Engagement: Targeted Constituency Engagement
Entries should be an initiative to engage a targeted constituency in an activity or event that advances the mission or a goal of the institution. Constituencies can be internal (such as faculty and staff) or external (such as community leaders or nearby residents). Engagement results should be noteworthy and measurable, and serve as a model for other institutions.
For example:
Strategic plan participation
Parent/grandparent programming
Do not enter:
Alumni engagement initiatives. Enter those in the appropriate Alumni Relations Initiative category.
Student engagement initiatives. Enter those in Engagement: Student Engagement Initiatives.
Fundraising initiatives and activities. Enter those in Fundraising: Targeted Campaigns & Appeals.
Online events
Volunteer engagement initiatives. Enter those in Engagement: Volunteer Engagement.
Judges will score nominations from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) in these five areas:
Ability to serve as a model for other institutions
Creativity and innovation
Impact and results
Strategy and methodology
Use of resources (budget, people, and time) and return on investment
Judges also may consider:
Quality and clarity of nomination and supporting materials
Special circumstances/overcoming adversity