Community, Education, and Well-being: A Dynamic Trio
In a recent conversation with Gretchen Dobson, my frequent co-author and friend, we discussed how to share thoughts on community and education in the context of their importance to well-being…
10 Ideas to Make Homecoming Memorable
Alumni homecoming is usually a day-long happening often centered around an annual sporting event that brings former students back to their alma mater to reconnect, celebrate, and relive memories. Hosting…
The Significance of Alumni Mentoring for Student-Athletes: Leveraging the Athletics Connection
Alumni mentoring programs are invaluable resources for universities, offering students a chance to connect with graduates who have already navigated the challenges of academia and career development. While these programs…
10 Creative Alumni Event Ideas
Planning new and different events can help your institution stand out and create memorable experiences for your alumni community. Here are some ideas that might spark a renewed interest for…
8 (More) Helpful Hacks to Engage ‘Millennial Alumni’
Millennials are connected – to each other. Here are eight more ideas for getting these GOLD alumni to connect and engage with and through your institution: Microlearning Content: Create short,…
Online and In-person: A blended approach to alumni engagement
Both online and in-person modes of engagement have benefits and can be effective depending on your goals, resources, and the preferences of your alumni community. When possible, it is a…
15 Ways to Engage Alumni Online
Alumni relations is about building community and calling on alumni to participate. Engaging alumni online is a great way to further a sense of community, maintain strong connections, and encourage…
The importance of an Athletics Alumni Community
The athletics alumni community holds significant importance for universities and colleges because it builds on strong ties from the student experience as well as a point of pride for the…
The Power of an Alumni Portal (vs Social Media Groups)
Communications by the institution and among the alumni are critical to the alumni relations effort. Social media is a quick and frequent way to communicate to alumni and among alumni.…
Finding Your Way — Belonging
[I have been trying new things and, specifically, posting on Medium. com. You can find this post and others at kathy-edersheim.medium.com] You know what you are looking for and you…