Getting Inspiration from the biggest University Athletics Communities
Good ideas and inspiration often come from looking at the best or most successful in their pursuit which is true in university athletics. As a player, as a coach, as…
10 Reasons To Go Digital With Your Communications
While physical mail used to be a common and effective communication method, its effectiveness in alumni relations has diminished. Here are 10 reasons to go digital with your communications because…
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…
Community or Network: What’s the Difference?
(As published on Medium.com https://kathy-edersheim.medium.com/community-or-network-whats-the-difference-ac844f9beb08) Communities and networks (of people) are closely related concepts in that they describe how you connect to other people. Both are important. The differences between…
Alumni Relations for Community Colleges
Here is a video that provides guidance on starting and building a robust alumni association for community colleges to support the institution and the alumni. (You give us 22 minutes,…
Giving back
For many people, this is now the season of giving from giving Tuesday to giving family presents.
Continuing Education for Today
Continuing and lifelong education for alumni with traditional and new programs is generating a lot of interest as an opportunity for engagement and connection.
Commencement – of the Alumni Relationship
It is that exciting time of year for many schools and universities when you will be welcoming a new generation of alums! Yes, commencement should live up to its name and be the beginning of a lifelong relationship for the newest graduates with your school.
Continuing Education Grows Up: Alumni Can Be Students Again
Kathy Edersheim has rightfully drawn our attention to alumni education as a “new paradigm” for engagement. As various models for exploring this opportunity have been explored, important insights have emerged.
Lifelong Education – The New Paradigm
On March 22, Jeffrey Selingo published an article in The Atlantic which said …Now a third wave in education and training has arrived, argue economists, educators, and workforce-development officials.