their graduation, their presence in the classroom proves to current students that this topic has become strategic for companies. It also sends a strong message to students, candidates and the wider community that the School is committed to providing lifelong learning on issues that matter, as part of its added value.
boundary should be reconsidered. Indeed, on the topic of sustainability, many alumni resemble incoming students. They are new to the subject and curious to discover everything it has to offer. Business Schools can build on the trusted relationship with their alumni to offer them a free update by inviting them Back to School for the Planet. Whether updates are offered online or in person, this initiative brings alumni back into the classroom alongside current students to participate in the discussion. Beyond the clear advantage for alumni in terms of benefiting from quality education from their institution years, or even decades, after
How it works Alumni inclusion in your institution’s new
sustainability education offering can take shape in a myriad of ways and can be adapted to School policy, course format and alumni availability.
Flexibility in alumni engagement
High alumni engagement
Your School might invite its alumni to join current students in:
New courses dedicated to sustainability (for example, alumni are invited to join the Sustainability Essentials for Hospitality Managers course) Select sustainability-dedicated sessions (for example, alumni are invited to join a session on sustainable supply-chain management within an operations course) Specific curricular activities with a sustainability focus (for example, alumni are invited to act as jury members for final projects relating to sustainability) Specific co-curricular activities with a sustainability focus (for example, alumni are invited to join a sustainability leadership seminar or a volunteer experience)
Low alumni engagement
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