Alumni Interaction Office or Alumni Liaison Department
Oberlin College's Office of Alumni Engagement is dedicated to maintaining lifelong relationships with its over 40,000 alumni. The office works in collaboration with the Alumni Association and various campus partners, such as the College of Arts and Sciences, the Conservatory of Music, and the College's entrepreneurial fellowships and business accelerator programs, to provide a comprehensive alumni engagement experience.
Programs and Events
The Office of Alumni Engagement leads key alumni engagement programs, connecting regional and young alumni through events and communications. This strengthens their ties to the College. Affinity-based alumni networks cater to specific groups with shared interests or experiences, managed by affinity volunteers, and supported through targeted events and communications.
Reunion and Homecoming Weekends are regularly scheduled, celebrating various graduating clusters and offering alumni opportunities to reconnect in person. Parent/Family Weekend engages parents and families through communications, fundraising appeals, and donor-focused events.
Benefits
Alumni receive invitations to participate in various reunions and affinity group events, fostering lasting connections. Access to regional and affinity-driven programming tailored to their interests or shared experiences is also provided. Opportunities to engage in philanthropic support initiatives through coordinated appeals and special events are available.
Volunteer Opportunities
Alumni volunteers manage and serve on affinity-based committees, helping to plan programs, events, and communications aimed at keeping their cohorts engaged. Roles include supporting reunion planning, regional activities, and affinity networks, allowing alumni to lead efforts that connect peers and support the College community.
In addition to the programs directly administered by the Office of Alumni Engagement, Oberlin offers entrepreneurial fellowships and business accelerator programs like the Creativity and Leadership Fellowships and LaunchU, available to recent alumni, providing further developmental benefits beyond traditional engagement.
Enhancing the College's Excellence
The collaborative programming between the Office of Alumni Engagement, the Alumni Association, and campus partners is designed to benefit Oberlin College. It aims to foster the interests and continuing excellence of the College, and to enhance the relationships between Oberlin College and its alumni. The Office of Alumni Engagement's collaborative programming with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Conservatory of Music is aimed at enhancing the college's academic programs.
In summary, Oberlin College's Office of Alumni Engagement offers a variety of programs, events, benefits, and volunteer opportunities focused on fostering connections among alumni, students, parents, and the broader Oberlin community. This comprehensive approach to alumni engagement is a testament to the College's commitment to maintaining strong, lifelong relationships with its alumni.
Engaging in the lifelong-learning opportunities provided by Oberlin College's Office of Alumni Engagement, such as alumni-led events, affinity group meetings, and entrepreneurial fellowships like LaunchU, approaches education-and-self-development for alumni beyond their college years. By actively participating in these programs, alumni can foster lasting connections, enhance their personal growth, and support the continued excellence of Oberlin College.
