The Alumni Professor for a Day program invites alumni to serve as guest lecturers in a field of study in which their experiences and expertise can benefit current students. This engaging program strengthens the connection between alumni and their alma mater, while positioning the alumni office as an indispensable partner to faculty championing student success. Students here (primarily first-generation and underserved) students appreciate the opportunity to hear directly from alumni. These stories and shared experiences provide inspiration that is unrivaled in the student experience, while serving as an introduction point for students to the power of the alumni network. By implementing feedback from program participants, this program has grown by 328% since 2017, with thousands of students impacted in 2018-2019 alone.
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The Alumni Professor for a Day program invites alumni to serve as guest lecturers in a field of study in which their experiences and expertise can benefit current students. This engaging program strengthens the connection between alumni and their alma mater, while positioning the alumni office as an indispensable partner to faculty championing student success. Students here (primarily first-generation and underserved) students appreciate the opportunity to hear directly from alumni. These stories and shared experiences provide inspiration that is unrivaled in the student experience, while serving as an introduction point for students to the power of the alumni network. By implementing feedback from program participants, this program has grown by 328% since 2017, with thousands of students impacted in 2018-2019 alone.
