By Dawn Drake
Executive Director
Alternative Delivery Systems
UW-Platteville


As the alumni base for programs offered at a distance continues to grow, we want to make sure that we keep in close contact with each of you, so you are kept informed of what is happening at your alma mater. As current students, you played a key role in assisting with the development of a variety of projects and plans associated with distance education at UW-Platteville. Your input was invaluable in helping to improve many of the policies, procedures, and processes associated with distance education. We want that tradition to continue!

An alumni committee has been formed in the Distance Learning Center to assist with a variety of activities associated with alumni of the programs offered at a distance. The first task of this committee was to prepare for the graduation banquet and reception that was held in May. In addition, this group assisted with the development of the virtual graduation web site. Now that graduation has come and gone, we will begin working on other projects that will help serve alumni.

Although the group has several ideas about activities/communication for the alumni of the distance programs, we would like to hear about your ideas as well. As we begin the celebration of the 25th anniversary of distance education at UW-Platteville, we want this year to serve as a special recognition to our alumni! You were the "trendsetters"--the ones willing to participate in a form of educational delivery that was unique. Your willingness to participate in distance education has allowed our program array and delivery to grow and prosper. By maintaining our contact with you, we hope that you will provide input that will assist in our continued growth.

The form below provides a variety of ways for you to stay connected with UW-Platteville. Please take the time to complete it, drop us a note, or give us a call to discuss the best ways that we can help you as an alumnus of UW-Platteville. Your future is very important to us!

Also, watch your mail for additional information about the celebration of the 25th anniversary of distance education and other activities associated with distance education!

Name: ___________________________________
Address: ___________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________
Email: ___________________________________
Employer: ___________________________________
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Attached is an update that you can print in the next newsletter. (Feel free to send photographs to be published with your update. We will return your photos.)
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I would like to write an article for the newsletter.
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Attached is a testimonial about my experience in the program that I completed at a distance. Please use it in promotional materials, as appropriate.
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I would be willing to talk to prospective/current students who are taking courses at a distance. Please limit this to _______ calls per month.
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I have attached ideas for you to consider for staying connected with me.
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I would like to have someone call me to discuss alumni opportunities.

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