University of Limpopo Reunion

Hosted by the Reunion Body

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UNIN Background The most important distinguishing characteristic

of the tertiary education sector is the predominance of the University of the North

(UNIN) as the premier tertiary level institution in the South Africa that has predominantly

produced competent black graduates from the marginalized areas without distinction, to at

least a student population of over 15 thousand per year.

UNIN still remains irrefutably the only truly regional higher educational institution in the

African context, scope and reach that served the marginalized graduates. However, its existence and potential developmental role needs to be

carefully embraced and fully taken into account.

Rationale Through this realization it became eminent to

conceptualize on a reunion concept

The market was tested where ex contemporaries were sensitized and contacted on the reunion

concept.

It was then realized that as Ex Turf loop students most wish for a successful reunion event that will draw all the ex students to celebrate UNIN “Turf

loop’s” existence and its success.

Mission StatementTo advance the cause of quality education,

Promote the interests and increase the usefulness of University of Limpopo.

Promote mutual acquaintance and good fellowship among all members of the

Reunion, Support and promote the Office of Alumni Relations and Development of the

institution.

Reunion Objectives

To build a lifelong relationship between students, alumni and the institution. 

This provides an opportunity to keep abreast of institution developments,

networking of ex students, rekindling of memories with old friends,

interaction of past and post students, as well as maintaining lifetime ties

with the institution.

Role and Function of the Reunion Body

Representation of X Unin graduates with the view of providing leadership to

implement Reunion Association strategic imperatives

Works closely with Unin Alumni Relations staff with the aim to establish goals and

programmatic priorities

Serves as a link between graduates, Unin and its Alumni office

Why the Reunion Campaign? Reunions are milestones—occasions for

graduates to commemorate their place in University of Limpopo history

Reflect on what The University of Limpopo has meant to them, and renew their ties to the institution.

Reunion celebrations are also a time when graduates focus their fundraising efforts to increase giving in support of undergraduate education.

Reunion campaigns will engage the participation of nearly half the members of each reunion year — and many more in some cases.

Each year these campaigns will raise hundreds of rands for The University of Limpopo Fund, giving financial support, student life, and innovative academic programs.

Key Benefit to the Institution (is this the only benefit? Try looking for 2 more)1. Reunion Campaign Gifts

-The highest priority for reunion campaign is to create The University of Limpopo Fund, which will supports the core needs of undergraduate education and provides financial support, academic programs, and student life.

-The University of Limpopo Fund for Undergraduate Education will encourage alumni, students, parents, and friends to build their Institution ties by making contributions in a form of gifts. Gifts to the fund will help shape the experience of undergraduate through financial aid, academic opportunities, and campus life initiatives.

- The institution will also benefit from different gift contributions that might be made by graduates to support quality learning for undergraduates and student life.

Statement of Work The agreement with Unin on the reunion plan

and way forward of hosting the re-union and terms of hosting

The creation of a living database with all ex-contemporary contacts

The creation of campaign strategies aimed at developing current turf loop students

Identification of developmental opportunities that will benefit the marginalized ex contemporaries

Creation of a link between current students and contemporaries

Statement of Work Cont… Creation of a formal and professional website

link posing the opportunities to all the marginalized ex contemporaries

The formation of a task team that will manage identified opportunistic strategies and programs that will lively up the reunion concept

The initiation implementation and execution of a successful Turf Reunion Launch

Identification of possible funding for the Reunion The creation of synergies and leveraging

opportunities between the Turf loop institution and the ex contemporaries.

Key Benefits Of the Reunion

The launch of a significant event in the history of Turf higher education,

Attraction of all stakeholders. The realization of what graduates from each

year are doing to change and/or to be a blessing in the world.

The graduates contribution towards economical development and stability and career development

Creation of a virtual reunion where ex contemporaries can engage virtually

Increased social gathering encouraging network opportunities

A hand and glove learning platform for academics, the government and entrepreneur.

Target AudienceThis reunion will target graduates.

Maybe you need to give a short description of your audience or perhaps list them with a short description on each.

Example: 4th Yr Students – in all faculties with specific focus on Engineering.

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Recommendations Overall I think the document is

sound and strong but I feel the plan is lacking a bit on answering the campaign objectives

Try to have a picture at least every 2nd slide. This will help to make the document interesting

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