{"id":2083,"date":"2025-09-15T10:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=2083"},"modified":"2025-10-08T16:35:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T20:35:28","slug":"alumni-affinity-groups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/stay-connected\/alumni-affinity-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Affinity Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">An alumni affinity group is a community of Transylvania alumni who may live in the same area or share common interests, professions, identities or student experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc-eE0Nn9vCnzfFuA361yQ9ptL9PkfxH0NaAhaT2UCOx1QQ8A\/viewform\">Affinity Groups Survey<\/a><strong> <\/strong>or contact Natasa Pajic Mongiardo \u201996, director of alumni engagement, at 859-233-8213 or <a href=\"mailto:alumni@transy.edu\">alumni@transy.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-groups-work\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">How Groups Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide full-width is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Volunteers<\/strong>: Regional, identity, career and student organization based groups have alumni coordinators who work with alumni and development office staff liaisons. Alumni interest groups are led and programmed by alumni.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay connected<\/strong>: Regional groups may have a Facebook group page or career\/professional groups may have a LinkedIn page, moderated by alumni leaders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Events<\/strong>: Regional groups host events in person throughout the year with the option to hold additional gatherings online. Some groups may host events during Alumni Weekend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support<\/strong>: The alumni office provides promotion, event support, and connection tools (e.g., Google folders, contact lists).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"486\" src=\"http:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/05\/Through-the-Decades-Dance-41-730x486.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1811\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/05\/Through-the-Decades-Dance-41-730x486.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/05\/Through-the-Decades-Dance-41-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/05\/Through-the-Decades-Dance-41-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/05\/Through-the-Decades-Dance-41-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/05\/Through-the-Decades-Dance-41-810x539.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/05\/Through-the-Decades-Dance-41-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/05\/Through-the-Decades-Dance-41.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Affinity Groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide full-width is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d413e946 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-e7bfab89\"><strong>Regional Groups<br><\/strong>Alumni who live in the same city or region.<br>Contact by email: <a href=\"mailto:nmongiardo@transy.edu\">Central Kentucky<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:nmongiardo@transy.edu\">Louisville<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:omiller@transy.edu\">Cincinnati\/Northern KY<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:nmongiardo@transy.edu\">Nashville<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:nmongiardo@transy.edu\">Washington DC<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:omiller@transy.edu\">Indianapolis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-e7bfab89\"><strong>Identity Groups<br><\/strong>Alumni connected by a shared identity but all are welcome.<br>Contact by email: &nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nmongiardo@transy.edu\">LGBTQ+<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:nmongiardo@transy.edu\">Black Alumni<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-e7bfab89\"><strong>Student Organization Groups<br><\/strong>Alumni who were part of the same student organizations.<br>Contact by email: <a href=\"mailto:omiller@transy.edu\">Choir<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:omiller@transy.edu\">band\/orchestra<\/a>, the <a href=\"mailto:nmongiardo@transy.edu\">Writing Center<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:kcovert@transy.edu\">William T. Young Scholars<\/a>.<br>If interested in starting another student organization based alumni affinity group email <a href=\"mailto:alumni@transy.edu\">alumni@transy.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-e7bfab89\"><strong>Career\/Professional Groups<br><\/strong>Alumni in similar professions.<br>Contact by email: <a href=\"mailto:mbriggs@transy.edu\">Accounting<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:mbriggs@transy.edu\">pre-law<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:kcovert@transy.edu\">pre-health<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-0733e5d0\"><strong>Interest Groups<br><\/strong>Alumni-led and programmed groups with shared hobbies or passions.<br>Examples: Book Club, Wine Club, Bourbon Lovers, Tech Enthusiasts, Fitness Enthusiasts, Alumni Entrepreneurs.<br>For more information contact <a href=\"mailto:alumni@transy.edu\">alumni@transy.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Get Involved?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc-eE0Nn9vCnzfFuA361yQ9ptL9PkfxH0NaAhaT2UCOx1QQ8A\/viewform\">Affinity Groups Survey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join an existing group (see list above)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact Natasa Pajic Mongiardo \u201996 at 859-233-8213 or <a href=\"mailto:alumni@transy.edu\">alumni@transy.edu<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alumni Affinity Groups FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have questions about alumni affinity groups? Here are the answers to the most common ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759954199878\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is an alumni affinity group?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A community of Transylvania alumni who connect by location, identity, profession, student organizations or shared interests.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759954216589\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do Regional Alumni Groups work?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Regions with 500+ alumni have 10+ volunteer leaders and one annual event coordinated by the alumni office; smaller regions have 3\u20135 leaders and one event every other year coordinated by the alumni office. Leaders may plan additional activities.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759954237204\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What tools do Regional Groups use?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Each regional group has a Facebook group page (moderated by leaders) and a Google folder for resources.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759954250629\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which regions currently have groups?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Central Kentucky, Louisville, Cincinnati\/Northern Kentucky, Nashville, Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759954276720\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are Alumni Identity Groups?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Groups led by alumni with a shared identity, such as LGBTQ+ or Black Alumni. They host an event at Alumni Weekend and may organize additional events, often online.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759954287374\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are Student Organization Affinity Groups?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Groups of alumni from the same student organizations, such as choir, band\/orchestra, or the Writing Center. They may hold events during Alumni Weekend and occasionally online.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759954298108\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do Career\/Professional Groups work?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Groups are led by an advancement staff liaison and\/or a faculty liaison. They connect on LinkedIn, may host an Alumni Weekend event or other events in person or online, and serve as resources for current students.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759954314858\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are Alumni Interest Groups?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Less formal groups of alumni with shared hobbies. These groups are led and programmed by alumni and the alumni office will provide guidance and assist with promotion. Current examples include the Alumni Book Club, Wine Club, Bourbon Lovers, Tech Enthusiasts, Fitness Enthusiasts and Alumni Entrepreneurs.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759954326458\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I join or start a group?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc-eE0Nn9vCnzfFuA361yQ9ptL9PkfxH0NaAhaT2UCOx1QQ8A\/viewform\">Affinity Groups Survey<\/a> or contact Natasa Pajic Mongiardo \u201996 at 859-233-8213 or alumni@transy.edu.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An alumni affinity group is a community of Transylvania alumni who may live in the same area or share common interests, professions, identities or student experiences. Fill out the Affinity Groups Survey or contact Natasa Pajic Mongiardo \u201996, director of alumni engagement, at 859-233-8213 or alumni@transy.edu. How Groups Work Types of Affinity Groups Regional GroupsAlumni who live in the same city or region.Contact by email:<\/p>\n<p class=\"continueLink\"><a class=\"btn btn-info\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/stay-connected\/alumni-affinity-groups\/\">Continue to &ldquo;Alumni Affinity Groups&rdquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":38,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"476,479,328,39,1109,1","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-2083","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Alumni Affinity Groups - Transylvania University<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/stay-connected\/alumni-affinity-groups\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Alumni Affinity Groups\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"An alumni affinity group is a community of Transylvania alumni who may live in the same area or share common interests, professions, identities or student experiences. 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