University Of New Haven Alumni Board Of Directors Meeting Minutes
The meeting covered the President's report, including updates on alumni giving and an oral history project. The Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) updates included details on a year-long oral history project to collect Charger stories and experiences. Discussion of the strategic plan priorities focused on market-responsive education, transformative student experiences, JEDIS (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Service), customized educational models, and a people-first approach. A guest speaker, the Vice President for University Advancement, reviewed the strategic plan, focusing on fundraising and advancement opportunities. Committee reports included updates on advancement, benefits and services, marketing, membership, and programs and events. Discussions included fundraising goals, alumni engagement, student initiatives (Charlie's Challenge, Charlie's Snack Shack, Charlie's Circle), future events (winery tour, Woodlawn Lanes), career talks, and the need to finalize committee goals. New business included discussion of a young alumni council and nominations for new ABoD members.