Professional development

Interactions with donors and alumni can offer our members many opportunities for professional development. 

professional development: Student Opportunity Awards

Opportunities

Members can hone their networking and public speaking skills by hosting events for alumni and stewarding our unique donors to the university. Additionally, members have the opportunity to attend Council for Advancement and Support of Education Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (CASE ASAP), a conference that showcases the hard work of Student Foundation. Attending this conference allows members to gain insight and develop the organization further by sharing ideas with students from similar organizations. Members also have the opportunity to present on different topics at CASE ASAP.

professional development: Student Foundation members presenting to alumni
Student Foundation members present to alumni at the Board of Trustees meeting.
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Members of the executive team and the campaign planning team of Student Foundation

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