PRE-ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Pre-Alumni Association’s (PAA) purpose is to prepare students to become active alumni when they graduate. This association is headed and facilitated by a council.  The council is organized on the basis of states, international student's association and of the four undergraduate classes. The executive council of the Pre-Alumni consists of the president, vice-president, treasurer, parliamentarian and recording secretary. The Pre-Alumni Council operates under the auspices of the Office of Alumni Relations and Student Government Association.

The Pre-Alumni Association raises funds for its activities, holds monthly meetings, completes two community service projects, and participates in Campus Organization Week. In addition, they donate monies to the University. Members may also form state or interest branches/chapters on campus.  PAA members foster fellowship amongst themselves and with other students. Every year the PAA has a joint Holiday party in December with the Texas Southern University National Alumni Association (TSUNAA), as well as holds a special meeting to organize PAA Week. This is a week of activities in the spring hosted by the Pre-Alumni Association, culminating in an Awards Reception.

In addition to working with their members, PAC students become involved with TSUNAA, Inc. through the chapter and regional presidents, meetings, receptions and alumni events. When the TSUNAA, Inc. has their annual board meeting on campus, PAC students, along with other student leaders, have a chance to meet with them and find out how the association can help them.

The SGA encourages all new and returning students to participate in the PAA by becoming an active member. This will help them become future active alumni.

In order to strengthen the Texas Southern University Pre-Alumni Association, an PAA membership fee will be instituted as of January 15. The 2008 school year will include more PAA members only events, improved Freebie Friday gifts, discounted or free entry into a variety of PAA and TSUNAA events, and a membership kit with a PAA member t-shirt, membership card and more. PAA members will pay $15 for one school year or $50 for four consecutive school years. Parents of current TSU students and incoming freshmen are encouraged to purchase a membership for their student.

Coming Spring 2008.  For more information contact the Office of Alumni Relations at tsualumni@tsu.edu

Within the next few months we will be publishing the latest edition of the official Texas Southern University “Generations of Pride Alumni Directory.”  The directory is an opportunity to share your successes with your fellow graduates and to learn the accomplishments and whereabouts of your school day friends.  We invite you to take this great opportunity to renew old friendships and to exchange information on your career, interests, and family.

To provide your information we suggest you click Online Directory or call 1(800) 299-1230 (Toll Free).   You may call weekdays from 9:30 am – 11:30 pm ET or weekends 12:30 pm – 8:00pm ET.  It only takes a few minutes of your time to participate.

The information will only be available to other TSU graduates and will not be sold or used for any other purpose. You can indicate what information you want to publish.