The Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) is a group of current NDMU students that encourage the entire undergraduate and graduate student body to develop loyalty and lifelong connections so they become engaged and invested alumni.
Student Alumni Leadership Council

Mission

SALC holds a great sense of pride and tradition for the University, and they promote this through a variety of activities and programs. SALC is a service organization that provides outreach, volunteerism, and awareness to the alumni and campus community.

Follow SALC on Instagram @ndmu_salc. Contact the Alumni Engagement Office at ndmalum@ndm.edu with any questions.

What Does SALC Do?

Members of SALC keep NDMU traditions, spirit, and pride alive on campus while maintaining a link and serving as a voice between current students, the campus community, and alumni. They work in collaboration with the Alumni Engagement Office to develop a network between students and alumni. Below are some of the primary goals of SALC:

  • Help promote and increase participation at a variety of events to encourage interaction between the students, faculty, alumni, and staff of NDMU
  • Instill leadership, communication, and networking skills in all members
  • Maintain the traditions of NDMU and increase awareness and commitment to the University’s history and future
  • Serve as volunteers at campus and alumni supported events
  • Actively promote a culture of philanthropy in the student body

Dinner with Gators

The Alumni Engagement Office is excited to announce Dinner with Gators for NDMU students and alumni! The goal is to create connections between current students and alumni. An early introduction to our Alumni Association will help our students, or alumni-in-training, gain a more realistic understanding of what it means to be an alum of NDMU. These events allow students to socialize, network, and learn how to stay involved with and connected to NDMU after graduation.

Alumni host 3 - 4 students in SALC for small dinner parties (lunch or breakfast works, too), bringing Gators together in a warm, friendly environment for good food, conversation, and camaraderie.

For Students

You will be contacted by the Alumni Outreach Chair to confirm the date, time, and location of your in-person dinner. 

What to Wear

Business casual is the proper attire for this dinner. Not sure what this means? Business casual clothing is crisp, neat, and should look appropriate. Remember you want to represent yourself positively in front of the host and the other dinner guests.

Thanking Host

For in-person dinners, the host pays for your meal, not NDMU. Sending a thank you card is an expected courtesy and an important part of successful networking. 

Don't forget to exchange contact information with the host before leaving!

Cancellation Policy

You must let us know at least 48 hours before your dinner if you can no longer attend; no-shows may not be allowed to participate in future dinners.

Cancellations need to be submitted to the Alumni Outreach Chair and the SALC Staff Advisor. Please include your name, contact information, date of dinner, and name of the dinner host.

Registering

Space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis to current members of SALC. Registration is capped at four students per dinner, so please register as soon as possible to ensure availability. Anyone who signs up for a dinner slot but was not chosen will be put on the waitlist. If a dinner slot opens up, you will receive an email and have 24 hours to confirm your spot. 

When signing up, mark your availability for each dinner time. If you’re unable to make any, you must provide a reason. By signing up to attend a dinner, you are confirming that you will be in attendance for the entire two-hour dinner. If you cancel with less than a 48-hour notice, you may not be eligible for future dinners.

Transportation

Students will be in charge of arranging rides with everyone attending the dinner. At least one student per group will have a car and can provide transportation to and from campus. Commuters have the option to go directly to the host or meet other students on campus to carpool.

For Alumni

Alumni will provide the SALC Staff Advisor with three options for the date, time, and location of your in-person dinner when registering. The event location must be within 25 minutes of campus.

Registration

Co-hosting with another Notre Dame alum is a great option, especially for first-time hosts. However, we ask that there be no more than three alumni per dinner. The Alumni Engagement Team will not reimburse dinner expenses. However, host participation will be noted in the host’s alumni profile.

Alcohol Policy

Alcohol is not permitted at events whether or not the students are 21 years of age. Alcohol includes wine, beer, liquor, and mixed drinks. This event is not registered with the University, and any student who consumes alcohol could be subjected to disciplinary action.

Transportation

If alumni are hosting at a restaurant in Baltimore, they must provide their own transportation to and from the location. All costs associated with traveling to the location are the responsibility of the alum.

Before the event

Review student registration information and become more familiar with the students attending the dinner. The SALC Staff Advisor will provide the students’ names, class year, major(s), job aspirations – if known, and other NDMU club involvement.

After the event

Make sure to fill out the event survey.
Share your experience on social media and tag the alumni accounts.
Follow up with students as needed.