KSU’s growth is important no matter a person’s affiliation with the community. KSU’s Alumni Association is always looking for more involvement which is why the club, Clutch Council was founded.
Named in relation to the KSU Owls, Clutch Council was named because a clutch is a group of baby owls.
Clutch Council was founded by Maegan Graham, KSU student and Founding President, to help the Alumni Association grow. Graham describes her goal to help increase the commitment of the KSU community.
“Currently 3 percent of our alumni are connected, meaning only 3 percent are giving back to KSU. Clutch Council was designed to start this connection now,” Graham said.
Graham’s drive to found Clutch Council came after working with the Alumni Association for over a year. After seeing the percent of alumni giving back, Graham decided to look further.
After finding other universities that had a club similar to Clutch Council that created involved students before graduation, the response to postgraduate donations, increases dramatically.
With the mission of making students grow their relationship with KSU before graduating, Clutch Council aims to keep that relationship after graduation to further the donations.
To become a Clutch Council member, a donation of 10 dollars is required. Once a member, Clutch Council advertises for the Alumni Association by various KSU events.
To create the ideal relationship, Clutch Council gives each member the opportunity to attain a mentor related to the student’s area of studies in their journey through KSU.
Most students’ main goal is to develop the best resume before entering the work field. Clutch Council gives every member the opportunity to learn the skill sets.
With no GPA or major requirements Clutch Council is truly beneficially to every striving KSU student.
“As a small club, we have formed a close bond and have learned not only from mentors, but also from other members’ experiences,” Graham said.
These bonds are made through various events and meetings throughout the school year. The opportunities are endless for Clutch Council members. Graham expressed her passion for the young club.
