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Advancement

The College of Arts and Sciences advances its mission through strategic approaches in external relations, development and communications.

The college's advancement teams work together to: 

  • Enhance the college’s reputation among alumni and friends.
  • Engage alumni as volunteers, advocates and supporters.
  • Manage college-level signature lectures and special events.
  • Build relationships and partnerships with corporate, nonprofit and community leaders.
  • Secure financial support from donors committed to the mission of the college. 

The teams also assists college departments, centers and institutes, faculty and staff with these endeavors.

External Relations

The external relations team manages the college’s Board of Visitors, Alumni Councils, alumni engagement and special events. It also builds relationships with community groups, corporations, nonprofits and other off-campus partners.

Development

The development team assists the college and its departments with fundraising and donor relations, including identifying and communicating with prospective donors and interfacing with the university's central development office.

 

The advancement teams collaborates closely with the college's communications team to promote events and communicate with alumni.

 

Leadership 

Derek Shook, Lead Senior Director of Advancement
Megan Plott, Director of External Relations

 

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