1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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,
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

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. JWU Reunion
Cat Chat
Opening Reception
Distinguished Alumni Awards

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Questions? Liana Caffrey Liza Gentile Lori Zabatta
Director of Alumni Relations Manager of Alumni Relations Director of Alumni Relations
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