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Beyond the University: An Initiative for Continuing Engagement among Alumni
Metropolitan Universities
  • David Osborn, Portland State University
  • Jennifer Alkezweeny, Portland State University
  • Kevin Kecskes, Portland State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2015
Subjects
  • Community-based learning,
  • Civic engagement,
  • Higher Education -- Social aspects
Abstract

In an effort to leverage students’ positive community engagement experiences as they transition to and become alumni, Portland State University (PSU) embarked on a pilot “Continuing Engagement Program.” This article provides a rationale for this effort, an overview of the programmatic elements, lessons learned, and future engagement strategies. The authors situate the Community Engagement Program (CEP) in the current alumni engagement literature, share findings from the PSU program, and hope to inspire additional creative thinking and action to support alumni and other community members’ persistent engagement for positive community change.

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This is the publisher's final PDF. Permission received from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) on behalf of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. The definitive version was published online at: https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/muj/article/view/21112

Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/16862
Citation Information
Osborn, David; Alkezweeny, Jennifer; Kecskes, Kevin. (2015). Beyond the University: An Initiative for Continuing Engagement among Alumni. Metropolitan Universities, [S.l.], v. 26, n. 3, p. 171-187.