The work of the Renegade Alumni Council is grounded in four key pillars: career development; student engagement and philanthropy; traditions; and young alumni engagement. These pillars inform our goals and initiatives on a yearly basis and serve as the foundation for our work. The efforts and contributions of RAC members, while self-directed in nature and flexible by design, must align with, and support, these pillar areas.
The Renegade Alumni Council seeks to provide career-related insight, resources, and opportunities to current students and young alumni. In developing programming and content related to each of the unique stages of career exploration and growth, from current students to 13 years out of college, RAC seeks to capitalize on the phenomenal academic experience that Bakersfield College provides, and leverage the liberal arts education for continuing personal and professional advancement.
Provide relevant career-related resources to students and young alumni at various stages of their personal and professional journeys
Connect young alumni with students for mentoring purposes, and young alumni with each other for networking opportunities
Build a community of professional support that works to ease the transition from student to young professional
Student Engagement and Philanthropy
Members of the Renegade Alumni Council serve as liaisons between BC’s young alumni community and current students. RAC aims to facilitate the student to alumni transition, and more intentionally educate current students about alumni engagement and the importance of philanthropy.
Goals
Educate students about the Bakersfield College Alumni Association, and the ways in which the alumni community supports the student experience
Facilitate inter-generational student/alumni relationships
Foster a sense of connectedness between students and young alumni
Traditions
The Renegade Alumni Council is committed to increasing understanding and awareness of BC’s institutional mission, history, and traditions among current students and alumni. In celebrating BC’s history and traditions, the RAC will work to promote and inspire lifelong pride and support of the College.
Goals
Teach current students about BC’s rich history and diverse traditions
Foster pride among students and alumni
Offer opportunities for direct communication between students and alumni
Educate students and young alumni about BC’s strengths and challenges in preparation for their lifelong role as alumni
Keep young alumni engaged and connected to BC after graduation through tradition-based programming and events that inspire fond recollection of their Renegade experience
Young Alumni Engagement
The Renegade Alumni Council aims to keep members of each of the 13 most recent class years connected to, and engaged with, the College. In facilitating outreach and communication to classmates, RAC members play an important role in bridging the gap between the undergraduate student experience and postgraduate life, strengthening and maintaining young alumni connections with the College.
Goals
Promote and inspire class unity and class spirit
Facilitate the transition from student to alumni
Foster positive young alumni connections and engagement with the College
