I agree with you method, We use this at our school because we found that if the graduate expects to be call, they are more likely to answer their phones or return calls. We try calling, emailing, facebook and also regular mail.
Leticia,
We think the key to locating grads is to stay in touch with them from the minute they graduate! Then if they move or lose their cell phones you have a good chance of keeping up to date with their contact info. This points to why Alumni Communities are so important. It is a way to engage the grads so they never leave you, Grads are ideal for enrollment in higher level programs. Grads can tell you where the jobs are. Thanks, Susan
Dr. Susan Schulz
What exactly is 'The Work Number'? I have read several post about it. To my understanding, schools are able to utilize 'The Work Number' to find out where alumni is working or if they are currently working. Is this correct? If this is the case, this is definitely something that would be beneficial to our school, especially for those students who have changed there contact information. Thanks for your post. It was very informative.
Kathryn,
Locating grads and alumni is always challenging - unless you stay in touch with them consistently and persistently. This points to the benefits of an Alumni Community. Offer Alumni benefits, the opportunity to network, and work at the school for example. Show them they are appreciated. When they move they will want to stay in touch and let you know their new contact information. MaxK offers a course on how to set up an Alumni Community. Thanks, Susan
Dr. Susan Schulz
Sometimes believe it or not threw resent grads or active students they sometimes keep in contact theat may help as well.
Joyce,
It is certainly a challenge to keep in touch with grads. That's why we recommend forming an Alumni Community for just that purpose. Plan to stay in touch with your students and grads for life. It certainly helps them. It also helps the school to keep track of them for placement stats, enrollment in other programs, referrals, and more. MaxKnowledge has a course on how to set up and run an Alumni Community. Thanks, Susan
Dr. Susan Schulz
