Conference Program - CASE

T U E S D A YTuesday 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesday 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesday 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.ALUMNIAdvocacy: Inspiring Alumni toTake a StandSheraton Ballroom I — Level 4Your institution doesn’t need a full-timeadvocacy director to create a grassrootspolitical network. In fact, the bestadvocacy efforts are integrated intotraditional alumni programming. Learnhow the Wisconsin Alumni Associationidentifies, involves and inspires alumni tosupport the University of Wisconsin-Madison on the state and federal level.— Mike Fahey, Director of State Relations,Wisconsin Alumni AssociationALUMNIThe Invisible and DisconnectedLives of Commuter-StudentsWho Become AlumniSheraton Ballroom II — Level 4For the commuter, student life is verydifferent. While residential students areconcerned with bonding with dorm matesand meeting the gang in the dining hall,commuters are more likely to be fightingfor parking, finding babysitters and neverquite feeling fully a part of the campuscommunity. Their experiences withcampus as commuters will carry into theirfuture relationship with their institution,impacting their willingness to volunteerand their support for their alma mater. Asmore and more students — andsubsequently, alumni — fall into thecommuting demographic, advancementprofessionals are challenged to find newand creative ways to reach out and engagethis unique population. Involving thisconstituency requires a new and modernapproach. In this session, we will explorewho the new commuter is, and how thecommuter differs from residentialstudents and commuter students fromyears past. Learn to think critically aboutthe commuter-student life, and discussstrategies on how best engage theirsupport and involve them in the life oftheir alma mater once they’ve graduated.— Ralph Amos, Assistant Vice Chancellor,Alumni Relations, UCLAALUMNIDevelopmentCreating CorporatePartnerships That HaveLeverage Alumni RelationsSheraton Ballroom III — Level 4Many large corporations haveconcentrations of alumni from the samecollege or university. Discuss how toleverage the relationship to promote yourinstitution and reach out to your corporatebased alumni.— Jeff Wendorf, Vice President,Programs and Outreach, WisconsinAlumni AssociationCOMMUNICATIONSThe Beloit College Mindset List:Cultural Touchstones That HaveShaped the Lives of Today’sFirst-Year StudentsMichigan Room — Level 2Every fall, as thousands of students arriveon college campuses across the country,Beloit College releases its Mindset List tohelp academics understand whatfreshmen know — and what they don’thave a clue about. CASE V is proud topresent one of the creators of the list, RonNief, who will talk about why and how theBeloit College Mindset List was developed,how it is compiled each year, and what itmeans to communications professionalsand others in higher education.— Ron Nief, Public Affairs Director, BeloitCollegeRemember to turn cell phones off as you enter sessions.2007 CASE V Conference 62 www.casefive.org