
USC Aiken Alumni Council 2008-09
Executive Committee:
Wade Radtke , President, 2001, Business Administration
Heather Still , Vice President, 2003, Business Administration
Rebecca Harper , Secretary-Treasurer, 2003/2006, Elementary Ed./M.Ed.
Will Tarrant , Immediate Past President, 1996, Business Administration
Council Members:
Ashley Ball, 2005, History
Michael Berry, 2002, Business Administration
Jennifer Brown, 2004, Business Administration
Brandon Flynt, 1999, Business Administration
Cheryl Fogle, 2004, Math/Computer Science
Jessica Harmon , 2002, Business Administration
Gina Kelly, 2000, Secondary Education
Kim Kirk, 1982, Physical Education
Jeff Mastromonico , 2000/2008, Business Administration/M.Ed.
Steve Miano, 2005, Political Science
Donald Miles, 2004, Political Science
Shane Phillips, 1999, History
Beverly Rapp, 1980, Nursing
Polly Riede, 2001, Early Childhood Education
Sarah Riley, 1994, Elementary Education
Brandy Smalley, 2005, Early Childhood Education
Tiffany Stapleton, 2003, Communications
Bonnie Toole, 2002, Business Administration
James Young, 2002, Interdisciplinary Studies
Cassandra Zimmerly, 2000, Business Administration
Ex-Officio Members:
Dr. Thomas L. Hallman, USCA Chancellor
Dr. Deidre M. Martin, Vice Chancellor for University
Advancement
Jamie Raynor, 2002, English, 2005, Masters of Education,
Director of Alumni Relations
and the Annual Fund
Ahmed Samaha, Director of Student Activities
USCA Alumni Council Committees
Membership and Fundraising Committee - The Membership and Fundraising
Committee works to:
- Increase
membership in the USCA Alumni Association by encouraging alumni
contributions to the University in the Annual Fund
- Provide
annual financial support to the Alumni Scholarships through fundraising
activities
- Support
special events for alumni as organized by the Director of Alumni
Relations including the
Golf Classic, silent auctions, alumni
reunions, sweetheart event, etc.
Chair:
Rebecca Harper
Staff Liaison: Director of Alumni Relations and the Annual Fund , Jamie Raynor
Student and Alumni Connections Committee - The Student and Alumni Connections
Committee works to:
- Build
relationships with current students to educate them about the role
of an alumnus Provide
assistance with events for senior students such as Graduation,
Senior Salute and Stress Blowout events held twice each year
- Develop
a plan for alumni involvement in Homecoming activities on campus
- Support
the development of the
Student Alumni Association (SAA) program
through the Alumni Relations Office
- Develop
a relationship with the USCA Admissions Office to provide alumni
interactions in recruitment efforts
Chair: Heather Still
Staff Liaisons: Director of Student Activities, Ahmed Samaha, SAA Advisor, Sarah Keeling, and Director of Admissions, Andrew Hendrix
Professional Development and Networking Committee – The Professional
Development and Networking Committee works to:
- Share
professional knowledge of alumni with current students to help
guide them on their career paths by providing them with networking
opportunities through Career Services activities such as Career
Panels, Career Fair, Mentoring Programs, Major Mondays, and Experiential
Learning opportunities Promote
the professional development of alumni and current students by
organizing and hosting educational and networking opportunities
for alumni which could include continuing education offerings,
social/networking gatherings, etc.
- Work
with the Director of Alumni Relations to develop and support affiliated
groups based on geographic location or common interests (SGA, AASA,
USCA employees)
Chair: Donald Miles
Staff Liaison: Director of Career Services, Corey Feraldi