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May 20, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Metro State University Alumni Association Board Meeting
The Alumni Association Board Meeting included discussions on legislative updates affecting higher education, such as the amendment to the mission statute allowing Metro State to offer an applied doctorate in cyber security, and potential tuition increases. Summer and fall enrollment trends were positive, but concerns were raised about the federal government's proposed changes to Pell Grant eligibility and risk-sharing plans. Updates were provided on the Advocacy Committee, Foundation Board, and Membership Committee, including potential new board members. The board also discussed officer nominations, the Commencement Expo, the Alum of the Year voting, fiscal year giving, volunteer appreciation, and plans for an end-of-year playlist. Upcoming events and the FY26 meeting schedule were also reviewed.
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Metro State University Alumni Association Board Board Meeting
The Metro State University Alumni Association Board meeting included updates from the Advocacy and Membership Committees, discussions on the Week of Service and Commencement Expo, and a Foundation Board meeting update. The board discussed strategic planning, focusing on increasing alumni engagement, identifying a signature alumni-led engagement initiative, and establishing clear timelines and roles. Ideas were brainstormed to enhance alumni engagement and giving, including content for the buzz magazine, multiple ways of making gifts, incentives for donations, a TikTok channel, and various events. The next steps involve a survey to prioritize these ideas for execution.
Jan 1, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Metro State University Strategic Plan 2025-2029
The 2025-2029 Strategic Plan for Metro State University focuses on transforming lives by advancing inclusive excellence and social mobility. Key priorities include empowering student success and equity through tailored support systems and innovative instruction, embedding equity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles throughout the university, strengthening institutional resilience and financial sustainability, and developing a comprehensive community engagement strategy to address local and regional needs.
Nov 19, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Alumni Association Board Meeting
The meeting reviewed alumni engagement metrics, benchmarking against peer institutions such as Cleveland State University, California State University-East Bay, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Portland State University, and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The board discussed attendance policies, updated the Board Expectations document, reviewed the Membership Committee's progress, and provided updates on the Fundraising Committee's activities, including Give to the Max Day and the Alumni Professional Development Fund. A proposal for leadership training was presented, and plans for future meetings were discussed.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
