practitioner perspective Mark Thaden University of Mary Washington By RYAN CATHERWOOD Protopia’s Ryan Catherwood interviewes Mark Thaden, Executive Director of Alumni Relations at the University of Mary Washington. In his role, he supports the 50,000+ Mary Washington alumni throughout the globe…
#engagementstory NC STATE SENIOR IS WONDERING WHETHER TO CHOOSE MEDICAL OR PA SCHOOL By MAX LEISTEN We’re big fans of the CASE AEM framework. It’s a single “language” that communicates the value of engagement and benchmark performance across institutions (for…
#engagementstory DENISON RECENT GRAD LOOKING FOR HELP LAUNCHING A FOOD KIT STARTUP By MAX LEISTEN As an entrepreneur, few things excite me as much as someone else just starting on their journey. And the same holds true for alumni: entrepreneurship…
#engagementstory CSU NORTHRIDGE GRADUATE STRUGGLING WITH JOB SEARCH DUE TO PANDEMIC By MAX LEISTEN Just this week we’ve formally “exited” the pandemic. After three years we aim to return to normal. Though for most of us normal will never come…
#engagementstory CSU NORTHRIDGE FRESHMAN LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON CHOOSING A MAJOR By MAX LEISTEN The questions we get from students vary based on where in their journey they are. Freshman, like the below, may be anxious about choosing a major,…
#engagementstory PITT STUDENT URGENTLY LOOKING FOR SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES By MAX LEISTEN Here’s another question I get at times: “Why would a student not feel comfortable reaching out via our platform for help?” I may try to have this individual remember…
#engagementstory NC STATE ENGINEERING PROSPECT SEEKS PROGRAM INSIGHTS By MAX LEISTEN I love this: “Makes me feel more comfortable.” Asking for help is hard. We all fear rejection, not being valued or heard, and often choose NOT to ask for…
#engagementstory PITT SENIOR SEEKING HEALTHCARE CAREER PATH GUIDANCE By MAX LEISTEN Here is a stat that always surprises leaders we’re speaking to: 75% of students use Protopia for career-related questions. Asking your alma mater for help is mostly about career…
#engagementstory PROSPECTIVE UNCSA STUDENT INQUIRES ABOUT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES By MAX LEISTEN It’s enrollment crunch time and it’s been amazing to watch prospective students connect with both alumni and students to make the right decision for them. Customers use Protopia’s Circles…
#engagementstory LSE ALUM NETWORKS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES GRADUATES TO ADVANCE HER CAREER By MAX LEISTEN I often get the question from alumni and advancement leaders: “So is this something alumni can use as well?” Yes. Your community includes alumni, students,…
