PRODUCING SOCIETY-READY GRADUATES BY ENGAGING ALUMNI IN THE UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Joseph E. Williams

No 19676, 2002 Annual meeting, July 28-31, Long Beach, CA from American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association)

Abstract: Students benefit from engaging alumni in the undergraduate learning experience. Benefits include improved career exploration, improved writing and speaking skills, improve information about securing the first job, increased self confidence, and changes in attitudes/revisions about required/elective courses and study plans. Benefits accruing to faculty, alumni, and department are also identified.

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Pages: 13
Date: 2002
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.19676

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