“Matt is a talented relationship builder and a naturally effective communicator. During an exciting, transitional time at Stony Brook University, I flourished under Matt's thoughtful guidance and visionary leadership. Matt provided opportunities for learning in the workplace as well as the flexibility for me to be able to finish business school after (and sometimes during!) hours. He would always trust that I would get the work done, and because of that trust and respect, I always did. At a time in the University's history when it mattered most, Matt confidently led an exceptionally productive, impactful team to record-breaking heights. It was in this role that I really "came into my own" as a young professional, and as a member of a high-energy, fast-moving team. I'll be forever grateful for having had the opportunity to learn from Matt.”
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Grateful to the MacArthur Business Alliance for welcoming me into their incredible community! After having the privilege of serving on the planning…
Grateful to the MacArthur Business Alliance for welcoming me into their incredible community! After having the privilege of serving on the planning…
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My personal and professional batteries have been recharged after spending time connecting with colleagues and friends, old and new at this year's…
My personal and professional batteries have been recharged after spending time connecting with colleagues and friends, old and new at this year's…
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So glad to have made it to Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)’s Council on Strategic Communications summer meeting…
So glad to have made it to Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)’s Council on Strategic Communications summer meeting…
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Farmingdale State College
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Finding Harmony in Work and Life — With a Job that Doesn’t Turn Off
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
Finding time for your family, work, and leisure time can be challenging in the lives we live in higher education. It’s difficult to do it all. Not only is achieving a healthy work/life balance an attainable goal, but workers and businesses alike see the rewards. In this presentation, practical steps, tips and secrets will be shared that we can all take to loosen the grip that stress has on us and re-establish the balance we need to thrive and be happy
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How To Build Campus Relationships For Alumni Engagement, Without Really Trying…
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education - District II Conference
As a critical discipline within advancement, alumni professionals should collaborate with their colleagues campus wide to maximize resources and opportunity. Learn how to build campus collaboration and a culture to embrace that everyone does alumni engagement just as they do admissions. Tackle silo efforts, help the campus see your value and in many cases the work load relief, as they rely on you as the respected resource you are meant to be.
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Building a Comprehensive Alumni Awards Program
September 2016 Academic Impressions Webinar
Learn how to make your alumni awards an engaging, year-round program that benefits the entire campus. Matthew Colson, executive director of alumni relations, will share details on Stony Brook University's award winning "40 Under Forty" program, and show you how you can create a program that:
Focuses on catching young alumni at the start of their careers
Engages award winners as mentors, speakers, and campus leaders
Provides unique in-classroom experiences for faculty…Learn how to make your alumni awards an engaging, year-round program that benefits the entire campus. Matthew Colson, executive director of alumni relations, will share details on Stony Brook University's award winning "40 Under Forty" program, and show you how you can create a program that:
Focuses on catching young alumni at the start of their careers
Engages award winners as mentors, speakers, and campus leaders
Provides unique in-classroom experiences for faculty, alumni, and students
Feeds content for use in prospective student materials
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Alumni Boards: Strengthening Strategy, Growing Engagement
June/July 2015 Academic Impressions
An active alumni board that engages your most valued alumni leaders is an important asset to your institution’s success. However, many alumni boards lack direction and purpose, severely curtailing their abilities to contribute productively to the institution.
This conference presentation taught how to help make the most of your alumni board members’ involvement. Representing alumni relations, annual giving, and academic perspectives, we shared practical tips and advice…An active alumni board that engages your most valued alumni leaders is an important asset to your institution’s success. However, many alumni boards lack direction and purpose, severely curtailing their abilities to contribute productively to the institution.
This conference presentation taught how to help make the most of your alumni board members’ involvement. Representing alumni relations, annual giving, and academic perspectives, we shared practical tips and advice on:
Intentionally defining a board's purpose, roles, and strategy
Identifying and recruiting effective board members and leaders
Onboarding, educating, and training new members
Executing effective board meetings
Addressing communication issues
Establishing board metrics and assessmentOther authors -
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A special thank you to Izzy for organizing an amazing benefit concert and raising more than $25,000 to support Vassar Brothers Medical Center's NICU!…
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