UM Alumni Association, Inc.

University of Mindanao Alumni Association, Inc. (UMAAI) has been founded in 1985 and was pioneered by 12 professionals. And now on its 23rd year, it has grown well.

UMAAI as an association operates on its own, outside the University’s clout. It organizes annual homecoming events, and gives recognition to members’ outstanding performances.

Mission:

"The UMAAI shall provide the venue for a meaningful relationship, partnership and links for opportunities among members and other stakeholders".

 

Vision:

"A dynamic organization responsive and committed to the welfare of its members and the society".

• Dynamic - always on the go, active, enthusiastic, pro-active
• Responsive - sensitive, expedient
• Committed - dedicated, passionate
• Welfare - total well-being

 

The Tambuli Award:

UMAAI regularly confers "Tambuli Award" to an outstanding alumni every homecoming. The search for the awardees begins at every nomination made by each eight (8) departments which is submitted to the screening committee. Among the eight (8) nominees, one gets the "tambuli trophy" while all others receive plaque of recognition. Tambuli Award is apart from the institutional award given by the University to recognize deserving alumni.

 

Benefits of Membership:

Every member alumni is entitled to certain benefits. These include free use of library and its amenities. Other facilities can also be rented with discounted fees (e.g. rooms, gymnasium, Audio-Visual Room, Auditorium, etc.). Reservations on these facilities shall consider due priority to alumni whenever necessary.

Projects:

1. Scholarship - UMAAI was successful to financially aid selected indigents in their school fees. By far, it has produced 27 graduates, one among them ranked 3rd in the CPA Examination.
   
   
2. Employment Facilitation Program - For more than seven (7) years now, UMAAI with the help of the University's Office of External Affairs was able to assist in the employment of numerous alumni. This is in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through its public employment office. It's a huge advantage for jobless graduates for they can avail free job counseling, training and seminars and extended aid in packaging their application requirements. Pre-screenings are done and recommendations are made to certain companies and institutions who seek applicants. Since the time this Employment Facilitation Program began, about 1000 applicants tried out and around 600 were fortunate to have acquired jobs.
   
   To date, there's an existing databank of assisted alumni as to continually assess the initiative's efficacy. Further, UMAAI conduct regular forum with the industries.

 

Future Plan:

UMAAI looks forward to establishing its building, to house its formal office. Having such will surely enhance its functionality in terms of serving its members.