International alumni located in geographical regions throughout the globe
are capable of helping Michigan State University in many ways. Among the
most important are:
Building
the reputation and prestige of Michigan State University;
Helping
with student recruitment at the undergraduate and graduate school levels,
including assisting at student recruitment fairs and speaking to admissions
applicants about their experiences at MSU;
Providing
employment opportunities for graduates of MSU;
Identifying
internships and study-abroad experiences;
Indirect
marketing of Michigan State University in their geographical region
of the world;
Finding
overseas placements for MSU students;
Fundraising,
especially for student scholarships;
Gaining
publicity for Michigan State University;
Assisting
with curriculum development, chiefly related to their geographical region
or their field of study;
Providing
research links;
Meeting
with MSU administrators, faculty, staff, and students visiting your
geographical region;
Supplying
sources of invaluable local information;
Monitoring
local press coverage and, when appropriate, placing press releases locally;
Identifying
opportunities for collaboration between Michigan State University and
other institutions (i.e. joint degrees, overseas study programs, etc.).
