Establishing Goals and Objectives
When organizing your alumni association it is vital to decide up front why your association is being created. First, carefully review the Purpose of Phi Theta Kappa, Purpose of Alumni, and Focus for Alumni Associations in the History section of this site. Determine what specific goals you wish to set to fulfill this purpose and focus. Objectives are general in nature while your goals express how you will meet these objectives.
Goals should be challenging but realistic. A Sample “Statement of Goals and Objectives” is enclosed. While it is honorable to want to “hang the moon,” it may not be feasible with the resources available and other obligations of your membership. If your goals are too lofty, you just may scare aware your most loyal members, so pick and choose from this list carefully rather than simply pursuing everything!
A new alumni association may wish to target only a limited number of projects and programs that best meet the needs of their institution.
Consider setting short term goals which can be easily attainable and long term goals of where you would like to see your association five or ten years down the road. From here you may even want to establish your action plan on how you will meet your goals.
Sample goals and bylaws (in Rich Text Format) are available.
Related Information:
- Alumni History
- Organizing an Alumni Association
- Required Forms (in Rich Text Format)
- Member Search Request Form
- Charter Petition Form
- Information Form
- Chartering Information Form
- Advisor Form
- Membership Reporting Form
- Chartering Checklist (in Rich Text Format)
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Updated 9/26/09
