Not a Moment Too Soon
CURRENTS Article As advancement professionals seek new ways to build passionate alumni bases prepared to devote time and financial resources to their alma maters after graduation, many alumni offices and associations are bringing alumni into programming even before first-year students begin classes. Alumni leaders go about this task in different ways, including send-off parties, orientation events, mentoring opportunities, and traditions books.

In Their Own Words
CURRENTS Article Annual young alumni panel pleases parents, boosts admissions

More than a Penny for Your Thoughts
CURRENTS Article The College of Santa Fe awards scholarships to students who are recommended by an alumna or alumnus. It's a way for alumni to feel they are giving back to the school without costing them anything.

Meet the Next Generation
CURRENTS Article Alumni admissions programs can be a boon for both the admissions office and the alumni association. The size and scope of such programs can vary, however, as evidenced in this article.

Special Delivery
CURRENTS Article Some institutions welcome input from admissions consultants; some won't give them the time of day. Some consultants are independent "packagers"; others are members of regulating associations. This article describes the difference between the two kinds and in the ways they work to help students get into their choice of college.

Learning Curve
CURRENTS Article The University of Virginia Alumni Association has developed two approaches to help alumni and their children navigate the legacy admissions process. Alumni Family Days events bring alumni and prospective legacy students in contact with admissions officials, and the alumni association's admissions counselor helps legacy prospects with the admissions process, gives them a realistic picture of their chances of admission, and serves as a contact point for alumni and their children whether they are admitted or not.