College of Science & Engineering Alumni Newsletter

Spring 1997

Some time ago, Dean Kelley asked me to initiate a plan of development for the College of Science and Engineering. The purpose of such a plan is to increase resources, expand interaction with the science and engineering community, and enhance the visibility of the College in the Bay Area. I am pleased to note that such a plan is now in place.

The stakeholders in the develop plan, in addition to SFSU students and faculty, are the alumni and the employers of SFSU graduates. Accordingly we embarked on forming an alumni chapter for the College as a whole in order to integrate efforts in various departments and form a viable organization that can provide continuity and meaningful communication with our alumni. Our current plans of forming company-based alumni groups are just the latest effort in reaching out to this important group.

The role of the alumni in this development effort is pivotal. Our ultimate objectives are to improve education and enhance the reputation of the College, objectives that will most likely be supported by a majority of our alumni, irrespective of their current status.

• Alumni who are in a position to hire students or graduates can contribute by letting us know of the availability of such positions in their organizations.
• Alumni who are in a position to influence their company's support of higher education can provide a great service by requesting that San Francisco State get its share.
• Alumni who are qualified to teach a course(s) can become a valuable resource, since they are more familiar with the academic programs and student clientele.

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