Diane oversees the four-time national award-winning Collegia Program, which has served as a model for similar programs in the US and Canada. The Collegia Program creates learning communities for commuter and transfer students that provide a sense of belonging and a broader educational experience. Diane also has extensive experience developing successful orientation programs for transfer, […]
Learn how you can identify and use metrics to better manage your admissions team. Gain proven strategies for fostering employee engagement, establishing individual and team goals, and conducting effective performance assessments. You will come away with specific examples of metrics and evaluation instruments that you will be able to use to improve admissions team management […]
Paige heads up the donor relations team at the LSU Foundation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, bringing over fifteen years of experience to the role. Paige’s expertise with large, decentralized shops is largely informed by the navigation of three successful billion-plus comprehensive campaigns with Oklahoma State University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Southern Methodist University. Paige is […]
with Sommer Browning, Marical Farner, Cynthia Hashert, and Jenny Filipetti (Auraria Library) We recently had the opportunity to visit the newly renovated Auraria Library. This unique tri-institution academic library is shared by the University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the Community College of Denver, and located in the heart of downtown […]
Dr. Luna has served over twenty-six years in higher education, with fifteen of those years in institutional research. He has published research studies on many topics including assessment, quality improvement, salary studies and market research. Dr. Luna received his PhD and MA degrees in higher education administration and his MA and BA degrees in journalism, […]
Amy is a skilled educational leader who has served in diversified cabinet-level roles in academic institutions and in the for-profit sector. A dynamic executive known for a collaborative approach, an analytical mindset, and a bias for action, she brings more than 25 years of business leadership to her work. As a highly successful product, marketing, […]
Lorena engages with university leadership to build and direct a central program that establishes and fosters successful partnerships with industry and foundations to support university priorities. Her experience in Corporate & Foundation Relations includes roles at Carnegie Mellon University and University of Washington. Lorena has been involved in the Network of Academic Corporate Relations Officers […]
Is your shop interested in developing your own crowdfunding initiative, but unsure how it will complement your current advancement strategy? Crowdfunding can increase alumni engagement and participation while serving as a cost-effective tool for: Acquiring new donors Updating alumni contact information Re-engaging lapsed donors and identifying their philanthropic interests Serving faculty and students in their […]
Communicating the purpose of your leadership annual giving program should be a thoughtful and strategic process to build both donor loyalty as well as your donor pipeline. This session will help you to define specific communications and stewardship strategies for your leadership annual donors. Our expert instructor will also offer ways to build effective communication strategies that […]
Athletics are an organic opportunity to deepen and strengthen alumni engagement. During this online training, you will learn how an intentional collaboration across athletics and alumni relations offices can: Better engage alumni with your institution Open your donor pipeline to a wider alumni base Save on resources for both your athletics and alumni relations departments […]
