Brand Goal and Objectives

The Sohokai is an organization of more than 1,900 people around the globe who aspire to build upon their ºÚÁÏÉçÇøliberal arts education by creating value everywhere we go. We aim to infuse the ºÚÁÏÉçÇøvalues of humanism, pacifism, and global citizenship in our lives. The alumni association supports alumni by providing opportunities to engage with and give back to the university as well as opportunities for mutual support, encouragement, and inspiration.

Sohokai Brand Overview

The core membership of the Sohokai are globally-minded lifelong learners who, having spent time at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø of America, are committed to the ºÚÁÏÉçÇøideal of value-creation. They seek camaraderie, support, and inspiration and to provide it to others. They are also likely to be individuals who aspire to enact the values and ideals of ºÚÁÏÉçÇøinto their chosen life-path around the world and throughout society.

Warm, familial, expressing solidarity, and internationally-minded.

The Sohokai makes alumni members feel connected, inspired, invaluable, and empowered–like ºÚÁÏÉçÇøis in their hearts.

The Sohokai exists to support a steady stream of alumni committed to living a contributive life.

The Sohokai creates value by providing opportunities to alumni to engage with and give back to the university. We also create spaces to reconnect based on interests, location, and so on; spark meaningful exchanges; and celebrate our alumni members. 

Goal and Objectives

Over the next five years, the Sohokai Alumni Association will develop meaningful membership engagement with the university and among each other. 

Our objectives are to:

  • Better understand alumni membership needs and demographics 

  • Develop a communication strategy 

  • Strengthen membership identity 

  • Strengthen and empower alumni leaders 

  • Regional Chapter Reps, Class Reps, Academic Committee, Interest Groups 

  • Elevate the Regional Chapter Annual Meeting 

  • Increase annual giving participation 

  • Create opportunities for professional development 

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Contact us at Sohokai@soka.edu