Commencement: Engaging Students as
Future Alumni

Last updated April 17, 2015

Course Length

1h 13m

Last Updated

April 17, 2015

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Commencement: Engaging Students as
Future Alumni

Last updated April 17, 2015

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Commencement: Engaging Students as Future Alumni
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Overview

Commencement is a largely untapped opportunity to steward students, officially welcome them to the alumni community, and culminate their student philanthropy efforts. It can also be difficult to gain a presence with an event that is steeped in institutional history and tradition. In this webcast, our expert instructor will guide you through:

  • Incorporating commencement activities into your overall student philanthropy program
  • Collaborating across campus to gain buy-in and bring your plans to life
  • Increasing awareness and visibility of alumni relations during commencement

You will leave with ideas to better engage your future alumni during your next commencement.

Who should attend?

Alumni relations and advancement professionals who are looking to take a more intentional approach to programming around commencement will benefit from this training.

Agenda

  • Identifying and Aligning Programming with Current Commencement Activities
    • Connections with student philanthropy programming
    • Commencement-week activities
    • Day-of commencement
    • Connecting alumni with students
  • Getting a Seat at the Table
    • Gaining buy-in
    • Commencement committee
  • Creating Unique Moments and Events
    • Developing traditions
    • Using social media
  • What’s Next: Programming for Students and Young Alumni

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