What are they?
Oakwood University Alumni Council (OUAC)

The Oakwood University Alumni Council (OUAC) is established to provide Oakwood University, in coordination with the Oakwood University Division of Advancement through the Office of Alumni Relations, with recommendations, assistance, support, and participation in programs to expand Oakwood University’s impact in the world by promoting Alumni engagement. Alumni engagement may take the form of:

• Volunteering in an Alumni Organization such as affinity groups, online alumni clubs, alumni regional chapters, Honor Class Reunion Organizations;
• Serving on the OUAC;
• Participating in student recruitment at our schools, churches, and any other recruiting opportunities “From the Cradle to an Oakwood Graduation”;
• Offering to provide mentoring to current students with our Alumni 360 initiative;
• Being a part of the Oakwood University’s Alumni professionals’ network by providing career opportunities and internships to current students;
• Serving on any of the OUAC’s strategic planning committees;
• Assisting in updating Alumni contact information for Oakwood University’s Alumni database;
• Using personal influence to promote the Oakwood University experience and brand via social media;
• Helping with the annual Homecoming Alumni any “Alumni with student” events; and
• Promoting and participating in Oakwood University initiatives related to community service such as Beyond the Oaks, fundraising, scholarships, annual fund participation like Ignite10, and the Oakwood University endowment.
• Promoting and giving to fundraising initiatives and campaigns such as Ignite 10 which helps supports student’s scholarships, the Annual Fund, and the University’s Endowment.

Our Current Oakwood University Alumni Council Officers & Committee Chairs

Nic Archer
Chairperson

Christopher Mathis
Vice Chairperson

Alicia Shelley
Council Secretary

Rodney Merideth
Financial Reporter

TaShauna Davis
Financial Reporter

Imelda Hatchett-Mitchell
Chaplain

Scholarship Committee Chair: Rodney Cartwright.

• OUAC Alumni 360/Mentoring Committee Chair: Reggie Mattison
• OUAC Alumni/Student Recruiting Committee Chair: Pamela Hatchett McElroy
• OUAC Alumni Homecoming Steering Committee Chair: Lilith Whyte
• OUAC Depart of Serve Committee Chair: Individual Pending
• OUAC Charter Committee Chair: Michelle Palmer
• OUAC Development Committee Chair: Linda Seal
• OUAC Public Relations Committee Chair: Terrell Davis
• Assistant Council Secretary: Shirley Still

The Alumni Summit

The purpose of the Oakwood University Alumni Summit (OUAS) is to provide an inclusive advisory forum for all alums and friends to help increase engagement between the University and its stakeholders through the Oakwood University Alumni Council (OUAC) under the Office of Alumni Relations in the Division of Advancement. It usually occurs in the third week of September every year.

As individuals consider coming to the OUAS, we ask that you come with your hearts filled with love to partner with us to advance the mission of Oakwood and to make opportunities that transform the lives of students. Bring your ideas to help the University and students thrive. The goal of the Oakwood University Office of Alumni Relations is to develop a culture of full engagement through service and philanthropy among the following impact segments:

1. Our current Alumni faculty, staff, and the entire campus community
2. Our Pre-Alumni Students
3. Our recent Alumni graduates and those who attended within the last 10 years
4. Our Alumni who graduated and/or attended more than 10 years ago
5. Our Friends of Oakwood University