Alumni refers to former students of a school, college, or university. Alumni associations have a long tradition, with the fundamental idea being that former students remain connected to the institution where they were educated for mutual benefit.
The Association of Graduates of the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Split – Alumni KIF Split is a non-profit association of citizens founded on April 5, 2011, at the initiative of a group of graduates from the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Split.
The fundamental goals of the Association are:
- Establishing and maintaining connections between the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split and the members of the Association, and building mutual relationships and cooperation.
- Collecting feedback from members about their satisfaction with the knowledge and skills acquired, the current needs of the labor market regarding professional occupations, and involving the Association in the internal quality system of the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split.
- Preserving the tradition and promoting the reputation of the Faculty in Croatia and abroad, developing cooperation between the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split and economic entities or organizations where members of the Association operate, networking, and sharing experiences among members of the Association.
- Encouraging and improving the professional, scientific, practical, general, and social activities of the members of the Association.
- Promoting collaboration between members of the Association and the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split by involving members in various projects.
- Participating in international scientific and professional exchanges and establishing contacts with similar associations domestically and internationally.
- Encouraging members to pursue lifelong education and training, enhancing and promoting the work of kinesiologists, and raising awareness about the role of kinesiologists in society.
- Enhancing the activities and promotion of the Faculty of Kinesiology as a socially responsible institution.
In accordance with its goals, the Association operates in the fields of kinesiology, education, science, research, international cooperation, and sustainable development.
Activities of the Association:
- Organizing roundtable discussions on topics of interest.
- Encouraging the organization of meetings, forums, workshops, and lectures for Association members.
- Organizing and implementing various programs and projects in the field of kinesiology and interdisciplinary related areas.
- Collaborating with other Alumni associations and professional associations domestically and internationally.
- Collaborating with the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split in the areas of improving teaching, conducting scientific and professional research and projects.
- Providing information to potential and current students about studying at the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split and employment opportunities after graduation.
- Collaborating with student organizations of the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split.
- Monitoring and encouraging the further development of the best students of the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split.
- Informing about the activities of the Association and the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split and activities concerning the personal and professional development of the membership.
- Publishing scientific and professional publications and issuing the Association’s newsletter.
- Promoting and popularizing kinesiology science and profession.
- Organizing meetings of Association members.
- Organizing study trips for Association members.
- Humanitarian activities.
- Establishing foundations and providing scholarships to students.
- Development cooperation – education, other development cooperation activities, activities in the field of international cooperation.
- Other activities in the fields of education, science and research, and other areas of interest.