Undergraduate Catalog (PDF) - Caldwell College

ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONUpon receiving a degree from Caldwell College, all graduates join the ranks of over 10,000proud Caldwell College alumni.VisionThe Caldwell College Alumni Association is a dynamic organization dedicated to fosteringopportunities, relationships and networks for all alumni that will allow them to cultivate anongoing regard for each other, the college, and the values it represents. We do this in the spiritof thanks, pride and commitment.MissionThe Caldwell College Alumni Association stimulates academic and personal enrichment andprovides social, cultural and professional opportunities for alumni and their families with theintention of creating an ongoing alumni presence on and off campus.HistoryThe Caldwell College Alumnae Association was established in 1943 (changed to AlumniAssociation in 1986 when the college became co-educational), and Betty Glenn Matuszak ’43served as the first president. The Association developed and displayed a tradition ofservice under the guidance and innovative thinking of Sister M. Joanna Tracy, O.P., whoserved as moderator for more than thirty years. The Shore Chapter of the Alumni Association,initiated by Sister Joanna and Jane Haveron ’44, has welcomed alumni living in the shorecounties to social events and fundraising activities for many years.ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONIn 2013, Caldwell College students formed the college’s first Student Alumni Association, agroup dedicated to building bridges between Caldwell College students and alumni to helpfoster lifelong connections from the moment students begin their lives on campus. Two studentrepresentatives serve on the Alumni Board.Alumni BoardThe officers of the CCAC are President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The ExecutiveBoard consists of the four officers, 10 to 15 members, the immediate past-President, a Boardof Trustees Representative, and a maximum of two student representatives. Members of theExecutive Board are appointed for a three-year term and may not serve more than twoconsecutive terms unless elected to serve as an officer.The President of Caldwell College, Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs and theDirector of Alumni Affairs serve as ex-officio members of the Executive Board.ActivitiesAlumni are invited to participate in a number of events throughout the year as a way toengage them in campus life as well as life beyond the campus. Some of these events includethe annual Homecoming celebration, Commencement, various departmental events, CareerFairs, organized outdoor activities, athletics games, local chapter events, volunteer andnetworking events.Awards include The Peggy Harris Alumna/us of the Year Award, Family Legacy Award, andthe Veritas Award.ServicesAlumni wishing to pursue additional courses at Caldwell College are eligible for a tuitiondiscount. Immediate family members of alumni can also apply for an alumni scholarship forthe next academic year by requesting a scholarship application from the Alumni Affairs Office.The Alumni Association has awarded more than 125 scholarships to date.Alumni are entitled to use Jennings Library and obtain a membership at the fitness centerand track in the Newman Center. Contact the Office of Alumni Affairs for additional details.For more information about alumni benefits and services, please visit www.caldwell.edu/alumni.37