Joe Ferreira (online alter ego JoeRedHead) discusses the importance of alumni networking post graduation and explains how each of us has the power to increase the the value of our own education.

1. The Third Thing Davis Gives You
or, Aggies-helping-Aggies
By Joe Ferreira

2. Davis has sure been in the news.
And it was uncomfortable for me, sitting at my
office with my UCD flag up on my wall…

3. But I didn’t take it down.
And here’s why 

4. It benefits You to be proud.
I’m talking to anyone with a connection to the
University of California, Davis:
• Students,
• Alumni,
• Staff & Faculty

5. Why you should be proud, Generally:
• We’re the 8th Ranked public university, nationally.
• With an impressive host of patents.
• We created the first energy-neutral community in the
world.
• There’s that peculiar cow.
• Etc. etc. etc.

6. These are all great things,
but if you’re like me, you yourself
didn’t create the first energy-neutral
community.

7. And you probably didn’t do
much with her…

8. It benefits each of us to be proud
because that strengthens our
university network.

9. Or, from a business perspective, it
maximizes the return on our
investment.
Education is an investment, right?

10. College is expensive
and tuition is only going up.
For students who are just now walking the quad,
going to class, and getting the bills, I’m sorry.
Yes, the cost is extreme
and we should fight to keep it reasonable 

11. But we should also make sure we get
the most from our college experience.

12. I saw this article on Davis Wiki…
http://daviswiki.org/Getting_the_most_out_of_your_student_fees
…And it was cute,

13. But it was ALL:
• Go to class
• Eat at the Coho
• Enjoy Picnic Day
• Explore the Campus
• Become a member of a club
• Make use of Student Services
• See a Theatre & Dance Department show

14. I endorse all of those things,
but there was one large piece of
advice that was missing.

15. To stay active in the Davis Network!

16. Any college gives you 3 Things:
1. A diploma.
2. Knowledge and experience.
3. A network of peers.

17. #1 The Piece of Paper.
We can all agree:
One reason you pay all
that money is for your
credentials.

18. #2 Knowledge and Experience
College gives you 4(ish) years to learn,
grow, and try new things.

19. But don’t forget that third thing…
because that is the resource that never runs out.

20. Long after you leave Davis you can still
reach out and connect with fellow
Aggies.
You get only 4 years of classes,
but a lifetime of contacts.

21. Take a look at this chart I made:

22. And there’s never
been an Easier time to connect

23. And we proved we can come
together in rough times.
So… 

24. Let’s kick up the
Aggies-helping-Aggies spirit
It’s a down economy. A bachelor’s degree doesn’t
necessarily guarantee you a job these days. Can’t
we all use some connections?
I have my current job because a Davis Alumni
helped me out.

25. This is the vision I have:
• Thriving online social networks with job offers and
places for mentors and recent grads to connect.
• Well-attended alumni events where people come to
have fun, meet friends and network.
• Friendly faces in ANY city you move to.
(Those who are headed to NYC, look me up!)
• A peer group full of movers & shakers & entrepreneurs
& artists.

26. I know that might sound
a bit group-huggy, but after all...

27. We paid for this too!
This is the third thing Davis gives you.

28. So: Alumni, Current students,
here are some online networks to get you started
• General UC Davis LinkedIn page
• LinkedIn Alumni page
• UCDavis Facebook page
And remember,
this is a benefit that we can’t enjoy alone!

29. So who am I anyway?
Clearly, I went to UCD.
I now living in New York where I
manage production and new
product development at a
publishing house.
I also DJ, make mashups, and
write plays.

30. Connect with me!
Just drop me a ‘Go Ags’ message.
linkedin.com/in/Joedferreira
facebook.com/Joedferreira
twitter.com/JoeRedHead
joeredhead.tumblr.com
youtube.com/user/DJJoeRedHead

31. Share this slideshow with all of
your Davis contacts.
Thanks!