‘Lifelong Engagement’ Category
Class Leadership Structure
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Reinvent the alumni class leadership structure using a model focused on an increased number of alumni volunteers, increased engagement, and ownership in class communication and event planning to ensure a class remains connected with each other and with Gustavus. Additional explanation: This model will work in collaboration with the […]
International Alumni and Admission
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Develop contacts with internationally-located alumni who can serve as “Admission Ambassadors” to identify and mentor prospective international students. This recommendation was placed in the Lifelong Engagement Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Create a communication infrastructure and tools to connect internationally-based and internationally-connected alumni for student mentoring […]
Shared Interest Group Volunteer Support
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Create a volunteer support structure to expand shared interest groups maximizing what is already occurring organically among alumni and moving beyond the staff-driven departmental/activity-based or geographic groups (e.g., football alumni, music alumni, regional chapters). This recommendation was placed in the Lifelong Engagement Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: […]
Online Alumni Communication
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Leverage and build upon current systems to create a more robust and dynamic online alumni communications platform. Additional explanation: This platform should facilitate permission-based/opt-in marketing, social networking tools, greater ease and timeliness of information dissemination, alumni relationship management, development of alumni-driven affinity groups, and connections of alumni to current […]
Alumni and Prospective Students
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Establish a system in which all prospective students are connected with an alumna/us. Additional explanation: The goals would be to solidify, for both alumni and prospective students, the message of lifelong pride in and commitment to the institution, demonstrate appreciation for alumni, and increase the yield of new students. […]
55+ Housing Facility
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Continue to explore the feasibility of building a housing facility close to campus for active alumni, parents, and friends ages 55+ that provides a community environment filled with lifelong learning opportunities but does not provide medical assistance. This recommendation was placed in the Lifelong Engagement Strategic Framework […]
Quarterly Editorial Advisory Group
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Establish The Gustavus Quarterly editorial advisory group. Additional explanation: Include in this advisory group both on and off campus representatives to provide advice on content and story ideas, set multi-year content themes, and occasionally review the editorial mission. Explore an interactive online version and an opt-out version. This recommendation […]
Alumni and the Reading in Common Book
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Promote the “Reading in Common” book to alumni to build community among alumni with each other and to connect with current students. Additional explanation: The Reading in Common book is read by all incoming first-year students and discussed during Orientation. Alumni involvement may include online book forums, a virtual […]
Alumni Programming Philosophy
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Create a new focus and philosophy in alumni programming based on a lifelong journey to live the Gustavus core values. Additional explanation: Programming would systematically and intentionally focus on augmenting the lessons the Gustavus community introduces to students. This may include a standard set of alumni “courses” that mirror […]
Alumni and the Career Center
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Bolster the number of alumni involved in connecting with students on career exploration. Additional explanation: Through a partnership with the Career Center, this may include creating internship opportunities, job placement support, housing during internships, or graduate school selection support. This recommendation was placed in the Lifelong Engagement Strategic Framework […]