How to harness the power of your school's alumni network

Sarah Duggan

By Sarah Duggan
Published May 27, 2019

A thriving alumni network – one that stays closely involved with current students and staff – adds a rich layer of culture to a school. EducationHQ speaks to an alumni manager and takes a closer look at the case of The Scots College Old Boys’ Union.

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