About
The university encourages everyone, particularly alumni, to strengthen their ties with the institution through collective contributions and support. These contributions empower the university to address pressing needs, seize unexpected opportunities, and explore innovative ideas. The Alumni and Career Development Center manages these contributions directly through official channels, complementing the university's long-term investments in its endowment.
Alumni contributions demonstrate to the university and wider community that alumni are a strong asset and effective representatives in all university events, both internal and external. For graduates, contributing and volunteering also provide valuable opportunities for learning and skill development.
The Alumni and Career Development Center offers a sustained initiative through which it engages graduates as volunteers. The Center provides these volunteers with comprehensive preparation, training, and development opportunities through their involvement in the various activities, events, and tasks undertaken by the Center. Furthermore, the Center facilitates volunteer placements within numerous university colleges and guides graduates towards diverse community-based volunteer engagements.
Support The University
Contributing through the University Fund serves as a testament to students and faculty that they can depend upon the support of the alumni body. Furthermore, the rate of alumni participation in annual giving is carefully considered by prospective major donors, foundations, corporations, and other entities when evaluating their own contributions. This participation rate is also a contributing factor in university ranking systems. Attaining high rankings enables the University to attract the most talented students and faculty from around the world. To make a contribution commensurate with your means, we encourage you to utilize the official communication channels provided by the Alumni and Career Development Center.
Why is Volunteering Important?
- Networking and Relationships: Build connections with new people and expand your network.
- Knowledge Sharing: Share your expertise and learn from others.
- Skill Development: Gain valuable professional skills and enhance your abilities.
- Experience Building: Gain practical experience and broaden your horizons.
- Community Impact: Contribute to your community and make a positive difference.
- Making a Difference: Positively impact the lives of others in a meaningful way.
- Teamwork and Belonging: Feel valued as a member of a team.
- Time Well Spent: Reap significant benefits from investing your time.
- CV Enhancement: Improve your resume and career prospects.
- University Connection: Maintain a lasting connection with the university.
- Cultivating Loyalty: Foster a sense of loyalty and belonging to the university.
At Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), the relationship with alumni is lifelong, extending well beyond graduation. A great way to nurture this connection and begin a journey of continuous contribution is to join the university's team of dedicated alumni volunteers.
Alumni Volunteers
IAU University students are a cohort of highly talented individuals, characterized by their ambition, passion for achievement, and analytical acumen. Their strong work ethic, energetic approach, and unwavering determination make them a valuable asset to any organization fortunate enough to engage their talents.
IAU's alumni volunteers are deeply committed to supporting both current and incoming students, as well as contributing to the university's ongoing success.
Ways to Contribute to the University
There are numerous ways to support the university, both financially and through volunteering your time and expertise.
Volunteering Your Time and Expertise
Sharing your time and expertise is just as valuable as financial contributions. Opportunities to get involved include:
- Mentoring: Guide a current student or recent graduate.
- Acting as a University Ambassador: Represent the university in your community.
- Supporting Alumni Groups: Help establish or manage an alumni network.
We are currently developing an online platform to streamline the process of finding and signing up for volunteer opportunities. In the meantime, please contact us directly to express your interest in volunteering.
Contributing to Colleges' Funds
You can directly impact the academic area of your choice by donating to one of the Colleges' Funds. These gifts have an immediate effect, as the funds are used within the same financial year. Increased support allows faculties to fund more projects and assist a greater number of students.
Supporting the Central Library
As a leading research institution, the University is dedicated to providing exceptional learning and teaching facilities for both staff and students. The Central Library, located at the heart of the new campus, plays a vital role in connecting students, researchers, and academics to information and expertise across various disciplines and platforms.
The Central Library is a dynamic space used by students for quiet study, collaborative work, and as a general workspace. Maintaining the library as a state-of-the-art facility that meets the evolving needs of our 21st-century students and academics is crucial.
By contributing to the Library Fund, you can help ensure the library continues to enrich the learning experience for current students and adapt to their diverse needs, maintaining its position as a resource worthy of a world-leading institution.
Supporting a Conducive Campus Environment
The University is actively enhancing and modifying its campus to better support academic activities and accommodate a growing student body. These improvements span across all major areas of the campus, including academic buildings, amenities, student housing, and staff accommodations.
While some of these enhancements are already complete, we aim to continue developing a campus environment that meets the demands of the 21st century and fosters research, learning, and a vibrant student life. Your contribution to our building program will help create a strong foundation for the university's future.
In essence, your contributions, whether through time, expertise, or financial support, are invaluable to the university's continued growth and success.
