UW-RF Journalism SAGE

StudentAlumniGainfulExchange

Keeping up with the changing world of journalism and mass communications is a high priority for us, and what better resource do we have than you, our alumni?

Whether you work for a nonprofit organization, a newspaper, a radio station, television station, corporate communications, a government agency, a magazine, a book publisher, a public relations firm, free-lance or you have your own blog - you have communication experience that would benefit our students very much.

As we begin our new converged curriculum in Fall 2005, we're looking for alumni who are interested in providing informational interviews (in person or via e-mail), speaking to classes, welcoming a student to job shadow, critiquing resumes, alerting us to internship possibilities, and mentoring. We're calling the connection SAGE Advice.

If you'd like to pass on any words of wisdom to our students, please click the areas of interest below, fill out the contact information, and submit.

SAGE Advice Project

Informational Interview

Yes, I look forward to a student interviewing me about my communication field. Students in JOUR 110 are required to conduct one informational interview. If you mark yes, your name will be listed on a "Informational Interviews with Alumni" list. Students would contact you either in person or by e-mail. We also encourage students to conduct additional interviews on their own, so you may receive requests not tied to a class assignment.

Guest Speaker

Yes, I would love to speak to journalism classes! We are looking for speakers from a variety of work experiences where a journalism degree provides an important foundation. Marking yes here means you'll get an e-mail or phone call soon! If you do not live nearby, but plan to visit the area when classes are in session, let us know as much in advance as possible, and we will make every effort to fit your visit into our classes.

Job Shadowing

Yes, I would enjoy having a student spend a workday with me. This is not a course requirement, but we strongly recommend students to job shadow whenever possible. If you mark yes, your name will go on a "Job Shadowing with Alumni" list.

Critiques of Student Resumes

Yes, I'm willing to take time to critique student resumes. Your name would go on a "Critiques by Alumni" list. Students would send you their resume electronically and expect a reasonable response time (1-2 weeks). These students would most likely be juniors or seniors.

Internship Announcements

Yes, remind me every January about providing you with internship opportunities. Your name would be placed in a group e-mail sent every January seeking information on internship opportunities at your place of business.

Mentor

Yes, it would be a rewarding experience to mentor a journalism student. This would entail connecting with a student on a regular basis, either via e-mail or in person, to give advice, share expertise, and provide support. Your name would be listed under "Alumni Mentors." Students may contact you directly or a faculty member may make the initial contact.

Other Ideas?

PLEASE NOTE: All lists will be available to students on the Journalism website. The list will include the information you provide below.

Last Name: Please include maiden name

First Name:

Month/Year of Graduation:

Employer:

Position:

Job Description: Job descriptions will be included on all lists to help students decide which job best fits their interests

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Work Phone:

Work e-mail:

Thank you taking time to connect with our students!