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…
How Alumni Athletes Can Support the University
Athletics alumni can and do support their university in various ways, contributing to the success and growth of the athletics program and the institution as a whole. Here are some…
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…
Giving back
For many people, this is now the season of giving from giving Tuesday to giving family presents.
Alumni Relations Today: Progress and Opportunity
With over 80 institutions included in the data, the latest results from the Impactrics survey are very positive showing more robust alumni relations programs in most areas.
Impact in Advancement
For many institutions, there is a need for building the Advancement efforts for effective alumni relations and fundraising to strengthen education through alumni and community support.
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.