Alumni Association

The Alumni Association is a vital link between the college and its alumni and between individual members of the association.  It works to continue to make available to all alumni the intellectual, spiritual, cultural, and social benefits of our college community while also offering a myriad of opportunities for alumni to advance Elms College.  The alumni board of directors works directly with the alumni office to promote the college and foster a strong alumni connection.

All alumni are automatically recognized as members of the association upon graduation.

Membership
Over 8,200-association members-across 48 states and many oversea countries.

Six active chapters: 

• Pioneer Valley
• Connecticut
• Cape Cod
• Berkshires
• Rhode Island
• Florida

Governance
Board of Directors made up of alumni elected annually at Reunion.
Alumni Association Board consists of alumni representing each decade from the 30’s to the present.  President of College, President of SGA, and Faculty Advisor also report at board meetings that are held four times a year. (September, November, February, April)  Each member is active in at least two subcommittees.

Subcommittees

• Reunion
• Homecoming & Family Day
• Faculty Grants
• Nominating
• Telethon
• Alumni in Admissions
• Alumni & Athletics
• Young Alumni Events
• Fundraising
• Chapter Events
• Bylaws
• Distinguished Alumna/us Award
• Alumni & Students

Outreach
The Alumni Association hosts a variety of opportunities for alumni to renew friendships and learn about the college’s latest achievements.  Opportunities include:

• Regional chapter events
• Career networking
• Student mentoring/campus volunteer opportunities
• Student/Faculty Panel Homecoming & Family Day
• Admissions recruitment
• Athletic support

Distinguished Alumna/us Award
The Award is given to an alumna/us who has distinguished herself/himself in an exceptional way in the following areas:

• Professional or business life
• Contribution to the Church
• Intellectual pursuits
• Personal, home, family life
• Loyalty to the College

Nomination forms are available year-round from this website and are included in VOCES.

Calendar of Annual Alumni Activities in the Pioneer Valley

• Alumni First Wednesday of the Month - Munich Haus, Chicopee
• First Friday Mass-offered for deceased alumni and their family members held in the Chapel at noon
• Travel programs
• Annual Telethon
• Alumni Career Mentoring Day (March)
• WGBY Public Television Membership Drive (April)
• Golf Tournament (Spring)
• Reunion (May)
• Homecoming (Fall)

Alumni Volunteer Opportunities

• Class agent
• Member of Alumni Association Board of Directors
• Telethon
• Golf Tournament
• Admission Opportunities-college fair/arranging for a college information night in your area
• Chapter member
• Arranging a reception for a sporting event in your area when Elms athletes are competing.
• Host/Hostess for Community Service projects (example:  Habitat for Humanity)
• Recommendation of a Distinguished Alumna/us Recipient
• Alumni Career Network

Contact Peggy Clark, Alumni Director at 413-265-2227-email clarkm@elms.edu