Alumni Communication Best Practices Posted on October 9th, 2009 by Barb Larson Taylor

Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force:

Be recognized within five years as a best-practice college in alumni communication.

Additional explanation:

Through a collaboration between the Advancement and Marketing and Communication Divisions, devise the appropriate communications tools (online and print) to systematize the means and messaging for engaging alumni and celebrating their diverse perspectives and achievements.

This recommendation was placed in the Lifelong Engagement Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language:

Be recognized within five years as a best-practice college in alumni communication by creating a robust online alumni communications platform, ensuring that class communication is vibrant and volunteer-driven, and creating a Gustavus Quarterly editorial advisory group.

This recommendation was placed is Tier 1 and is being monitored by the Vice President for Marketing and Communication.