Alumni Chapters
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Miles Connor Admin Bldg. 3rd Floor
(410) 951-3801
Advantages of an Alumni Chapter
There are several benefits of establishing an Alumni Chapter. By establishing an Alumni Chapter, Coppin alumni will be able to:
- Connect with Fellow Alums | Reconnect with old friends, make new friends, expand professional networks, or exchange ideas with alumni from a specific academic school or college, in a specific community, or with similar interests.
- Stay Current on Coppin News and Updates | Get timely updates regarding the latest Coppin news, events, and opportunities to support the University.
- Give Back | Partner with fellow alumni to volunteer as a group in your community or organize events to raise funds to ensure future generations of Coppin alumni have the same opportunities and experiences you fondly remember.
Types of Alumni Chapters
There are three types of Alumni Chapters. This includes:
- Academic Chapters provide a platform for alumni from a specific school or college to engage with former classmates (College of Health Professions, College of Business, School of Graduate Studies, etc.).
- Affinity Groups Chapters unite alumni with specific interests (former athletes, members of student government, campus clubs and organizations, Veterans, etc.).
- Geography-based Chapters connect alumni in a defined geographic region (DMV, Western Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Texas, etc.).
How to Start an Alumni Chapter
- Step 1: Determine the type of Alumni Chapter. For Affinity or Geography-based chapters, identify the common interest or specific geographic region. At this time, CSUNAA will permit one academic chapter to be named for each school or college at the University.
- Step 2: Gather a group of alumni who share your interest.
- Step 3: Submit an application and petition for a charter. Alumni Chapters must be approved by the Director of Alumni Engagement and the CSUNAA Executive Board.
- Step 4: Once approved, work in collaboration with the Director of Alumni Engagement and CSUNAA Parliamentarian to establish the constitution and bylaws, set chapter goals, determine meeting dates, and plan activities to support the Alumni Chapter.
- Step 5: Start promoting the Alumni Chapter to fellow Coppin alumni.