The Oakwood University Alumni Council & The Alumni Summit

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.