Alumnae
Definitions
All data in this section are as of October 1, 2012.
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Alumnae |
All former degree candidates of Wellesley College who obtained more than 4 credits.
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Alumnae Association Board
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The administration and general management of the Association is vested in a Board of Directors that is chaired by the President of the Alumnae Association.
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Alumnae Association Clubs
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There are 117 established alumnae clubs, as well as other affinitybased groups, located throughout the U.S. and abroad. They provide alumnae with opportunities to socialize, network, and connect to Wellesley College.
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Alumnae Association of Wellesley College
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The Association is a separate, self-governing entity with close ties to the College. Its mission is to further the interests of Wellesley College and its alumnae by connecting alumnae to the College and to each other, and to support the institutional priorities of the College. The Association serves as a lifelong resource to alumnae and encourages alumnae to contribute to the continued excellence of the College.
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Class Officer |
An alumna who has volunteered her time to assist in the administrative and/or fundraising responsibilities of a specific graduating class.
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Club Officer |
An alumna who has volunteered her time to assist in the administrative responsibilities for a specific alumnae club.
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Admissions Volunteer |
Members of the Association's Alumnae Admission Representatives (AAR) program collaborate with the Board of Admission in student recruitment and allow the College to reach far more prospective students than could the Admission staff alone. AARs make school visits, attend college fairs, invite prospective students to meet local alumnae, and interview candidates.
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Annual Giving |
The Office for Annual Giving is responsible for raising unrestricted and/or current use financial aid funds to support today's students. Annual Giving is an essential component of Wellesley's commitment to excellence in women's education. Alumnae Annual Giving volunteers raise funds for their class gift and reunion fund.
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Leadership Gifts |
The Leadership Gifts program seeks funding support for all areas of the College through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Wellesley's most generous and supportive alumnae and friends. The program has a strong regional presence, reaching individuals throughout the United States and around the world.
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Parents Council |
Parents of current or former Wellesley students act as ambassadors for the College by providing information to Wellesley parents and by helping to raise funds for the College budget.
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WDOC |
The Wellesley Development and Outreach Council is an advisory council to the Board of Trustees, the President, and the Office for Resources and Public Affairs. The council works to ensure effective fund-raising and outreach to alumnae, parents, friends of the College, and the public.
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Region 1: New England |
Maine, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Rhode Island, Vermont
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Region 2: Northeast |
Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Ontario |
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Region 3: Middle Atlantic |
Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C.
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Region 4: Southeast |
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Puerto Rico |
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Region 5: Midwest |
Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio |
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Region 6: Great Plains |
Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Manitoba, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Wisconsin
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Region 7: South Central |
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
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Region 8: Southwest |
Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming |
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Region 9: Pacific |
California, Hawaii |
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Region 10: Northwest |
Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington |
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Region 11: International |
Alumnae not in the US or Canada |
