Our Mission


As alumni and friends of Oakwood University (OU), it is our mission to support the University's goal of providing quality education that emphasizes academic excellence.

Our Vision

By 2013 it is our vision that we will have a very active alumni body that has achieved various goals including, but not limited to, the following: 

1. Increase membership by establishing a strong presence in the southeast regional area (includes southern Georgia). This will be accomplished by identifying and targeting cities with a large number of OU alumni or supporters. Target member increase of at least 10 members each year.

2. Establish and maintain electronic database with names of all alumni and friends. Have web interface that enables alumni to easily submit requests for membership, pay dues, and update their contact information/profile.

3. Attain goal of endowing development fund with $1,000,000.

4. Identify and fund a major OU building project.

5. Establish a strong and successful Young Alumni Association

Our Goals


1. Providing Funding for Scholarships
2. Providing Networking/Mentorship Opportunities
3. Providing Funding for Capital Projects