2008 Woodie Awards
Alumni House sees hope for future with a new club
Michael Peoples
Issue date: 9/15/05 Section: News
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Alan Renfroe, the Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs at JSU, has been overseeing the developmental processes of "Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow" or "S.T.A.T." for short, the newest student organization on the Jacksonville State University campus.
Tuesday, September 13, the Alumni Association introduced the new student organization with an ice cream social free to all students. The ice cream for the event was purchased from locally-owned Wrights Dairy.
The "Ice Cream and Information" social consisted of a wide variety of cool treats ranging from vanilla to bubblegum served in red souvenir cups with the S.T.A.T. name.
Renfroe and Misty Cassell spoke at the event. Cassell is a former student of JSU who now works for the athletic department in Kennamer Hall.
Cassell was also the first intern to work at the Alumni House. In 2004 she took part in the initial research that went into the forming of S.T.A.T.
The idea behind this program is to teach students some things that are not taught in the classroom, like interview skills and resume writing, in a fun environment.
Organizations like S.T.A.T. are not a new idea. Other universities have groups that are similar. JSU's S.T.A.T. tries to improve on this concept by giving its members a mentorship program.
Current JSU upper classman will have the chance to be mentored by JSU Alumni, giving students a chance to meet prominent Alumni in their field of study as well as prominent Alumni of other fields.
Lower classmen are mentored by upperclassmen that will pass on knowledge that may not be known about the school.
Renfroe calls it "establishing a life network." He added that the program is "also giving Alumni more connection to the school and students." These networks may prove helpful to members after graduation because, in today's job, world having a degree doesn't always get you the job.
S.T.A.T. is a student organization but will also be recognized officially as a chapter of the Alumni Association. Being both a student organization and an alumni chapter means S.T.A.T. members will participate in both student functions as well as some alumni functions.
The democratically elected president will hold a seat on the Alumni Board of Governors, just like the other 20 Alumni chapters. "The alumni are thrilled about the idea of being able to sit down with a current student," said Renfroe. This will give students more knowledge of what it means to be Alumni.
"Due to S.T.A.T.'s being in its inaugural year we will only be allowing 30 members to join this year. In future years this may change to allow more but I can't yet say," said Renfroe.
As of the 12th of September, S.T.A.T. has 14 members, which leaves room for only 16 more. Applications are being accepted until the 16th of September. There is a $20 application fee to join which will be refunded if you application is no accepted.
The first meeting of S.T.A.T. will be September 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the Alumni House.
Tuesday, September 13, the Alumni Association introduced the new student organization with an ice cream social free to all students. The ice cream for the event was purchased from locally-owned Wrights Dairy.
The "Ice Cream and Information" social consisted of a wide variety of cool treats ranging from vanilla to bubblegum served in red souvenir cups with the S.T.A.T. name.
Renfroe and Misty Cassell spoke at the event. Cassell is a former student of JSU who now works for the athletic department in Kennamer Hall.
Cassell was also the first intern to work at the Alumni House. In 2004 she took part in the initial research that went into the forming of S.T.A.T.
The idea behind this program is to teach students some things that are not taught in the classroom, like interview skills and resume writing, in a fun environment.
Organizations like S.T.A.T. are not a new idea. Other universities have groups that are similar. JSU's S.T.A.T. tries to improve on this concept by giving its members a mentorship program.
Current JSU upper classman will have the chance to be mentored by JSU Alumni, giving students a chance to meet prominent Alumni in their field of study as well as prominent Alumni of other fields.
Lower classmen are mentored by upperclassmen that will pass on knowledge that may not be known about the school.
Renfroe calls it "establishing a life network." He added that the program is "also giving Alumni more connection to the school and students." These networks may prove helpful to members after graduation because, in today's job, world having a degree doesn't always get you the job.
S.T.A.T. is a student organization but will also be recognized officially as a chapter of the Alumni Association. Being both a student organization and an alumni chapter means S.T.A.T. members will participate in both student functions as well as some alumni functions.
The democratically elected president will hold a seat on the Alumni Board of Governors, just like the other 20 Alumni chapters. "The alumni are thrilled about the idea of being able to sit down with a current student," said Renfroe. This will give students more knowledge of what it means to be Alumni.
"Due to S.T.A.T.'s being in its inaugural year we will only be allowing 30 members to join this year. In future years this may change to allow more but I can't yet say," said Renfroe.
As of the 12th of September, S.T.A.T. has 14 members, which leaves room for only 16 more. Applications are being accepted until the 16th of September. There is a $20 application fee to join which will be refunded if you application is no accepted.
The first meeting of S.T.A.T. will be September 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the Alumni House.