The School of Education provides many opportunities for our alumni to remain actively involved long after they have graduated. Our goal is to ensure that all alumni stay connected not only with the School, but also with their fellow Stanford alumni and the broader Stanford community. Below are some of the programs we offer.

School of Education Reunion

The School of Education’s Reunion 2009 will take place on campus on Friday, October 23, during Stanford’s Reunion/Homecoming Weekend. While we are offering programs planned especially for School of Education alumni, the campus will offer an exciting array of activities sure to appeal to everybody. Events include the ever-popular "Classes without Quizzes" talks led by School of Education and other Stanford faculty, the Multicultural Hall of Fame, and Stanford's homecoming football game. The Presidential Welcome and Panel Discussion on Life-Changing Technologies will spotlight groundbreaking work from Stanford faculty, including our very own Roy Pea.

Events planned exclusively for School of Education alumni on Friday include a tour of East Palo Alto Academy, the K-12 charter school run by Stanford New Schools, and a 'Welcome Back Lunch' with School of Education faculty, staff and students.

Social Activities

Throughout the year, alumni are invited to social events with fellow alumni, students, and faculty, events have included group dinners with students, alumni and faculty, and tailgate parties at the new Stanford Stadium. Stay tuned for future events.

Conferences

Alumni are actively engaged in cutting-edge research and conferences addressing pressing issues in the field of education. Most recently, over 200 alumni attended a symposium in honor of retiring Professor Mike Kirst, and participated in lively discussions and debates on a range of topics related to education policy.

The School of Education also hosted an evening reception on April 14 at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2009 Annual Meeting in San Diego. Over 200 alumni, faculty, staff, and students mingled over drinks and appetizers, and grooved to the sounds of "B&" (pronounced "band"), featuring Professor John Willinsky and Stanford School of Education students. School of Education evening receptions will be held at these future AERA annual meetings:

2010
Friday, April 30 - Tuesday, May 4
Denver, Colorado

2011
Friday, April 8 - Tuesday, April 12
New Orleans, Louisiana

2012
Friday, April 13 - Tuesday, April 17
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Alumni-Employer Speaker Panels

During the academic year, many of our alumni return to campus to speak with current students about their professional and personal choices as they continue on their career path. Our students and alumni agree that these exchanges are mutually beneficial and enjoyable. If you would like to participate on a future panel, contact the Director of Career Services and Alumni Relations.

Career Resources

Visit the School of Education's new online career management system,SUSEdCareers, at http://ed.stanford.edu/suse/career-resources/index.html.

SUSEdCareers provides School of Education students and alumni free, comprehensive resources, including:

• Accessing employer profiles and job openings;
• Finding and managing internships and Community Service Work Study experiences;
• Signing up for interviews with on campus recruiters;
• Submitting resumes for prospective employer review;
• Scheduling career counseling sessions;
• Staying informed of career services events and programs;
• Networking with alumni, employers and students; and
• Creating personal career management calendars.

If you would like to recruit fellow SUSE alumni and students, you can also post jobs career opportunities and internships on SUSEdCareers for FREE!

SUSEdCareers Career Fair

The School of Education's first career fair was held on March 30, 2009, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the CERAS lobby. The career fair provided master and doctoral students and alumni an opportunity to:

• Informally network with 37 public- and private-sector employers and 68 employer contacts regarding academic and education-related careers; and
• Attend any of the 30 employer information sessions.

Register with SUSEdCareers at http://ed.stanford.edu/suse/career-resources/index.html to receive future emails announcements about the School of Education's 2010 Career Fair.

School of Education Website

The School of Education website is your window into the school. School news, events, and the Educator are available as well as information about new initiatives, faculty profiles, and school resources. You can also update your contact information or submit alum updates via the Keep In Touch form within the alumni section.

Stanford Educator Alumni Newsletter

If the School of Education has your current mailing address, you will receive our biannual alumni publication, the Stanford Educator, which provides you with information about SUSE-specific news, announcements, and events. Alumni and faculty updates, school news, and SUSE-related articles are featured throughout the newsletter.

Education@Stanford Alumni E-Mail Newsletter

Education@Stanford, the School of Education's Alumni Email Newsletter, provides you with information about School-specific news, announcements, and events. You will receive this newsletter is you have provided Stanford with your email address via the Keep in Touch form.

Additional Alumni Services

• Library Privileges

Alums are entitled to seven free days of access per year to Cubberley, Green/Meyer, and Jackson libraries. Additional access days are available for a small fee.

• The Career Development Center

Alumni career counseling and job listings are also provided through this Center. They also maintain alumni letters of reference for prospective employers and sponsor Career Fairs and links to career opportunities.

• Stanford Alumni Association

The Alumni Association provides a large network that literally spans the globe. Stanford news, alumni email, alumni directory, volunteer opportunities, and travel opportunities are available via this site.

In addition they provide:

• Free alumni email and forwarding services.
• Alumni Directory - locate fellow registered alums.
• Stanford Volunteer Clearinghouse - find volunteer opportunities that match your interests and expertise.

Don't forget to access the Stanford Career Network at the Stanford Alumni Association to see if any alumni work at an organization of which you have a particular interest. Our alumni network is one of our greatest assets!

We welcome your suggestions on how we can help you network and secure an internship or employment opportunity. For questions about SUSE Career and Alumni Services, contact Alice McCarty, Director of Career Services and Alumni Relations, at (650)723-0555 or alice.mccarty@stanford.edu