What is the purpose of Alumni Groups?
The purpose of Road Scholar Alumni Groups is provide Road Scholarers with
the opportunity to continue their Road Scholar experience in their local
communities after their educational adventure is completed. Road Scholar
operates like a large college or university offering 10,000 educational
programs worldwide. Unlike traditional educational institutions, however,
our "students" do not come to our "campus" but rather take classes in
more than 100 countries around the globe. Through the establishment of
the Road Scholar Alumni Association, we hope to promote continuing friendship
among our program participants and strengthen the relationship between
our constituents and the Road Scholar organization.
What do Alumni Groups do?
Road Scholarers gather in local Alumni Groups in their communities
to share Road Scholar experiences. At their meetings, groups may choose
to have a member of the group speak about a recent Road Scholar program
experience. They may invite a member of Road Scholar staff or an
Road Scholar program provider to make a presentation or they may schedule
a local expert to give a lecture on a topic of shared interest.
How many programs do I have to attend to be in a Road Scholar Alumni Member?
Road Scholar alumni are individuals who have been on at least one Road Scholar
program.
Do Road Scholar staff or participants run the Alumni Groups?
Road Scholar, just like you, volunteer as Alumni Coordinators to plan
meetings and events with the help of Road Scholar staff. Road Scholar staff
provide direction and support to the Alumni Coordinators and their groups
including notifying Road Scholar in the area about upcoming meetings,
identifying guest lecturers and providing Road Scholar informational material.
How do I know if there is an Alumni Group in my area?
Look on the Alumni page under Find
an Alumni Group or contact
us. Currently, we have groups located in 23 states.
If there is not an Alumni Group in my area, what can I do?
You can add your name to our list, by filling out the Join an Alumni Group
form, so that we can notify you in the future if a group forms in your
area. Or you may start a group in your area by Volunteering as an Alumni
Coordinator, visit that link to learn more about starting an Alumni Group.
Can I bring someone to an Alumni function that has not been on a Road Scholar program?
Yes! Alumni Groups welcome both veteran Road Scholar and newcomers.
We encourage alumni to bring friends so they may learn about Road Scholar
educational adventures.
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