Harvest Christian University Alumni Relations

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Honorary Doctoral Recipients

Assist the Office of the President and the Board of Regents in the selection process for honorary doctoral recipients. Gather and evaluate nominations from the alumni community and other stakeholders

Provide recommendations and support the decision-making process for these prestigious awards.

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Alumni Engagement

Organize and promote various alumni events, such as reunions, networking sessions, and professional development workshops. Facilitate communication and information-sharing between the university and its alumni through newsletters, social media, and other channels. Encourage alumni to stay involved with the university through volunteering, mentoring, and philanthropic support.

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By fulfilling these responsibilities, the Alumni Relations office at Harvest Christian University plays a vital role in strengthening the bond between the university and its alumni, fostering a sense of community, and supporting the overall mission and goals of the institution.

Harvest Christian University Alumni Engagement Rules

Alumni Status: All alumni of Harvest Christian University (HCU) will retain their alumni status indefinitely, as long as  of their level of involvement or performance meet standards of involvement;

Alumni Involvement: Alumni are encouraged to actively participate in the HCU community. This can be achieved through various means such as attending events, volunteering, mentoring current students, and participating in alumni programs.

Alumni Support: Alumni are urged to support HCU through philanthropic and charitable giving. This support can be directed towards various areas such as scholarships, campus expansion, program development, and accreditation.

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Alumni Recruitment: Alumni are encouraged to steward their commitment to HCU by recruiting new students and alumni. This not only strengthens the HCU community but also contributes to the success of the university.

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In accordance with the principles and values of Harvest Christian University (HCU), it is important to clarify the conditions under which an alumni's standing and doctoral degree may be affected.

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1. Alumni Standing: All alumni of HCU are expected to uphold the values of the university and contribute positively to its community. If an alumnus fails to support, participate, or remain active in the HCU community, they may lose their standing as an alumni. This also means they will lose their alumni status.

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Doctoral Degree Recall: HCU reserves the right to recall a doctoral degree in cases  failure to maintain Alumni Standing and non-ethical behavior. This is a serious action taken only in circumstances where the individual has acted in a way that significantly contradicts the ethical standards and values of the university. 

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The University's Alumni Relations 

The university's Alumni Relations office is responsible for maintaining relationships with alumni and engaging them with the university.

The office works closely with the university's leadership, including the President, Provost, Board of Regents, and Executive Vice President, to ensure that alumni are recognized for their contributions to the university and that their concerns are addressed.

Harvest Christian University also has a Legacy Center that honors individuals from all walks of life for their significant contributions, sacrifices, and lifetime achievement. The center confers honorary degrees posthumously, recognizing the exceptional impact these individuals have made during their lives.

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Philanthropic and humanitarian efforts: The university is supported by the philanthropic and humanitarian efforts of its alumni and friends. This means that the alumni relations department plays a crucial role in engaging alumni and encouraging them to give back to the university.

• Ambassadors to the university: The alumni relations department serves as a liaison between the university and its alumni. 
• Honorary degree nominations: The alumni relations department is responsible for nominating candidates for honorary doctorate degrees and submitting them to the university's executive council for review.