Program
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Conference Registration
Welcome to Chicago! Please stop by the registration desk starting at 12:00 p.m. to check in and pick up your conference materials.
Welcome
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CT
Let’s Get It Started In Here: Welcome, Faculty Introductions and Conference Overview
Meet your faculty and the other attendees during an energetic and interactive opening session! You will start your strategic plan by understanding WHY you should engage students and recent alumni as part of your program. Lastly, we will begin to define the current generation of students and recent alumni to better understand their needs.
Speakers: Tim Valentine, Associate Director, NYC Programs, New York University
Elective Session
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT
Student Leadership: Advising, Teaching, and Motivating Students
Are you struggling to find ways to connect with your students? Generational changes, the post covid world, many factors have created a need for a shift in how we approach our student leaders. Often times we try to reinvent the wheel, when perhaps we just need to rethink the way we approach the wheel. This session will talk about hits, misses and everything in between. We’ll take some time during this session for a facilitated discussion on what engagement approaches we find are connecting with our student leaders as well.
Speakers: Raeanna Mowl, Assistant Director, Student Alumni Engagement, Vanderbilt University
Elective Session
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT
The Art of Being Yourself: Elevate Your Career with Improvisation
Unlock your potential through the transformative power of improvisation. Amplify adaptability, refine listening skills, and cultivate collaboration in this captivating session. Be bold and embrace courage as you immerse yourself in this fun and interactive experience, equipping you with the tools to enrich both your professional and personal life.
Speakers: Alexander Beard, Sr. Assistant Director, Alumni Careers & Professional Engagement, William & Mary
Competencies: LeadershipStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: Level 2- Emerging Early CareerAll Levels
Elective Session
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT
Unlock The Power of Gen Z: Transforming Student Passion Into Alumni Giving!
Students are your biggest asset when connecting with Young Alumni. Join us for an exhilarating session as we delve into the groundbreaking approach the University of Wyoming took to revolutionize Giving Day through student involvement. Discover how 47 student organizations rallied donors to raise an impressive $77,242 in just 24 hours, showcasing the immense potential of Gen Z engagement in fundraising. From minimal participation in 2021 to skyrocketing numbers in 2022 and 2023, learn firsthand how strategic collaboration between student organizations and alumni networks can drive unprecedented fundraising success. Through interactive polls, engaging presentations, and dynamic Q&A sessions, you'll gain invaluable insights and actionable strategies to ignite young alumni engagement and unleash the full force of student passion for philanthropy. Don't miss this transformative session that promises to inspire, empower, and elevate your fundraising efforts to new heights!"
Speakers: Suweksha Shrestha, Annual Giving Coordinator, University of Wyoming
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingRelationship Building
Experience Level: Level 2- Emerging Early CareerLevel 1- Early Career
Plenary
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM CT
The Long Game – Transformations in Alumni Culture
Learn what is meant by the phrase “the long game” and why student and recent alumni engagement is a critical investment for the sustainability and longevity of any institution. Explore how generational culture impacts engagement strategy and begin to reimagine frameworks that reflect Gen Z values.
Speakers: Natalee Ellars, Senior Executive Director, Alumni Engagement, UC San Diego
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM CT
Networking Reception
Join conference faculty and your colleagues to network and unwind after Day 1. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drink tickets will be provided. Don't forget your business cards!
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