The Institutional Advancement Division (IAD)Ìýcomprises two parts, one being responsible for Fundraising and one being responsible for engaging alumni.
Alumni Relations primary focus is that of the engagement and involvement of alumni through strategic programming and communications. The Alumni Relations Professionals for the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ are the Director of Alumni Relations, based at the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Regional Headquarters (Vice Chancellery) and the Campus Alumni Officers, on their respective ¹û¶³´«Ã½.
It also has a Resource Development and Fundraising arm led by the Executive Director of the IAD, which puts on annual fundraising events, is responsible for the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Global Giving Programme andÌýworks with the fundraising and scholarship offices of the ¹û¶³´«Ã½, as well as the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Foundations and ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Endowment Funds to develop and sustain support for the institution. Ìý
The IAD Ìýserves the entire institution: all five ¹û¶³´«Ã½Ìý¹û¶³´«Ã½, through the Office of the Vice Chancellor. In terms of Alumni Relations it is responsible for a wide range of activities for building strong volunteer and financial support and lasting relationships with alumni, students (our future alumni), Friends of the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and public and private corporatations.Ìý
In summary, the IAD encompasses institutional alumni relations and also resource development and fundraising and special projects.The IAD also promotes and supports the activities of the American Foundation for ¹û¶³´«Ã½ (AF¹û¶³´«Ã½) located in New York and the British Foundation for ¹û¶³´«Ã½ (BF¹û¶³´«Ã½) in London, as well as the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Toronto Gala in Canada and the London Benefit Dinner.Ìý
The IAD is responsible for :
CiviCRM: The central alumni database. The University community is requested to continuously appeal to graduates to keep their contact information (especially email addresses) current at or to email: iad@alumni.uwi.edu
ALUMNI RELATIONS:
Coordination and facilitation of institutional Alumni Relations policies and strategies. It is the central unit for the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Alumni Association (¹û¶³´«Ã½AA) Chapters, Monthly ¹û¶³´«Ã½AA teleconferences, annual Central Executive Committee (CEC) Meeting of the ¹û¶³´«Ã½AA etc.
- The regional Vice Chancellor’s AmbassadorialÌýCorps: ¹û¶³´«Ã½STAT (Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow) and Young Alumni Avocates (YAA- Alumni Ambassadors)Ìý
- The Chancellor’s Presidents Club
- ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Connect: The Alumni Magazine
- ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Nexus, the monthly E-Update + Nexus Updates
- ALUMNI HUB: the networking hub for ¹û¶³´«Ã½'s alumni population
- The Pelican Perks Advantage Programme (discounts for students and alumni)
- Top Tier Talks (interactive discussions withÌýExec. Management, Hon. & Distinguished Graduates)Ìý
- Pelican Talks (interactive discussions with alumni)
- Soft and Life Skills Series (SLSS - webinars by alumni for students and alumni)
- Alumni Engagement Programme (AEP) + the Pelicans Engage App
- Alumni Experience & Apprentice ProgrammesÌý
CAMPUS ALUMNI OFFICERS
Cave HillÌý- Mrs. Roseanne Maxwell
MonaÌý- TBA
GlobalÌý- Mrs. Sandra Griffith-Carrington
St. AugustineÌý- TBA
Five IslandsÌý- Mr. Shavar MaloneyÌý
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RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT/ FUNDRAISING:
The Umbrella Fundraising Programme is called the Global Giving Programme, which includes:
- The Chancellor’s Circle
- The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Regional Endowment Fund (¹û¶³´«Ã½REF)
- The Distinguished Volunteer Advocates
- The Annual Global Giving Week
- The American Foundation for ¹û¶³´«Ã½ (AF¹û¶³´«Ã½)
- The British Foundation for ¹û¶³´«Ã½ (BF¹û¶³´«Ã½)
- ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Toronto Benefit Gala
IAD PERSONNEL: ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Regional Headquarters
- Mrs. Elizabeth Buchanan-Hind, Executive Director - IAD
- Mrs. Christina Plummer Wynn, Director - ¹û¶³´«Ã½ÌýAlumni Relations
- Mr. Craigrie Rhooms - Digital Media & Database Officer & Medical Alumni AssociateÌý
- Ms. Angella Brown - Scholarship Officer (Undergraduate)
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AF¹û¶³´«Ã½ - NEW YORK:
Ms. Ann-Marie Grant, Executive Director, American Foundation for ¹û¶³´«Ã½ (AF¹û¶³´«Ã½)
Contact: Institutional Advancement Division (IAD)
Office of the Vice Chancellor
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¹û¶³´«Ã½ Regional Headquarters, Hermitage Road, Kingston 7, Jamaica, West Indies
Tel: 876-977-0052 or 0054
Visit:
Email: iad@alumni.uwi.edu
Important Partners
- ¹û¶³´«Ã½AA Chapter Presidents and Executive Committees and members
- The five (5) ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Campuses
- The Vice Chancellor's ¹û¶³´«Ã½ STAT Ambassador Corps (Current and Alumni)
- ¹û¶³´«Ã½ graduates and students (future alumni)
Our Patrons
The Chancellor - Head, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Alumni Association
The Vice Chancellor - Head, IAD
Our Tagline
"One ¹û¶³´«Ã½, One Alumni Family"