ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Fall 2010 Meeting

ALUMNI CONSTITUENCIES COMMITTEEALUMNI CONSTITUENCIES COMMITTEE

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Class of 1960 anniversary giving 2.1 Million Dollars

Over 280 registrantsA new class giving model

Old Guard induction

ALUMNI CONSTITUENCIESFALL 2010 CLASS REUNIONS

Event Date

Class of ’85 September 10-11

Class of ’75 September 17-18

Class of ’65 October 8-9

Class of ’60 October 14-16

Class of ’70 October 22-23

Class of ’80 November 4-5

Young Alumni (six classes) November 26-27

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FALL 2010 COLLEGE AND OTHER CONSTITUENCY EVENTS

Event Date

Corps of Cadets Homecoming September 11

College of Engineering Homecoming September 11

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Homecoming

September 18

College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences Homecoming

October 9

College of Science Homecoming October 9

College of Veterinary Medicine Homecoming October 16

Pamplin College of Business Homecoming October 23

Graduate School Homecoming November 4

College of Natural Resources and Environment Homecoming

November 4

College of Architecture & Urban Studies Homecoming

November 27

Multicultural Alumni Reunion November 27 5

FALL EVENT REGISTRATIONS

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0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Class Reunions Constituency Homecomings Total

SPRING & SUMMER 2011 EVENTS

Event Date

Food for Thought:  Entertaining with Fine Wine and Creative Cuisine

February 18-20

Focus on Photography:  Learn from the Masters March 25-27

Old Guard Reunion May 25-27

Sustainability in Agriculture and Natural Resources:  Gardening, Urban Forestry, Crops, Livestock, and Food Safety

June 16-19

Off Off Broadway:  A Behind the Scenes Look at Theatre Arts

July 1-3

A Day in the Life of College Admissions July 29-30

Steppin’ Out at Summer Around the Drillfield August 4-7

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ALUMNI CONSTITUENCIESALUMNI CONSTITUENCIES

Meet our Constituency Staff

JAMIE LUCERO, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS AND AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL EVENTSCOLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES

Director of Alumni Relations

Coordinate all activities of the College Alumni Organization (CALSAO) and its Board of Directors

Assist board in organizing annual Scramble for Scholars golf tournament

Plan and travel to alumni regional events in the Commonwealth featuring speakers from campus and highlighting off-campus facilities and programs

Plan annual Alumni Awards Weekend

Coordinate marketing efforts of CALSAO through online and print media outlets and displays

Cultivate and secure sponsors for various events; cultivate donors for CALSAO endowment funds

NEW! Introduced “Virginia Agriculture” tent at 2010 CALS FALL FEST Homecoming Celebration featuring exhibitors from agricultural organizations and commodity groups along with departments and student organizations

Assist departments in planning anniversaries and with print and e-mail communication with alumni

Collaborate with Recruitment Coordinator to develop materials for board’s assistance in recruitment and to develop the Young Alumni Network

Director of Ambassador Program

Thirty five Ambassadors serve the college by assisting undergraduate recruitment efforts, alumni activities, and career fairs

Develop leadership and team-building activities

Host Welcome Social for incoming freshman and transfer students (250+ in attendance)

Service and agricultural educations projects for the communityB.S. 1999 (Animal Science)

University of Central MissouriM.S. 2001 (Animal Science)

Kansas State UniversityCoordinator of Special Events

Plan annual Scholarship Banquet for donors and students (400+ in attendance each year)

Plan annual Fall Kickoff Picnic for students, faculty, and staff (1000+ in attendance each year)

Plan annual Outstanding Senior Luncheon and assist with college Commencement Ceremony

Assist in planning college and departmental special events and dedications

JAN WILSON, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS AND CAREER SERVICESFOR THE COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN STUDIES

Director of Alumni Relations

Plan and oversee all special events for the college including research symposiums, lecture series, awards ceremonies, celebrations of high achievement, new faculty gatherings, new program launches , new facility introductions, and retirement galas

Coordinate and oversee all college events and alumni receptions in conjunction with regional, national and international conferences and competitions (including travel to select events)

Serve as member of College Diversity Committee and College Recruitment Sub-Committee

Recruit, interview and select CAUS Student Ambassadors and serve as their Faculty Advisor

Promote alumni events and news on the College website, Bi-annual Online Magazine and numerous department newsletters

Director of Career Services

Develop and encourage stronger relationships between CAUS and VT Career Services to increase Career Services presence within the College

Increase student awareness of unique career development information and employment opportunities using all available resources at VT

Serve as first and main point of contact to key stakeholders within CAUS to communicate and promote VT Career Services Program goals

Meet with select recruiters to enhance relationship between employers and CAUS Dean, Associate Deans, School Directors, Department Heads, Faculty and Students

Receive and review requests for Career Services workshops and coordinate requested workshop sessions for CAUS students and faculty

B.A. 1978 (Sociology)University of NC at Greensboro

A.O.S. 1995 (Culinary Arts) California Culinary Academy

CAROLYN BAIN, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS VIRGINIA TECH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Coordinate alumni and special events for the College of Engineering Dean’s Office and Development.

Assist the College of Engineering’s 12 departments with planning, coordinating and attending reunions, department anniversary events and other special events.

 Serve on the College of Engineering’s:•Administrative Committee•International Alumni Board•Commencement Committee•Advancement Committee

I am committed to serving the College of Engineering’s 56,000+ alumni and maintaining their ties to the college, the university and the alumni association.

Promote alumni activities through the engineering website, monthly newsletter and other publications.

 Assist with the fall and spring Dean’s Advisory Board meetings, the Committee of 100 and the Academy of Engineering Excellence.

B.S. 1996 (I/O Psychology)High Point University

KELLIE T. WELLS, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & HUMAN SCIENCES

Director of Alumni Relations

Oversee the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Alumni Advisory Board

Serve as the facilitator of the CLAHS Alumni Advisory Board scholarship

Sit on various departmental alumni boards

Responsible for promoting alumni events on both the College website and in newsletters and magazines

Plan all special events for the college including retirement , new faculty, new programs, grand openings, departmental anniversaries, etc.

Conduct all personal correspondence with alumni through mailings, email, and phone calls

Assist with the CLAHS Student Ambassador Program

Oversee award nominations

Assist in planning CLAHS development events

Serve as liaison with the university on major events for the entire alumni population including an Old Guard Reunion in May and assisting with special events throughout the year

LANE GUILLIAMS, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONSCOLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT

Director of Alumni Relations

Plan and travel to alumni receptions in conjunction with college alumni events (regionally and nationally)

Assist with planning of annual student event - Mudbass

Work with CNRE Student Ambassadors at alumni events

Serve as coordinator and chair for Alumni Board programs (mentor program and ambassador program)

Responsible for promoting alumni events on both the College website and in printed CNRE Newsmagazine

Serve as Secretary of the CNRE Alumni Board

B.S. Virginia TechM.A. University of

Oklahoma

M.A. 2000 –Virginia TechAdult Learning /Career

Development

Serve as member and advisor to 6 Pamplin Advisory Boards Pamplin Advisory Council; Accounting & Information

Systems Alumni Board; Finance Alumni Advisory Board; Hospitality & Tourism Management Advisory Board; MBA Alumni Advisory Board; Management Alumni Advisory Board

Promote alumni events on College and Alumni websites, newsletters and magazines

Assist several student organizations in planning and promoting events on campus and off-campus.

Serve as Faculty Advisor to National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Hospitality Management Association

NEW! Secured funding to provide 3 corporate sponsored student recruiting & alumni gathering tailgates

Develop and promote Wachovia and BB&T Speaker Series – including Recent Alumni Award recipient speaker

NEW! Developing Wine and Food Pairing Weekend & Beer Tasting/Silent Auction

Plan and coordinate multiple offsite alumni dinners/receptionsfor Pamplin Development team. Locations to include: Atlanta, NYC, Chicago, Arizona, Charlotte/Raleigh, Northern Virginia, Virginia Beach, Florida and Richmond

Bonnie GilbertDirector of Alumni Relations

ROBIN JACKSON, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Committed to serving the college’s alumni

base and continually striving to strengthen the bond between our alumni, the college, and the university.

Serve as a member of the College of Science Advancement Team, working in conjunction with our Development and Communications office to steward and promote our alumni.

Coordinate alumni and special events for the College of Science Dean’s office.

Assist the College of Science departments with planning and coordinating lectures, advisory board meetings, reunions, and other special events.

Plan and coordinate fall and spring Dean’s Roundtable Advisory Board meetings.

Promote alumni activities through the college website, departmental newsletters, college magazine, and student organizations.

Serve on the Executive Committee of the college’s student based Dean’s Leadership Council.

Serve on the Editorial Committee of the College of Science magazine.

Serve as the Alumni Association’s representative to the Alumni Award for Research Excellence committee.

NEW! Continuing the momentum of the university’s $1 billion fundraising campaign, after its completion, by working with our Development office to host a series of regional alumni events.

NEW! Planned and coordinated a ‘Celebration of Excellence’ luncheon to celebrate the talent within the college and honor those whose support makes their success possible.

NEW! Establishing a Recent Alumni Network in order to broaden our focus to garner more involvement with our recent alumni, both undergraduate and graduate.

B.S. 1974 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

M.A.L.S. 2002 East Tennessee State

University

LYNN YOUNG , DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS AND STUDENT AFFAIRSVIRGINIA-MARYLAND REGIONAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Director of Alumni Relations

Plan and travel to alumni receptions in conjunction with National Veterinary Associations (regionally and nationally)

Cultivate and secure sponsors for various events (up to $10,000) annually

Serve as Secretary/Treasurer of the VMRCVM Alumni Society Board of Directors

Responsible for promoting alumni events on both the college website and in newsletters and magazines

Plan all special events for the college including retirement, new faculty, new programs, etc.

NEW! Plan continuing education programming throughout Virginia

NEW: Currently collecting Corps stories for inclusion in the Corps Review

Director of Student Affairs

Responsible for coordination of Vet College Tours

Direct the VM Recruitment Program – Vet Students visit high schools with a diverse minority and/or rural student populations to speak about various careers in veterinary medicine

Responsible for Prospective Student Weekend in conjunction with the annual Open House (attracting over 1000 participants)

Responsible for coordination of week-long freshman student orientation program

Liaison to the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Approve outside speakers on behalf of student clubs and work closely with student leadership (Class Officers and Club Presidents)

B.S. 1989 (Business Ed.)M.A. 1995 (Student Personnel)

Virginia Tech

Alumni Responsibilities

Conduct the annual Corps Homecoming event

Conduct the annual Highty-Tighty Reunion in conjunction with 50th reunion weekend

Manage a comprehensive donor support and recognition program

Plan for and execute one VTCC alumni event for each class reunion

Publish three issues of the Corps Review annually

Travel to alumni chapters to provide VTCC updates

VTCC Staff Responsibilities

Full-time resource responsible for a variety of staff functions

Assist in leadership and values training to cadets

Manage all Corps scholarships (~$1.5M annually)

Primary liaison with the VT athletic department (including flyover coordination)

Manage VTCC partnership with MCPS for county Winning Choices character program

Assists in public affairs function for the VTCC, including VTCC page in each VT Magazine

B.S. 1971 (Business Mgt)Virginia Tech

M.A. 1978 (General Studies)Texas Christian University

COLONEL ROCK ROSZAK, USAF (RETIRED)ALUMNI DIRECTOR, VIRGINIA TECH CORPS OF CADETS

Alumni Responsibilities

Manage Multicultural Alumni Advisory Board Plan constituency group reunions Host regional alumni programs and events in Richmond, VA

Beach & Northern VA Secure corporate sponsorships for programming efforts Serve as liaison to university committees including:

●University’s Council for International Affairs (UCIA)

●Undergraduate Student Taskforce on Race

●MLK university planning committee Assist in donor cultivation and stewardship activities Collaborate with over 20 university departments/units to

build connections with alumni Implement the Diversity Strategic Plan in programming

model

LAURIE BROGDON , DIRECTOR OF MULTICULTURAL ALUMNI PROGRAMS

VIRGINIA TECH OFFICE FOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONProgram Purpose

Build mutually beneficial relationships between multicultural alumni and the university

Coordinate special outreach projects aimed at engaging alumni in university and alumni relations

Assist members of multicultural alumni constituent groups to maintain connections with the university

Alumni Responsibilities

Organize mentoring program to connect alumni with current and prospective students

Plan regional yield events for underrepresented high school students and parents.

Organize alumni admissions ambassadors program

Plan “Legacy Through Leadership” speaker series for current students

B.A. 2004 Communication Virginia Tech

M.A. 2011 Communication Virginia

Tech

GWEN HARRINGTON, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR ALUMNI RELATIONSYOUNG ALUMNI, TRAVEL AND SENIOR TRANSITION PROGRAMS

Oversee and coordinate the Virginia Tech Alumni Association (VTAA) Travel Program

Provide oversight of reunion and special events including class reunions using effective planning, marketing and leadership

Create and manage projects, activities, and events that facilitate Student Transition and Young Alumni constituency programs

Speaker Series - Virginia Tech for lifeGrad FairGrad Bash Senior MailingStudent Recognition BanquetReading Day Study SessionsEssential Europe – Grad Trip

Responsible for promoting young alumni, travel and student programs in various marketing materials including websites, magazines, etc.

Oversee development and ongoing management of the Hokie Nation Network (HNN), an exclusive professional networking site for Virginia Tech alumni, students, faculty and staff

NEW! Manage Young Alumni Mixers to help engage alumni in regional events Two mixers were in partnership with the

Director of Multicultural Programs and Services to reach a more diverse group

NEW! Recruit Young Alumni Chapter Chairs. 1st chair in New Jersey – Christina Smith

NEW! Develop new HokieZone agreement with the bookstore to help support the Student Alumni Associates (SAA)

Advise, recruit, and mentor the student organization, Students Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT).

B.S. 2001 (Psychology)Pursuing a degree in MIT

Virginia Tech

ALUMNI CHAPTERS COMMITTEEALUMNI CHAPTERS COMMITTEE

2010 CHAPTER OFFICERS FORUM• 160 total participants – 95 chapter officers – 43 chapter areas

• Seattle & San Antonio Chapters traveled the furthest distance

• Six Board members present:

Curry Roberts Greg Merritt

Kendley Davenport Nick Moga

Pam McConnell Mark Lawrence•

• Discussion Highlights:• Engaging Alumni Across Generations• University & Diversity Strategic Planning• Introduction to new Scholarship Gateway program• Alumni Career Resources• Legislative Advocacy

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CHAPTER OFFICERS FORUM

• 49 Outstanding Chapter Awards

• 14 Chapter Achievement Awards

• Most Improved Chapter:

New Jersey

• Outstanding New Chapter:

Western North Carolina

• 6 Superlative Awards:

Outstanding Community Service: National Capital Region, Capital Area Food Bank

Outstanding Event: Alleghany Highlands, Blue-Gray Banquet

Outstanding Fundraising Event: Denver, Wine Tasting and Silent Auction

Outstanding Golf Tournament: NC Triad, Carroll Dale Charity Golf Tournament

Outstanding Scrapbook: National Capital Region

Outstanding Website: New York City, marooneffect.org

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Chapter Awards

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

0102030405060

Outstanding Chapter Awards

CHAPTER OFFICERS FORUM

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Outstanding Chapter VolunteerJill Heyman

NC Triad Chapter

Outstanding Chapter OfficerMarvin Boyd

National Capital Region Chapter

CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS2010-2011

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63 Chapters awarded 162 scholarships to incoming freshmen for a total of $185,200

1999

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2000

-01

2001

-02

2002

-03

2003

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2004

-05

2005

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2006

-07

2007

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2008

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2009

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2010

-11

$0

$50,000

$100,000

$150,000

$200,000

Award Amount

1999-00

2000-01

2001-02

2002-03

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

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80

120

160

# Scholarship Awards

CHAPTERS AND CLUBS

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36 In-State Chapters and ClubsContacts needed for Blue Ridge, Charlottesville and Piedmont

99 Out-of-State Chapters and Clubs (42 States)Contacts needed for Arkansas, Indianapolis, Southern Maryland,

Starkville, Oklahoma and Morgantown

SPRING 2010 TELECONFERENCES AND OPEN FORUMS

Date Topic

Wednesday, January 13th Golf Tournament Best Practices

Tuesday, January 20th Diversity Programming in Chapters

Saturday, January 30th Winter Officer Training2 Hour Web Conference

Thursday, February 4th Scholarships & Financial Aid Update

Tuesday, February 16th Community Service Programming

Thursday, March 4th Electronic Chapter Development

Thursday, April 1st Marketing & Publicizing Chapters

April/May 2010 Three Open Forums Based on Chapter Size

July 2010 New Officer TrainingTwo 2-Hour Web Conferences

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Pinehurst ChapterHokies for a Hungry Sandhills

food drive

50 chapters participated in community service projects in 2009-20107 chapters held their first community service eventIncrease of nearly 25% in number of service projects from 82 to 101

Goal for 2010-2011 is to have each chapter participate in a community service project at least once during the year

Ut Prosim Update, an on-line newsletter meant to connect service among alumni and students. Published 4 issues

CHAPTERS COMMITTEE FOCUS 2010-2011

• Develop strategies to engage Alumni Board members more involved with local chapters.

• Develop ways to connect current students with local alumni chapters.

• Improve communications support to our chapters.

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ALUMNI SERVICES & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEEALUMNI SERVICES & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

ALUMNI SERVICES

REVENUE

 2007/08 Actual

2008/09 Actual

2009/10 Projection

2009/10 Actual

2010/11 Projection

Merchandising/Tour Revenue           Acirris (Alumni Lamp) $360 $0 $350 $0 $100 Waterfield (Online Banking) $7,283 $6,030 $5,800 $2,705 n/a AIA (Insurance Program) $59,041 $68,807 $75,000 $75,125 $80,000 Alumni Tours $26,820 $20,070 $15,000 $12,882 $18,000 Class Ring Commission     $60,000 $64,050 $90,000 Commemorative Brands (Announcements/Rings) $26,840 $17,856 $1,000 $1,707 $1,000 Cut In Stone Pictorial $14,690 $1,940 $1,000 $730 $400 LaHart Catalog n/a $2,652 $3,000 $1,959 $2,000 Legendary Teams Seminars n/a $1,617 n/a $507 n/a Moseley Prints $220 $605 $300 $105 $150 On Campus Marketing (Old Diploma Frame Vendor) $14,184 $14,270 n/a n/a n/a Standard Chairs (Captains Chairs) $14,018 $8,784 $6,000 $7,383 $6,000 University Frames n/a $16,630 n/a $218 n/a Virginia Tech Magazine Ad Revenue $44,000 $54,500 $35,000 $27,000 $7,500 New Programs:           Eric Fitzpatrick - Game Day     $2,500 $2,472 $2,500 Commemorative Brands (Letterman Jackets)     $2,000 $2,184 $2,000 Hokie Bird Coffee     n/a $40 $250 Bookstore: Frames/Announcements     $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 Bookstore Partnership (Advertising/Sponsor)         $25,000

Total: $207,457 $213,761 $256,950 $249,067 $284,900

UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE PARTNERSHIP

New strategic partnership with University Bookstore

Receive $50,000 from Bookstore for partnership in Graduation Invitations and Diploma Frames

Receive $25,000 from Bookstore for advertising and sponsorships

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“GAME DAY” & “GAME NIGHT” PRINT BY ERIC FITZPATRICK

18” X 24” PrintReceive $25 for

each print soldRetails for $65

ALUMNI CAREER RESOURCES PROGRAM

• Consultant hired effective Sept 1st and is housed two days a week in Holtzman Center.

• Focus areas of the program are: Website – www.alumni.vt.edu/career -Revamped with content for alumni

looking for jobs or changing careers. Includes assistance with networking, interviewing, resume writing, etc. Webinars on relevant career topics and ideas are included.

Marketing – A job board containing numerous job openings on Hokie Nation Network is critical in serving our alumni career needs. Marketing campaigns and incentive programs are currently underway to populate the Hokie Nation Network with additional alumni profiles and job postings by employers.

Personal assistance – responding to phone calls and emails from alumni and recruiters, presenting the program at chapter events where career related topics are featured, and creating articles and newsletters to inform Hokies about the program are key success factors .

SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES IN ALUMNI CAREER RESOURCES PROGRAM AND VIRGINIA

TECH CAREER SERVICES

Alumni Career Resources Supports all Virginia Tech alumni Job postings for experienced personnel are featured on “Hokie

Nation Network” Counseling services are referred to trained career counselors

VT Career Services Supports Virginia Tech students and recent grads Job postings for university hires are primarily featured on

“Hokies4Hire” Career counselors are available for on-campus sessions

Collaboration with VT Career Services, sharing information on relevant programs for both audiences, and maintaining synergy and communication is important to provide alumni with beneficial services.

ALUMNI CAREER RESOURCES PROGRAM

Any questions, concerns, ideas, suggestions, and/or needs regarding career resources should be sent to:

Nancy Brittlenbrittle@vt.edu

Office 540-231-8901Cell 540-553-1013

www.alumni.vt.edu/career

COMMUNICATIONS SUMMARY

2009 - 2010(July 1 - June 30)

2010-2011(July 1 – August 31)

No. Mailable Alumni 195,990 202,404

Website Hits 175,616 12,351 (July only)

Printed Pieces 273 40

E-mail sends 521 179

Outsourced Pieces 122 14

Web Work/Updates 205 22

HNN Registrants 8,417

Facebook Fans 8,783

COMMUNICATIONS SUMMARYHIGHLIGHTS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS INITIATIVES

• New Student Orientation• Career Fairs• Parent Newsletter• Hokie Focus• “What’s In Store” (University

Bookstore publication)• VT Magazine• Press Releases• Features in local newspapers

• Alumni Open House during Seniors Movin’ On

• Gobblerfest• VT NetLetter• Collegiate Times• Organization Presentations • Listserv’s (RA, Student

Organizations

VIRGINIA TECH MAGAZINE

Summer 20108 pages

Spring 2010 16 pages

Fall 20108 pages

• The Hokie Nation Network (HNN) is a free professional networking site designed exclusively for Hokies

• Users will be able to post career opportunities, while those seeking employment can share their resumes and promote their skills

• Information on programs of the Alumni Association, colleges and departments, student organizations, and on-campus and off-campus activities

• Total Hokie Nation Network Registrants: 8,417

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LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY UPDATE

• Degree Attainment, Financial Aid and Workforce Training Committee

• Implement Innovation and Cost Containment Committee

• Regional Strategies/Partnerships for Research and Economic Development

The Virginia Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2011

TJ21- Top Jobs Higher Ed Legislation

TJ21- 3 MAJOR COMPONENTS

Capturing Virginia’s

Economic Opportunity:

• Fueling economic growth Estimated economic impact of 100,000 additional degrees by 2025

• Preparing Virginian’s for top job opportunities STEM Degree Initiatives and Marketplace Demands

• Public-Private Research Initiatives

Reform-Based Investment:

• Optimizing utilization of physical and instructional resources

• Using technology-enhanced instruction to deliver great value Virtual Departments, Online Courses, and Electronic Textbooks

• Creating innovative and economical degree paths Community college transfer programs, expedited degree options

• Continuing the success of Systemwide Restructuring

TJ21 MAJOR COMPONENTS CONTINUED

TJ21 MAJOR COMPONENTS CONTINUED

Affordable Access: Forging a New Funding Model

• Predictable, Reliable, and Sustainable Reducing drastic funding swings in state funding

• Increased access for Virginia students Per-student funding to incentivize and support growth

• Increased need-based financial aid Alleviating middle-income squeeze

• Rainy Day Fund Guarding against tuition spikes in the future

TJ21 FUNDING MODEL

Incentives for Economic Impact and Innovation

Need-Based Financial Aid

Per-Student Enrollment Growth Funding

Basic Operations and Instruction

VIRGINIA TECH LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

Our Charge: To help alumni become more

knowledgeable concerning the

University’s needs that can be met best

through state appropriations or

federal grants

How can we best accomplish this goal?

Virginia Tech Hokies for Higher

Education on Facebook

Virginia Tech Hokies for

Higher Education Quarterly Newsletter

Virginia Tech Government

Relations Advocacy Network

Hokies for Higher Education Newsletter VT Legislative Advocacy

VIRGINIA TECH LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

To encourage support for the programs of the University by elected representatives at the state and national levels

through a “Hokies for Higher Education” network

• Organize activities at the Chapter and Regional Levels

• Encourage the creation and fostering of relationships with elected officials

• Promote a dedicated “Hokie Day” for visits by volunteers to the General Assembly (January 27, 2011)

HOKIE DAY 2010

HOKIE DAY 2011: January 27th, 2011

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ralph Byers

byers@vt.edu 540-231-7111

Elizabeth Hooper

ehooper@vt.edu 804-786-1604

Virginia Tech Government Relations

www.govrel.president.vt.edu

Virginia General Assembly

http://legis.state.va.us/

STUDENT PROGRAMS COMMITTEESTUDENT PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATES• Support for Fall Alumni Association Events• Hokie Hi! Welcome Back Picnic – “Tunnel Guards”• Gobblerfest Event (downtown Blacksburg near Squires)

- Class of 2012 Kick-off Concert (capacity crowd)

- Student Organization Fair (SAA, Class Programs)

- SAA Spirit Rally• Fall Retreat at SELU (Radford University) on September 26• Spirit Rallies – September 17, October 15 (Homecoming), November 3• Float in Blacksburg Holiday Parade• Holiday Dinner for Members• STAT – Students Today Alumni Tomorrow Initiative• HokieZone T-shirt sales – over 2,000 sold through University Bookstore• Bi-weekly meetings• Promote Hokies Respect• Early SAA Recruitment Information Sessions in November• Bylaws Revision

CLASS PROGRAMS• Classes of 2010, 2011 and 2012 Ring Sales• Class of 2010 Fall Commencement Planning• Class of 2008 and 2010 Class Gift – Columbarium on grounds of Alumni Center• Class of 2011 Class Gift – Dedication of Big Ring in Squires Atrium• Class of 2011 Commencement Speaker Selection• Class of 2012 Class Gift Planning• Class of 2012 Kick-Off Concert

Class Sponsor: Dr. Edward F.D. Spencer• Class of 2012 Game Day at Lane Stadium – September 18• Class of 2012 Ring Premiere – October 5

featuring the Charles M. Forbes ʼ49 Collection• Class of 2013 Leadership Team Application Process and Information Sessions• Class of 2013 Leadership Interviews• Class of 2013 Ring Design Process• Class of 2013 Leadership Team Retreat• Class of 2013 Dinner hosted by Tom Tillar for officers and design committee• Class Election Information Session for Class of 2014

STUDENTS TODAY ALUMNI TOMORROW INITIATIVE

• Integration of STAT message into SAA• Promote the Alumni Association services to students, student organizations, senior

classes, etc.• Engage students and young alumni with speaker programs, workshops, and seminars• Train SAA to effectively promote the Alumni Association• Develop and implement programs to area chapters and encourage their involvement

with undergraduate students, with the goal of securing a connection with the Alumni Association

• Promote Grad Fair and Virginia Tech for Real Life Speaker Series in both fall and spring semesters

• Fall Programs:

- Grad Fair

- Virginia Tech for Real Life Speaker Series

- Senior Mailing