The IVY League Mindset
Top universities, like Ivy League, evaluate students on three crucial factors: academic prowess, personal qualities, and lifetime value. This lifetime value includes potential contributions, career achievements, and ongoing engagement. Let's look at the important points-
- Average universities usually focus only on academic performance and tuition fees & not on alumni.
- By embracing the Ivy League mindset and prioritizing lifetime contributions, you can propel your institution to achieve remarkable long-term success and financial security.
- Sounds interesting? continue reading to know more.
Ultimate Alumni Magnet
Do you want to know what is the ultimate alumni magnet & what are the ways to attract Alumni back in various forms? Let's get into the details-
- Faculty: Dr. Elizabeth Warren, a Harvard Law School alumna, returned as a faculty member and went on to become a prominent U.S. Senator and presidential candidate.
- Pursuing Another Degree: Samantha Power, after graduating from Harvard College, returned to complete her law degree at Harvard Law School before serving as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
- Alumni Sending Their Kids: President John F. Kennedy graduated from Harvard, and his daughter, Caroline Kennedy, also attended Harvard, maintaining a legacy of alumni engagement.
- For example- George W. Bush graduated from Yale, and his daughter Barbara Bush also attended Yale, continuing the legacy of alumni engagement.
- These are a few important factors that can work as wonderful magnets to attract your alumni back for more.
- Let's discuss a few more, keep reading.
Top Founders & CEOs
Do you know Princeton alumnus Jeff Bezos frequently engages with the university, sharing his insights and experiences through talks and mentoring sessions for aspiring entrepreneurs?
- Contribution of Money: Ron Perelman, an alumnus of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, has donated over $60 million to various university initiatives, enhancing facilities and research programs.
- Recruitment: Cornell alumnus Irene Rosenfeld, former CEO of Mondelez International, has actively participated in Cornell's recruitment initiatives, mentoring students and helping them secure internships and job opportunities within her network.
- By leveraging these strategies, top institutions maximize the potential of their alumni, creating a mutually beneficial relationship that spans a lifetime.
- Sounds right? Connect with us to know more about how your alumni can be an integral part of the success of your institution.
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