2008

14. 2009 Welcome Receptions

15. 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!

16. AAAP Progress & Accomplishments September 2007- February 2009 Active volunteers include 75 ambassadors who have participated in at least one event 27 of the active 75 ambassadors have volunteered multiple times Service to the university includes 255 volunteer hours at 63 Undergraduate recruitment events 208 total interested and active ambassadors

17. Contact Information Luke Fleer Coordinator of the Alumni Admissions Ambassador Program 104 J North Foundation Hall Rochester, Michigan 48309 fleer@oakland.edu (248) 370-GRIZ (4749) www.oakland.edu/aaap