ENGAGING UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT PARTNERS IN YOUR OTR PROGRAM BRETT BRUNER DIRECTOR OF FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE/PERSISTENCE & RETENTION FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY NODA: THE ASSOCIATION FOR ORIENTATION, TRANSITION & RETENTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION 2015 REGION IV CONFERENCE | ST. LOUIS, MO

OVERVIEW  Learning Outcomes  Background Information  Brainstorming of Attendee Goals  The Mission of Orientation, Transition & Retention Programs  The Mission of University Advancement Programs  Sharing of the FHSU Experience  Alumni Relations  Development & Fundraising  Community Relations  Collective Brainstorming  Moving Forward

LEARNING OUTCOMES As a result of attending this educational session, participants will:  Compare & contrast the missions of OTR programs and university advancement initiatives.  Articulate the role that advancement staff members can play in OTR initiatives.  Identify 1 new advancement partner with whom to collaborate and/or 1 new strategy to implement to engage an advancement partner.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: OFFICE OF FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE/PERSISTENCE & RETENTION Learning Communities  13 LLCs, 2 Mentorship Suites & 1 Residential Themed Floor  Learning Community Ambassadors  LLC & P4 Peer Mentors  Marketing, Publications & Recruitment  Summer Welcome Series  LC Orientation (August) Learning Communities  13 LLCs, 2 Mentorship Suites & 1 Residential Themed Floor  Learning Community Ambassadors  LLC & P4 Peer Mentors  Marketing, Publications & Recruitment  Summer Welcome Series  LC Orientation (August) Extended Orientation Initiatives  Summer Send-off Events  Summer Transition Series – Hangouts & Webinars  First-year Outdoor Orientation Trip  TigerConnect  Golden Beginnings Pre-Orientation Programs – Horizons (Diversity) & Serve2Succeed (Volunteer)  International Launch Orientation Experience Extended Orientation Initiatives  Summer Send-off Events  Summer Transition Series – Hangouts & Webinars  First-year Outdoor Orientation Trip  TigerConnect  Golden Beginnings Pre-Orientation Programs – Horizons (Diversity) & Serve2Succeed (Volunteer)  International Launch Orientation Experience FYE Student Leadership  Orientation Coordinators, Team Leaders & Leaders  Tiger Impact Welcome Coordinators & Leaders  Parent & Sibling Orientation Leaders  UNIV 101 Peer Success Coaches  Golden Beginnings Guides FYE Student Leadership  Orientation Coordinators, Team Leaders & Leaders  Tiger Impact Welcome Coordinators & Leaders  Parent & Sibling Orientation Leaders  UNIV 101 Peer Success Coaches  Golden Beginnings Guides New Student Orientation Programs  Tiger STRIPES: Freshman/Transfer Orientation & Pre-Enrollment  Parent/Family Orientation Track  Future Tiger Program (Sibling Track)  Tiger Impact: Fall Orientation Weekend  Spring New Student Orientation New Student Orientation Programs  Tiger STRIPES: Freshman/Transfer Orientation & Pre-Enrollment  Parent/Family Orientation Track  Future Tiger Program (Sibling Track)  Tiger Impact: Fall Orientation Weekend  Spring New Student Orientation University Retention Initiatives  ACCESS to Success—Student Success Plan  TigerIQ (Starfish) Early Alert Warning System  Mid-Semester Withdrawn & Semesterly Not Returning Student Surveys  20th Day Retention, Students of Color Data, & Mid-Term Grades Reporting  It Just Takes 1 Campaign  Retention SELFie  Parent Referral System  Spring CREW (Collegiate Recovery Workshop) University Retention Initiatives  ACCESS to Success—Student Success Plan  TigerIQ (Starfish) Early Alert Warning System  Mid-Semester Withdrawn & Semesterly Not Returning Student Surveys  20th Day Retention, Students of Color Data, & Mid-Term Grades Reporting  It Just Takes 1 Campaign  Retention SELFie  Parent Referral System  Spring CREW (Collegiate Recovery Workshop) Family Engagement  Family Association  Family Webinars (year-round – 5 total)  Family of the Year Recognition  Fall Family Weekend  Winter ‘Lil Sibs Weekend  Spring Family Reunion Brunch  Student Emergency Assistance Fund Family Engagement  Family Association  Family Webinars (year-round – 5 total)  Family of the Year Recognition  Fall Family Weekend  Winter ‘Lil Sibs Weekend  Spring Family Reunion Brunch  Student Emergency Assistance Fund FYE & Transition Programs  UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar  First 40 Days at Fort Hays—First 6 Weeks of Welcome  #UatFHSU  Tigers in a New Territory (out-of-state students)  First Year Photo Project curriculum  The Lighthouse Project (first-generation students)  First Year Scholars Recognition  Post-Traditional Student Orientation  Core2Campus FYE & Transition Programs  UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar  First 40 Days at Fort Hays—First 6 Weeks of Welcome  #UatFHSU  Tigers in a New Territory (out-of-state students)  First Year Photo Project curriculum  The Lighthouse Project (first-generation students)  First Year Scholars Recognition  Post-Traditional Student Orientation  Core2Campus Transfer Engagement  Tau Sigma Transfer Honor Society  Transfer Student Associates  Transfer Network Living Experience Transfer Engagement  Tau Sigma Transfer Honor Society  Transfer Student Associates  Transfer Network Living Experience Second Year Experience  Year FHSU Second Year Experience  Year FHSU

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: PRESENTER EXPERIENCE WITH UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Advancement Experience:Member, Emporia State University Alumni Association Board of Directors Member, ESU Alumni Association Board – Executive Committee Chair, ESU Alumni Association Board – Alumni Relations Committee Chair, ESU Alumni Association Board – Alumni Awards Selection Committee Member, ESU Foundation – National Campaign Committee Alumni Mentor, ESU School of Business Past President, ESU Alumni Association – Western Kansas Chapter Alumni Mentor, University of Central Missouri Alumni Association Doctoral Intern for University Advancement – Emporia State University Program Reviewer, NASPA Student Affairs Fundraising & External Relations Conference

WHY ARE YOU HERE?

THE MISSION OF OTR PROGRAMS: CAS STANDARDS FOR ORIENTATION PROGRAMS (OP)  OP must facilitate the transition of new students into the institution; prepare students for the institution’s educational opportunities & student responsibilities; and initiate the integration of new students into the intellectual, cultural & social facets of the institution.  OP must collaborate with colleagues & departments across the institution to promote student learning & development, persistence & success.  OP must inform students about the institution’s history, traditions & culture to facilitate affinity & integration.  OP must reach out to reach out to relevant individuals, groups, communities & organizations internal & external to the institution to collaborate to assist in offering or improving programs & services to meet the needs of students & other constituents to achieve program & student outcomes.

THE MISSION OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS CASE PRINCIPLES OF PRACTICE FOR ALUMNI RELATIONS  Alumni relations professionals lead strategic decisions & then perform roles serving their institutions & alumni including the following:  Championing the institution’s mission  Encouraging & fostering alumni involvement with their institutions  Building long-term relationships with alumni & other constituencies  Engaging with the research agenda  Critical collaboration includes partnerships with admissions, career services, athletics & student affairs.  Engagement Principles:  Inform: educate students about their future responsibilities & opportunities as alumni  Involve: involve students with alumni programs, services & events

THE MISSION OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS CASE PRINCIPLES OF PRACTICE FOR FUNDRAISING  Philanthropy: a voluntary exchange in which the values & aspirations of donors are matched with the values & aspirations of those they benefit  Fundraising professionals work on behalf of those served by their institutions during the exchange of values & represent their institutions to donors, volunteers & the larger public.  Ethical Principles:  Personal Integrity  Confidentiality  Public Trust  Disclosure  Compensation

THE MISSION OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS: AIA/NACUBO PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY PARTNERING  Build relationships – don’t just “show up” at community meetings to brief those about events & issues on campus  Mutual benefit – give equal weight & attention to institutional & community goals  Local representation – community partnering needs to be done with the recognized community governance organizations, not just interested and/or active individuals  Neighborhood identity – recognition that each neighborhood is different & form multiple partnerships to pursue each unique common agenda  City relationships – resolve differences before going to the city

SHARING OF THE FHSU EXPERIENCE: ALUMNI RELATIONS  Tiger Stripes: Freshman/Transfer Orientation & Pre-Enrollment Days  Introduction of TGOF  Traditions Tour  Alumni Association host of VIP (Very Important Parent) Reception

SHARING OF THE FHSU EXPERIENCE: ALUMNI RELATIONS  Summer Send-off Events  Unique look & feel  Standardized “program”  New Student, Family & Alumni Table Trivia Competitions  Alumni introducing & leading the fight song  Local gifts donated by the local alumni chapter  Transition Program: First 40 Days (welcome weeks) – Hallmark Track  Tiger Tales: Tiger Traditions – hosted by Tigers4Ever

SHARING OF THE FHSU EXPERIENCE: DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING  CASE ASAP’s Student Engagement & Philanthropy Month  February  Class of 2017 & FYE Student Leader Thank You Photo Shoot  Student Awareness Luncheon/End of FYE Celebration  Parent & Family – Student Emergency Assistance Fund  Donor gift – First-Year LLC Co-Curricular Experience Travel Grants

SHARING OF THE FHSU EXPERIENCE: ALUMNI RELATIONS & DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING  UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar Curriculum  Week 8 – Being a Tiger Now & Forever

SHARING OF THE FHSU EXPERIENCE: COMMUNITY RELATIONS  Summer Orientation Programs  Life in the City of Hays breakout sessions  DHDC presence at Student & Family Resource Fair  Extended Orientation Camp  Downtown Hays sneak peak  EO participants – C2C Team Leaders  International Student Orientation  Hays Area Chamber of Commerce partnership

SHARING OF THE FHSU EXPERIENCE: COMMUNITY RELATIONS  Core2Campus  Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau  Downtown Hays Development Corporation  FHSU Alumni Association  FHSU Brand Implementation Team  FHSU TGOF Committee  Eagle Communications  City of Hays Police Department  City of Hays Fire Department  FHSU Athletics  FHSU Marching Tigers

SHARING OF THE FHSU EXPERIENCE: COMMUNITY RELATIONS  Moving Forward  Year FHSU – connections with off-campus resources & persistence to graduation (Graduate Assistant for Off-Campus Student Life)  Tiger Impact Fall Welcome – Part-Time Job Fair (intentional engagement with off-campus employers)  Tiger Impact Fall Welcome – Interfaith/Religious/Spiritual Connection event (intentional engagement with off-campus churches & religious entities)

COLLECTIVE BRAINSTORMING Alumni RelationsDevelopment & Fundraising Community RelationsOther

MOVING FORWARD  What is 1 new strategy you will use to engage a university advancement partner in some form of an Orientation, Transition or Retention program on your campus?  What is 1 enhancement you will make to an existing strategy to better engagement a university advancement partner in some form an Orientation, Transition or Retention program on your campus?

ENGAGING UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT PARTNERS IN YOUR OTR PROGRAM BRETT BRUNER DIRECTOR OF FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE/PERSISTENCE & RETENTION FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY