Alumni Board of Directors November 19, 2019 Meeting Agenda

I. Welcome

II. Guest Speaker: President Steve Kaplan

III. Review and Approve September Meeting Minutes

IV. Reports

a. Alumni Board President i. Centennial Update

b. Committees

i. Advancement ii. Benefits and Services iii. Marketing iv. Membership v. Programs and Events

c. Office of Alumni Relations

V. Old Business

VI. New Business

Next Meeting: January 21, 2020 www.newhaven.edu/alumniboardmeeting

Where we’ve been - 6/30/2004

• 631 first-year students

• 2,000 full-time undergraduates

• Cash and Investments = $8 million

• Total net assets = $32.6 million

• Long-Term Debt = $21.9 million

• Net investment in plant = $41.9 million

• Total building sq. ft. = 780,000 sq. ft.

• CFI = 1.23, financial exigency considerations

• Not-for-profit perspective

Where we are now

Then and Now

• 1,318 first-year students

• 4,659 full-time undergraduates

• Cash and Investments = $140 million

• Total net assets = $218 million

• Long-Term Debt = $132 million

• Net investment in plant = $217 million

• Total building sq. ft. = 1.4 million sq. ft.

• CFI = 4 to 5, focusing resources to compete

• Tax-exempt profit perspective

Where we’ve been - 6/30/2004

• 169 Full-Time Faculty– 113 or 67% tenured

• New Faculty Hires– n/a

• Faculty Compensation– Among the lowest in state among private

institutions

• 282 Full-Time Faculty– 119 or 42% tenured– Managing mix to 45% tenured;

25% tenure-track, and 30% non-tenure track

• New Faculty Hires– 155 new faculty hires since 9/1/2012– According to Google Scholar, our top faculty

are cited more than professors at our competitors

• Faculty Compensation– U.S. News Ranking – 27th among Regional

North Universities (among 170 institutions)– Among the highest in state among private

institutions

Where we are now

Faculty

“Best 385 Colleges” The Princeton Review

(2020)

Tagliatela College of

Engineering, U.S. News

& World Report (2020)

College of Business

accredited by AACSB

International (2015)

NSA Center

of Academic

Excellence (2019)

New England

Commission of Higher

Education (NECHE)

Colleges of Distinction (2019-2020)

Military Friendly SchoolsTop 20%

The New American Colleges &

Universities (2015)

National Recognition

U.S. News & World Report 2020 “Best Colleges”

• In U.S. News & World Report's (USNWR) 2020

"Best Colleges" rankings, the University is ranked

#66 in the North region, an improvement of nearly

30 positions from the previous year.

Chargers Marching Band(Started in 2009 with 20 members, has now grown to 300)

Prato, Tuscany, Italy Campus

Prato, Tuscany, Italy Campus

Canal Dock Boathouse – University Marine Sciences Center(3,7000 sq. ft. Marine Science Laboratory; 1,900 sq. ft. Classrooms; Budget $3.6 million)

University Commons - Birth of a College Town

University Commons – The Atwood

University Commons – The Park View

Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation

Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation

Summary and Schedule

• 44,000 sq. ft.– Media and Communications Studios– Makerspace– 3D Visualization Suite– Collaborative Classrooms– Innovative Engineering and Science Labs

• Estimated Completion Date – Early 2020

Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation

Example of Maker Space

Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation

School of Health Sciences

Future Growth

PHASE I - COMPLETE

School of Health Sciences

Charger Gymnasium ExpansionIn Preparation for a Potential Move to Division I Athletics

Esports

• Esport Management

– A concentration in B.S. Business Management (Fall 2020)

• In Development

– An interdisciplinary bachelor's program in esports and a companion master’s program in esports and technology, the first such graduate program in the U.S.

• Currently, more than 200 students are members of the esports club

Career Development

• 994 office appointments annually

• 105 collaborative programs

• 2,921 students engaged via collaborations

• 1,620 student attendance at recruiting events

• 779 mock interviews held

• 6,144 students engaged across all activities

Charger Challenge

• Reached $100 million goal 18 months ahead of schedule

• Increased goal to $120 million by the end of 2020

• Campaign priorities include supporting:– Cybersecurity education– School of Health Sciences– Department of Athletics and

student-athlete and fan experience

Prestigious Grants

• $4 million grant from the National Science

Foundation to establish Connecticut’s first

CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service

program to prepare students to work with

federal, state, or local government

organizations to prevent cyberattacks.

• Chemistry professor Chong Qiu, Ph.D.,

awarded a five-year, almost $700,000

National Science Foundation Early Career

Award for his groundbreaking research on

aerosols in the atmosphere.

New Administrators

Gregory Eichhorn, MBA

Vice President of Operations and Student Success

Sheahon Zenger, Ph.D.

Director of Athletics and Recreation

Minutes: University of New Haven Alumni Board of Directors Meeting Date: 9/17/2019 Attended: Dawn Alderman, Ryan Colbourn, Steve Dunnigan, Chrissy Falcha, Ken Johnson, Rick Polio, Rich Steeves, Tom Wilkinson Phone: Scott Brazis, Ayana Duncanson, Frank Harper, Dawn Gratalo, Chris Rinck, Russ Sharpe Introductions President’s Report: Committees should be meeting on a monthly basis to advance the initiatives of the Alumni Board. In an effort to fill open spots, plan for the future, continuity plan for the Committees, we have implemented co-chairs for each of the committees. Centennial: Next meeting is this week. Will provide Alumni Board with update via email after that weekend. Florida Centennial Celebration Weekend is in February 2020. Homecoming coming up, October 4-6, opportunity to meet the new Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger. Weekend full of activities. Oktoberfest Alumni Reception at Two Roads Brewing Company on October 24. Discussion about potential move to Division I related to costs and timing. Motion to approve May meeting minutes by Kenney, Second by Steve. Approved. Committee reports: (see reports for additional details) Marketing: Social media initiatives around Homecoming. Content has been crafted and posted on the Alumni Board Meeting website that ABOD members can share on their personal social channels. Will continue working with the editor on the Alumni Magazine and will talk about the vision for the next issue. ABOD should send any magazine feedback to Reece. Additional goals includes the slide deck that gives a general overview of the Alumni Board and the Committees. Advancement: Goals are in the handouts. Advancement is going to be working more closely with the Student Philanthropy Council. Will be involved with Get the Scoop on Philanthropy. Would like to get Board members to attend at least one SPC meeting per semester. Benefits and Services: Looking to continuing developing existing alumni networks, as well as utilize those networks for outreach to raise awareness about the University’s Centennial in 2020. Encourage participation in events and activities. Build substance. Use Centennial Homecoming as a vehicle to encourage

Minutes: University of New Haven Alumni Board of Directors Meeting Date: 9/17/2019 Membership Committee: Co-chairing with Kristina Conroy. The Committee’s goals are to engage associate members, identifying, nominating and inducting new members onto the Board, and re-engaging inactive members. Office of Alumni Relations: Reviewed Homecoming events and activities, and upcoming Centennial events. Discussed a few new social media initiatives. Old Business: Rich Steeves inquired about the progress of the Charger Horse statue. Dave Galla informed the Board of its proposed location in front of the Beckerman Recreation Center, and the unveiling to take place in the Spring. New Business: Dave Galla reminded the Board of the 100 for 100 initiative, and encouraged Alumni Board members to make their gift to the University. Next meeting will be on November 19 with President Kaplan. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm

Advancement Committee Report November 19, 2019

The purpose of the Advancement Committee is to represent the alumni community and provide input to the University in the area of advancement, which includes alumni relations, annual giving and stewardship. The Committee and the Alumni Board will advocate for and support the initiatives set forth by the Student Philanthropy Council and the Annual Giving Office.

Committee Members: Kenney Johnson – (Co‐Chair) Cindy Kohan – (Co‐Chair) Ryan Colbourn Eric St. Amand Advancement Committee Goals:

1. 100% Alumni Board Participation a. 100 for 100, 100% Alumni Board participation for our 100th Anniversary (2020 Centennial)

Current participation as of November: 10 out of 33 members, 30.3%

2. Work with and support Student Philanthropy Council

a. Feel Good February/Get the Scoop on Philanthropy/Senior 20 a. Attends and Supports events

b. NEW Advancement Committee/ABOD to attend 1 Student Philanthropy Council meeting per semester

3. Assist in Marketing and Promoting University Crowdfunding projects

a. Promote at least five projects via social media, email, etc.

4. NEW Support Giving Day | Founders Day a. April 30, 2020

5. Thank You Note Campaign

Progress to Date:

• We had our second committee conference call on November 13, 2019. We reviewed updates from goals and discussed opportunities for future involvement of Alumni Board members

• Eric met with members of the Student Philanthropy Council via videoconference on November 7

• Kenney attended the Get the Scoop on Philanthropy event on November 12

• Kenney and Dave participated in a calendar year end video campaign for the Office of Annual Giving

Benefits and Services Committee

November 2019 Report Committee Purpose: The Benefits and Services Committee works closely with the Office of Alumni Relations to provide strategic oversight of the Alumni Networks, Chapters and Clubs. The Committee also provides input on the benefits offered to members of the alumni association. Committee Members: Dawn Gratalo (Chair), Ayana Duncanson, Jef Thiffault, Jason Gamsby, Michael Qiu, Angela Marino, John Capozzo Benefits and Services Committee Goals:

1. Goal: Support the University’s Centennial by promoting activities through the Alumni networks 2. Goal: Grow existing alumni networks and develop newly formed networks 3. Goal: Support the university through Board member participation with students, faculty, and

alumni

Progress to Date:

• Benefits and Services Committee has had conference calls on 9/26, 10/10 and 11/14.

• Reviewed committee goals and progress towards goals

• Ayana is planning to broaden her outreach to Washington DC Alumni Network

• Heather is working on updating documentation for network development

• Heather has a videoconference call with Michael Qiu to discuss international alumni and the International Alumni Network.

• Once the networks statuses are confirmed, we will plan to post that information on the alumni website and being to advertise it on social and in the enewsletter

Alumni Board of Directors Marketing Committee

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Committee Members: Reece Buendia, Co-Chair; Antonio McDonald, Co-Chair; Frank Harper, Russ Sharpe, Jaylen Johnson, Adam Schierholz Purpose: To increase the engagement of the alumni population by elevating the awareness of the Alumni Board and Alumni Relations, ultimately leading to greater numbers of alumni becoming more emotionally and financially involved and engaged with the University community. Marketing Committee Update: November 2019

Goal: Continue to increase Alumni & Alumni Board participation on our four Social Media platforms

START CURRENT (11/19/19) GOAL

7/1/2019 Total # Increase Total % Increase # Increase

Facebook 4,312 4,614 302 4,743 10 431 Twitter 908 962 54 999 10 91 Instagram 806 943 137 967 20 161 LinkedIn 1,379 1,414 35 1,447 5 41

Goal: Create a social media template portal for the Alumni Board

• Create and maintain a mechanism for Alumni Board members to view and template-style content that can be shared on various social media platforms

• Develop Facebook group for Social Media ambassadors and unique hashtag to follow to repost content on Instagram

• Seek feedback from Alumni Board about what’s the best mechanism Goal: Continue our participation on the Alumni Magazine Steering Committee • Continue to meet on a regular basis to share feedback on the last issue, recommendations for future

articles, and thoughts on ideas for Elizabeth and the Magazine team

Goal: Maintain the Alumni Board and Alumni Relations presentation and create a lighter version

• The presentation was created last year to help present and future undergrads, alumni, the Board of Governors and others understand how we are engaging and impacting our alumni population.

• Created a lighter version, less than 10 slides, that can be used as a quick informational overview for anyone interested in the Alumni Board or Alumni Relations

• Continually update the content on this deck to ensure information is accurate

November 2019 ABOD Meeting Status Report

Membership Committee

The purpose of the Membership/Nominating Committee is to identify research and nominate a slate of candidates for membership on the Alumni Association Board of Directors, subject to the approval of the Board and thereafter election by the general membership of the Association.

This process is performed on an annual basis or as otherwise needed to ensure membership on the Alumni Association Board of Directors complies with the Constitution of the University of New Haven Alumni Association.

Committee Members:

Steve Dunnigan (Co- Chair), Kristina Conroy (Co-Chair), Dave Galla, Dawn Alderman, Scott Brazis, Chrissy Falcha

Goals

• Engage Associate Members in Alumni Board of Directors meetings and activities • Identify candidate(s) and recommend for openings on the Alumni Board of Directors. • Evaluate current membership in the Fall • Identify, review, and initiate process for nominating new members in the Spring. • Identify potential Associate Members • Develop strategy and process for reengaging or transitioning currently non-participating

members of the Board of Directors. • Continue to work to increase diversity to match demographics of the University of New Haven’s

Alumni population

Status

• Set up conference calls to discuss executing our communications plan to ensure continued engagement of current board members and identifying potential new members.

• 12/4, 1/8, 2/5, 3/4, 4/1 , 5/6, 6/3 6-7 PM • Held meeting and worked on planning/reach out for:

o Associate Board Member Program o Board Member Engagement

• Continued to work yearly Milestone plan

Sunday, December 15Winter Commencement Ceremony

February 7-9, 2020Florida Centennial Celebration Weekend

Friday, April 3, 2020Unveiling of Charger Statue

Saturday, April 4, 2020Centennial Ball

Thursday, April 30, 2020Centennial Founders Day Celebration

Thursday, April 30, 2020Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation

Grand Opening and Tours

Thursday, April 30, 2020Centennial Speaker Series: Michio Kaku

Sunday, May 17, 2020Centennial Commencement Ceremonies

November 6-8, 2020Centennial Homecoming Weekend