Cheza Cheza at KNLA graduation
Context in Leadership: Why It Matters More Than Ever
It is always a good time to think about #leadership in #context and how that is crucial to success. I am even more focused on it as I watch the…
Alumni Relations Keeps Getting Better!
As the summer brings a bit of a lull in alumni relations, it is a great time to focus on improving your knowledge and abilities to build a sustainable, effective,…
Learn to Connect, Engage, and Thrive in Alumni Relations
I am proud to announce the launch of Connect • Engage • Thrive — The Professionals Course in Alumni Relations at https://www.connectengagethrive.org/certificate-program! This ten-module online program is built for alumni…
Travel with A Purpose
In a world where travel often skims the surface of a place, service travel stands out as something deeply meaningful. Especially programs organized with the support of volunteers for volunteers,…
Well-being, Education, Community
In a recent conversation with Gretchen Dobson, my frequent co-author and friend, we discussed how to share thoughts on community and education in the context of their importance to well-being…
Four Pillars of a “Semester Online”
Although educational institutions are trying to return to more or even full in-person instruction, there continues to be extensive discussion and research about robust delivery of curriculum virtually. With the…
Forming a Successful Affinity Group: A Case Study
How does an alumni affinity group get started and, perhaps more importantly, what makes it sustainable beyond the initial excitement? There are many right answers and even more challenges along…