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The Use and Function of Community College Alumni Associations

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Community colleges evolved in the United States to provide introductory college-level work to students as well as important job training skills. This evolution often focused on serving non-traditional students. Through this evolution, these colleges have been slow to engage in fundraising and other activities that their four-year counterparts have undertaken, including alumni engagement. Alumni engagement through associations has proven to be an effective tool for four-year institutions to steward and solicit alumni. The purpose for conducting the current study was to describe the use and function of contemporary community college alumni associations. Using a national sample of community colleges, approximately half identified through their online presence the existence of an alumni association.

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  • Michael T Miller, 2026. "The Use and Function of Community College Alumni Associations," Journal of Education and Training, Macrothink Institute, vol. 13(1), pages 1-15, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:mth:jetjnl:v:13:y:2026:i:1:p:1-15
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    1. Everrett A. Smith & G. David Gearhart & Michael T. Miller, 2019. "Understanding Alumni Relations Programs in Community Colleges," International Journal of Higher Education, Sciedu Press, vol. 8(5), pages 176-176, October.
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      • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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