Engaging alumni is a cornerstone of academic program success, yet fostering meaningful connections can be particularly challenging for online programs. Outdated databases, the need for compelling content, sustained alumni interest, and reliable methods to evaluate engagement effectiveness all pose unique obstacles to achieving impactful alumni relations.
The University of Kentucky College of Social Work tackled these challenges head-on by implementing Slack as a foundational platform for interaction, significantly boosting alumni engagement within its program.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Establish a Framework for Alumni Engagement: Learn how to structure an engagement strategy for online programs using Slack as a primary interaction platform.
- Implement Proven Engagement Strategies: Identify best practices to ensure a successful rollout and ongoing success with Slack as an alumni engagement tool.
- Evaluate Engagement Impact with Data Analysis: Analyze and compare pre- and post-implementation data to validate the effectiveness of the alumni engagement framework and strategy.