Alumni

Why is my alumni gift so important?

The percentage of alumni supporting Wisconsin Lutheran College financially at any level is crucial for evaluating the college. It is one factor that is used in determining the college's ranking in surveys. Thanks in part to alumni support, Wisconsin Lutheran College continues to be ranked among the best colleges by the U.S. News & World Report.

Additionally, foundations consider the alumni giving percentage when reviewing grant applications and making award decisions. Higher giving percentages can yield more favorable responses from philanthropic organizations. Since Wisconsin Lutheran College grant proposals can involve millions of dollars, your gift is worth millions!

Wisconsin Lutheran College alumni giving by fiscal year (July 1 - June 30):

How can I give?

Alumni can  give online. If you wish to mail a check, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at 414.443.8796 or via email.

Thank you for your financial support of Wisconsin Lutheran College and future Warriors!

{e} News

WLC offers an {e} News option for everyone ... alumni, parents, and friends of the college. Check out the offerings and sign up.

WLC Online Magazine

Want to keep up with the latest on campus? Check out WLC's online magazine for stories from WLC students, faculty, and staff.

WLC Alumni on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Join the conversation with fellow alumni and stay up-to-date on the latest happenings by following these accounts, updated by the Office of Alumni Relations:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

Visit our Connect page for a listing of Wisconsin Lutheran College's central social media accounts, as well as accounts from across campus.

Join WLC's LinkedIn Group

At the request of many alumni looking for tools to strengthen their business network, an exclusive group for the WLC community (alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and board members) has been established with LinkedIn, the popular online business networking site. Whether seeking inside career connections, industry experts or business partners, you'll want to join the exclusive WLC LinkedIn group. WLC's LinkedIn group has more than 600 members and growing! Join Wisconsin Lutheran College's LinkedIn group today!

"Encourage one another and build each other up."  1 Thessalonians 5:11

At Wisconsin Lutheran College we believe it is important to encourage and build each other up. One way we do this is by providing an opportunity to foster mentoring relationships between alumni and students.

Those who are being mentored are often called a mentee. While a mentor may share some characteristics with a tutor, a mentor is different from a tutor. A tutor specializes in content area support. While mentors may provide some content support, they also provide general academic, social, and professional support to the mentee.

In various studies across fields, being mentored has consistently been linked with academic and professional achievement. Mentees gain an increased understanding of a discipline or an organization. They receive guidance and advice, report higher confidence levels, and gain access to networks and other resources.

Mentors also benefit. Mentors appreciate the opportunity for self reflection about their own' academic and career path, and they report gaining an increased understanding of their studies. Mentors also report increased communication skills and an increased sensitivity to the challenges others face. Mentors often list this role on applications and resumes. The leadership skills that mentors develop can be useful in any area of life: spiritual, personal, academic and career.

Under the Alumni Mentor Program, current WLC juniors, seniors and adult/graduate students are paired with alumni based on common interests, field of study and current profession.  Current alumni mentors say they help their student mentees in a variety of ways:

• Helping students to learn to network with peers, faculty and administration
• Improving communication skills, including a clearer sense of what questions to ask when and  where
• Providing opportunities and guidance in regards to career and internship opportunities

"Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers."  Galatians 6:10

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Summary

The Alumni Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of Alumni Relations. In this capacity the board works with the Alumni Relations Director to develop and implement a strategic plan that promotes alumni involvement and giving.

Reports to

Alumni Board Chair Person and the Director of Alumni Relations

Expectations and Responsibilities

All members of the Wisconsin Lutheran College Alumni Board are selected to this position based on demonstrated involvement, support and commitment to WLC. The term is three years with the option of reappointment for three additional years with the approval of the Alumni Board. In accepting this three-year appointment, the board member agrees to fulfill the following responsibilities associated with board membership:

• Share the mission, vision and programs of the Wisconsin Lutheran College
• Prepare for and participate in quarterly board meetings
• Evaluate the progress of the strategic plan
• Participate in alumni relations activities and events
• Make an annual financial contribution to WLC
• Assist in the cultivation of additional alumni donors

Subcommittees of the Alumni Board

There are five subcommittees which are chaired by an Alumni Board member. There is no limit on the number of alumni who can service on these committees, nor is there a term of service. The subcommittees meets as often as they deem necessary and the chair reports the subcommittee's activities to the Alumni Board.

• Admissions - assist with the recruiting of future Warriors to both the undergraduate and Adult and Graduate Studies disciplines. Activities include, but are not limited to, attending recruiting events, writing letters, making phone calls and recommending prospective students. This subcommittee will work closely with WLC's admissions teams.
• Careers - provide opportunities for students and alumni to achieve their career goals. Activities include, providing event opportunities for networking, making introductions for students and alumni with employers, suggesting career and internship and mentoring. This subcommittee will work closely with WLC's director of career services.
• Events - assist the director of alumni relations by suggesting event ideas and assist with the planning of these events. The events must appeal to the varying interests of alumni. In addition to the planning, the subcommittee members must assist with inviting and encouraging fellow alumni participation to ensure maximum attendance.
• Fundraising - work closely with the director of alumni relations to develop a plan to reach the college's alumni giving goal each fiscal year. To achieve the goal, the subcommittee may be involved in planning fundraising events, specific appeals for college projects, phone-a-thons, letter writing and other ways to encourage alumni participation to reach annual goals.
• Social Media - assist the Alumni Relations Office in developing social media messaging and content that builds enthusiasm, engagement, and activity among alumni.

Benefits of Service

• Utilize professional and personal knowledge, skills and talents
• Develop new knowledge and skills
• Network with other accomplished professionals
• Give back to WLC

There is no requirement to live in close proximity to the college. Teleconferencing technology will be used for those who are unable to attend meetings in person. If interested, please click on the button below, or contact the Alumni Office at 414.443.8796.

Volunteer to Serve

It is only through your feedback and ideas that we can continue to grow a strong and active Wisconsin Lutheran College alumni group. Please take a few moments to provide your feedback and ideas online.

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Share Your Career, Education, and Family Updates

The Office of Alumni Relations welcomes updates on career changes and promotions, continued education, and family updates from our alumni. 

Share Your Story or Update

Update Contact and Directory Information

Updated monthly, a link and password to WLC's alumni directory is emailed in the alumni {e} newsletter. For privacy concerns it is not openly posted on the alumni Web site and due to size it is not printed and mailed to alumni. If you'd like to receive the directory, you must have your e-mail address on file with the Alumni Relations Office. To be included in the alumni directory or to update a current directory listing, please complete the form below. Only those alumni who give the college permission to print their contact information through the online form will be included in the directory. This directory is intended for personal communication amongst alumni only, not for solicitations.

Update Contact and Directory Information

Information about transcript requests can be found on the Office of the Registrar webpage.

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