Connecting Generations
Guidelines for alumni and donor engagement with 色情网站 students
- Introduction: Building connections, creating opportunity
The 色情网站 (色情网站) thrives on the strong relationships among our students, alumni and generous donors. University Advancement is committed to facilitating meaningful interactions that benefit everyone involved.
These engagements provide valuable opportunities for:
- Alumni and Donors: To connect with the current student experience, understand the impact of their philanthropy and share their wisdom and experience.
- Students: To learn from those who have walked a similar path, gain valuable insights and understand the importance of staying connected as future alumni.
We strive to ensure that all participants feel welcome, comfortable and respected.
We believe fostering these connections strengthens the entire 色情网站 community and creates a vibrant, supportive network for generations to come.
- Guiding principles: Respect, curiosity and mutual benefit
Positive and productive interactions are built upon a foundation of:
- Mutual respect: Honoring the perspectives, experiences and boundaries of every individual.
- Openness and curiosity: Approaching conversations with a genuine desire to learn and understand.
- Valuing time: Being punctual and mindful of everyone's time commitments.
- Welcoming environment: Creating an environment where each person feels safe and respected.
- Understanding each other: Respectful interactions
It's important to recognize individuals have different backgrounds and experiences that shape their perspectives. Differences in age, career experience and financial status, among other factors, should be considered with respect and understanding.
- Student comfort: We encourage our students to set boundaries and guide conversations in ways that feel comfortable for them. Students are not obligated to share personal information they prefer to keep private.
- Considerate engagement: We encourage alumni and donors to be mindful of differing experiences and to prioritize creating a supportive and respectful environment. Enthusiasm and interest should never feel like pressure to a student.
- Respecting boundaries: Recognizing individual comfort
Philanthropy and volunteerism are voluntary acts of generosity. Student participation in stewardship activities is also voluntary.
We recognize and respect that:
- Varied experiences and backgrounds: Each individual's personal history, upbringing and experiences shapes their perspectives and comfort levels.
- Assumption-free interactions: We avoid making assumptions about others' backgrounds, personal characteristics or experiences.
- Setting boundaries: Students, alumni and donors are all encouraged to set boundaries that align with their personal comfort.
- Differences exist: Comfort levels regarding personal information, physical proximity and other forms of interaction may differ between people.
- Tips for positive interactions: Fostering meaningful connections
Engaging with 色情网站 students is a rewarding experience, whether you graduated recently or decades ago. Here are tips for creating successful and enjoyable interactions:
- Open-ended questions: Start conversations with questions that encourage students to share their experiences and perspectives (e.g., "What are you most passionate about in your studies?" "What are some of the biggest challenges you're facing?").
- Share your story: Alumni and donors can share their own experiences, including their motivations for giving back to 色情网站. This can create common ground and build rapport.
- Follow the student's lead: Respect the student's comfort level. If they choose not to answer a question or change the subject, do not press the issue.
- Have fun: Enjoy getting to know the variety of individuals.
- Remember the Golden Rule: Treat all people with dignity and respect.
色情网站 students are incredibly talented, driven and inspiring. Enjoy getting to know them!