1. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
R.O.A.R. ALUMNI
WEBINAR 2012
Saturday, March 24th
Welcome!
Produced by Lancaster Craig & Associates
Raleigh, NC

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The LU Alumni ROAR Proposal
Presented by the Ad Hoc Committee of the Class of 1976
BACKGROUND
A concerned group of Lincoln alumni, primarily Class of 1976, has been
meeting since their 35th reunion in May with proactive aspirations of building
a consensus agenda amongst LU’s general alumni for offering their fellow
alums the best of their collective expertise, experience, both life and
professional, to the university and the current students therein enrolled.
Over the course of the past few months, we have sought to devise a plan of
action that could more directly and consistently engage alumni with the LU
administration and student body. We think we have a viable and necessary
interactive agenda that furthers our goals and objectives and is consistent
with the university’s stated mission.

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The following is a synopsis of our action plan. We would
appreciate your consideration and thoughtful input:
PHASE I – AALU Re-energized
First, we recognize the need for the Alumni Association of Lincoln
University (AALU) to be more proactive and visible on Lincoln’s
campus.
The AALU needs to be a more cohesive group with a sharper focus
on functionality and efficacy.

4. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
The LU Alumni ROAR Proposal
Presented by the Ad Hoc Committee of the Class of 1976
PHASE I – AALU Re-energized
Our goal is to generate greater interest amongst alumni
through increased interaction with the university and the
student body. Therefore, we propose to initiate a movement
within the AALU to revisit its stated mission, shore up its administrative
capacity, enhance its communication toolbox and create an advocacy
strategy and process that will allow it play a larger support role of
University Administration initiatives with public officials.

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PHASE II – Interacting with Student Body
Second, we propose that AALU initiate an action plan to more
directly and consistently engage with students to maximize
their LU learning experience.
We propose to blend our interactive student enrichment effort
with initiative already in place at the Career Services and Academic Affairs
Offices.
The thrust of our proposal will be to recruit certified and/or experienced
professionals amongst the AALU membership to volunteer time, resources.
Information and experiences about their career paths upon graduation and
the things students need to do to maximize their academic opportunities at
Lincoln.

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POLL QUESTION # 1
Q: Since you’ve graduated, how many times have you visited
the campus?
Ansr: (A) never
(B) 1-5 times
(C) 6-10 times
(D) every year

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POLL QUESTION # 2
Q: How many times have you attended an LU function away
from campus?
Ansr: (A) never
(B) 1- 5 times
(C) 6 -10 times
(D) every chance I get.

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Therefore, we propose the following:
 FINANCIAL LITERACY (Freshmen)
 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (Sophomore)
 CAREER COUNSELING (Junior)
 MENTORING (Senior)

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POLL QUESTION # 3
Q: Have you responded to President Jennings’ proposal to
engage alumni on the campus?
Ansr: (A) Yes (B) No

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A. FINANCIAL LITERACY (Freshmen)
1. Personal
a. Understanding Financial Concepts and Using Credit Wisely
b. Balancing a Checkbook/Savings Account
c. Building personal wealth/Estate Planning
2. National
a. Direct impact of national economy on personal finances
b. Understanding economic surveys/reports and their relationships to
personal finances
c. Where do you fit in?
3. Economic Environment
a. What is economic policy and how does it affect you?
b. Understanding globalization and its consequences
c. What are the politics behind economics and vice versa?

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B. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (Sophomore)
1. Choices and Consequences
a. For every choice an equal or greater consequence
b. Flexibility in decision-making/ Options built in
c. Due Diligence
2. Developing Personal Independence
a. Who are you and what do you want to be?
b. What do you have to do to be who you want to be?
c. Personal Accountability and Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution
3. Global View
a. Evaluate and Assess the world politically, economically and socially
b. Where do you fit in?
c. Is conformity worth the level of independence you strive to achieve?

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C. CAREER COUNSELING (Junior)
2. Available Opportunities
a. Reading and understanding the USD of Labor’s Career Guide
b. How extensive is your personal network?
c. How prepared are you to take on opportunities?
2. Career vs. Job
a. What is the difference?
b. How does either fit into your goals and objectives?
c. How/What to do to get it the way you want it and what to do if you can’t
3. Entrepreneurship
a. What is it and what does it mean to you?
b. How do you prepare to be your own boss and create your own opportunities?
c. Managing Accountability/Leadership Development

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Increase Alumni giving to LU
a. The fundraising aspect of our agenda must first address the financial
survival of the AALU. An annual budget to operate the association is in order
and an annual financial commitment by the association to contribute to LU
must be established.
b. Our recommendation for discussion purposes calls for raising the bar on
alumni contributions to AALU. We must press alumni to buy-in to giving
AALU a monthly contribution for 60 months (the time period between 5-year
reunions). This strategy serves dual purposes in that it gives the AALU a
strong enough revenue stream to actually plan and execute events pertinent
to its growth and survival; and it has the potential to generate a substantial
pot of funds to contribute to LU on an annual basis separate from what
individual classes may contribute every five years.

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D. MENTORING (Senior)
1. Intern Programs
a. Gauging opportunity in the work force
b. Hands-on Apprenticeships for satisfaction discovery
c. A foot in the Door
2. Hobbies and Volunteerism
a. Avocation as a satisfaction quotient
b. Broadening your horizons
c. All work and no play?
3. Knowledge Transfer
a. Direct contact with a successful person or business enterprise
b. Appreciating similarities but applauding differences
c. Preparing yourself for leadership vicariously.

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POLL QUESTION # 4
Q: Are you willing to serve as a -
Ansr: (1) mentor
(2) recruiter
(3) intern sponsor
(4) guest lecturer?

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The LU Alumni ROAR Proposal
Presented by the Ad Hoc Committee of the Class of 1976
We are seeking the university’s support for this initiative with the caveat that,
formalization of the final program will undergo faculty and staff review for
consistency and relevancy to what students are experiencing in the
classroom.
We see the AALU Student Enrichment Plan as an extension of the university
curriculum and seek to provide real world anecdotal experience through
planning, presentations, internships, counseling, mentoring and creative
problem solving.

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The LU Alumni ROAR Proposal
Presented by the Ad Hoc Committee of the Class of 1976
To Professionalize the Operation and Management of the Alumni
Association and to secure a presence on campus, we propose
leasing of two buildings from the University:
• The Lincoln House – to be converted and used as the Alumni
Association Office and museum
• Bond House – to be turned into a “Bed & Breakfast Social Center” for
visitors wishing to stay overnight/weekends on campus.

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What we are proposing above all is to be open to the university’s input and
partnership, so that we can raise the academic bar at Lincoln University. Our
goal is to engage enough alumni expertise with the student body in diverse
ways.
Let’s put LU back in the leadership position amongst HBCUs and other
institutions of higher learning across the country.