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Alumni Council
Dr Tim Cooper, Chair of the council and Managing
Director and Chief Brewer at Coopers Brewery
S
ince its inaugural meeting in
May 2014, the Alumni Council
has met four times over the
past year and has committed to
supporting a dynamic and relevant
alumni program for the mutual benefit
of alumni and the University.
Working with the University
Engagement Branch and alumni
leaders, the Alumni Council has
identified five key areas of focus
for 2015:
1. Build awareness and a sense
of pride about what it means
to be an alumnus.
2. Establish and grow programs
that are relevant and beneficial
to the age and stage of alumni.
3. Foster relevant connections
through alumni communities.
Further information about your
Alumni Council, including member
biographies and a summary of
meetings, can be found at
adelaide.edu.au/alumni/council
I welcome your participation and
contribution and encourage you
to provide your input and feedback
to the Alumni Council at
alumni@adelaide.edu.au
or +61 8 8313 5800.
As the Chair of the
Alumni Council it is my
pleasure to lead a highly
dedicated and enthusiastic
team to advocate and
work on behalf of
all alumni.
4. Empower our alumni as
advocates and supporters.
5. Provide relevant, personalised,
clear and accessible
communications that inform and
enable information exchange.
Thank you to our alumni who shared their
feedback and suggestions as part of the
market research survey conducted in late
2014. Almost 2,000 alumni participated!
Overall, alumni respondents currently felt more
connected to the University than they did to
their school or program of study, or to other
alumni. Receiving updates on new research
or innovations in your field is important.
Right: Tim Cooper
(MBBS 1980,
MBA 1998)
We will continue to provide excellent service in
the areas you already love and are now working
to improve the issues you raised, including:
> Providing more tailored communications
and relevant events with outstanding
speakers and topics of interest to you
> Connecting you with your area of study and
providing further opportunities for career
development and lifelong learning
> Showcasing our research and providing
access to information about innovations
in your field of study
40%
of alumni who
responded feel
connected to
the University
70%
60%
of respondents
read Lumen
read The Roar, our
monthly e-newsletter
> Creating a more diverse suite of
communication tools, including social media,
to make sure you have every opportunity to
know what is happening and how you can
benefit from being more involved.
The survey will be repeated at the end of 2015
and continue on an annual basis. However, we
welcome and encourage you to provide your
feedback and share your ideas with us at any
time. For more information about the survey,
please contact Kim Harvey, Director of
Alumni Relations on +61 8 8313 3196
or kim.harvey@adelaide.edu.au
86%
believe the
University has a
strong reputation
for research
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