Liana Caffrey Liza gentile Lori Zabatta Get on the Dean’s List: Developing Key Relationships with Academics on Campus Liana Caffrey Liza gentile Lori Zabatta

Can faculty help drive engagement? Learning Objectives: 1) Create a blueprint for their own institution that allows for a more granular approach to programming, resulting in a high level of engagement 2) Understand how a small shop maximizes relationships in order to achieve engagement goals 3) Create a schedule of low cost programs that have a high impact on students and alumni

History of Johnson & Wales University Founded in 1914 as a secretarial school by Gertrude I. Johnson and Mary T. Wales Sold in 1947 and became a business college College of Culinary Arts opened in 1973 Became a University in 1988 Multiple campus cities Center for Physician Assistant Studies opened in 2014

Alumni Statistics: JWU 112,000+ alumni worldwide 32% Culinary, 30% Hospitality, 24% Business, 14% Other Nearly 65,000 of which have graduated since 2000 42,000 age 22-35; 38,000 age 36-50; 23,000 51+ Where our alumni live 38,000 living in RI*, MA and CT; 15,000 in NY/NJ; 11,000 in FL*; 6,000 in NC*; 3,500 in CO*; 4,000 international Alumni Relations Team Small shop spread over four campuses New strategy * Denotes Campus city

History of Lesley University Established in 1909 by Edith Lesley Master’s Degree programs offered since 1955 Expressive Therapies founded in 1974 Counseling program offered since 1975 AIB joined Lesley University in 1998 and became Lesley’s 4th school The first PhD was awarded in 1992 Women’s College (undergraduate) became co-educational in 2004 College structure College of Art and Design (LUCAD); College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS); Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences (GSASS); Graduate School of Education (GSOE)

Alumni Statistics: Lesley University 30,000 live locally in Boston/Cambridge and Massachusetts; 10,000 in other New England states 45% in education; 25% in psychology/counseling/expressive therapies, 20 % in art and design; 10% in management Lesley delivers degree programs in on campus, off-campus (satellite), low residency, and on-line formats

Faculty Relationships At JWU Utilize faculty relationships with alumni for data exchange Update deans and faculty on our work and how they can help At Lesley Utilize faculty to conduct alumni receptions at Annual Conferences Dance Therapy Conference – UT; Music Therapy Conference – RI; International Education Conference - VT Partner with Faculty to offer lectures/engagement opportunities on campus Utilize key faculty at Alumni Weekend

On Campus: JWU Alumni Leaders on Campus Program description Committee work Involvement of faculty throughout the day Sports Entertainment Event – Management Conference College of Engineering & Design Gallery Opening

Off Campus: JWU JWU Connects SEEM in NYC Advertising/Marketing Webinar National Restaurant Association Show

JWU Reunion Cat Chat Opening Reception Distinguished Alumni Awards

On Campus: Lesley University Norma Kanner Expressive Therapy event New Teacher Community Literacy for All June Fox Community of Scholars/Professional Development Oxford Street Players MFA in Creative Writing MFA Visual Art Biennial

Off Campus: Lesley University Atlanta Ph.D. Alumni Reception Florida Receptions/Accepted Students California/Washington Receptions mini reunion to capture the off-campus teacher alumni; start new programs

Alumni Weekend: Lesley University Partner with entire College of Art and Design to reach out to disenfranchised alumni Heritage/History Kick-off exhibition/celebration Coordinated effort with Dean’s office, academics and staff Special Reception featuring retired/” fan favorite” faculty Special Reception with Chief Diversity Officer/Dean

Questions? Liana Caffrey Liza Gentile Lori Zabatta Director of Alumni Relations Manager of Alumni Relations Director of Alumni Relations Lesley University Johnson & Wales University johnson & Wales university lcaffrey@lesley.edu liza.gentile@jwu.edu lori.Zabatta@jwu.edu 617.349.8201 401-598-2465 401-598-4462