Degree

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

Educational Foundations and Leadership

Document Type

Dissertation

Abstract

This study explores the need to update policies and enhance practices for alumni engagement in higher education institutions. Current alumni strategic plans require evaluation and refinement, while new approaches must be developed to strengthen alumni involvement. By analyzing the challenges institutions face in maintaining alumni connections, this review seeks to identify gaps and establish effective best practices. By examining the questions, how do alumni associations at select public R1 institutions apply Utilization-Focused Evaluation (UFE) principles to assess and improve their alumni engagement strategies, and how does this impact their alignment with institutional goals and objectives? This study aims to evaluate the policies and strategic plans of several R1 universities to identify best practices that can be integrated into a model alumni engagement framework suitable for adoption by alumni associations in any higher education institution.

Date

13-1-2026

Committee Chair

Amanda Shuford Mayeaux

DOI

https://proquest.com/docview/3292464545

First Committee Member

Nathan Roberts

Second Committee Member

Sebnem Cilesiz

Third Committee Member

Ryan Simon

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