2009 Honor Roll (continued)

John E. Mullaly^ Sandra S. Mumford ‘62 Kerridan A. Murphy ‘69^ Charlotte A. (Collyer) Nason ‘56 John Newburn

Anissa Norford

In honor of Dennis Norford ‘10

Mary-Ellen (Spear) Oberhauser ‘64 Cara Parkoff Isabelle Paull ‘47 June R. (Rollins) Pedrick ‘54 Marcus Pereira Mary E. (Mallon) Perkins ‘50 Christine M. Perry ‘92 Barbara Peterson ‘52^ Nancy Pithis Michael Polidoro ‘87

Alfred & Julie Pursell

In honor of Casey Pursell ‘11

Joseph & Patricia Pyne Mary (Lyons) Ranieri ‘51 Jennie (McLafferty) Richard ‘53 Glenna (Grant) Richardson ‘59^ Laura Rogers ‘85 Dianne Smith Santos ‘61^ Georgia P. (Pappas) Sawyier Becky J. Scott ‘91 Ruth K. (Kraus) Smith ‘52 Jill W. (Williams) Summers ‘53 Charlene Taormina Joy A. (LaBrie) Taylor ‘73^ Vickie Thornton ‘92 Richard Thorp Nancy (Farrar) Tofferi ‘54 Madeline (Guerin) Tucker ‘55^ Frances (Heaphy) Turco ‘52 Carmen M. (Payne) Urbonas ‘85 H.B. Ussach

Jorge I. Valencia

In honor of Dennis Valencia ‘11

Margaret (Scarci) Wagner ‘49 Constance (Sweetser) Warren ‘56 Chris Wenger Jewell G. Westerman ‘49 Judith A. (Brown) Williams ‘51 Lou Ann (Wardwell) Wilson ‘55

What Do Alumni Think?

The first Fisher Alumni Online Survey was conducted in Winter 2008. The purpose of the Survey was to gauge awareness and interest in Fisher College, its mission, and its impact on their lives then and now. Fisher alumni are proud of their college’s reputation, and see room for improvement. We couldn’t agree more. Here is what respondents shared with us, along with our findings.

Engagement

Nearly 230 alumni from 24 states participated. Six decades were represented in roughly equal proportion, a sign that online participation is not limited solely to younger graduates. For the most part, alumni indicated an interest in playing a role in alumni relations programs, but were unclear about the avenues for becoming engaged. Kristen Sherman, Director of Alumni Relations & Advancement Programs, said, “We need Alumni Board members to help us shape the direction of the Alumni Association so we can capitalize on all of the talents and

Number of Alumni Survey Respondents by Decade

1950’s ...........22

1960’s ...........38

1970’s ...........34

1980’s ...........40 1990’s ...........43 2000’s ..........44 unreported ......8

interests of Fisher’s alumni community.” Finally, the record participation in this year’s Annual Fund proves that alumni understand that investment in Fisher also makes a difference. Indeed, 77% of respondents indicated the importance of scholarships to college life and learning.

Pride & Identity

There are strong feelings for Fisher College, no matter when respondents attended. The vast majority of respondents (67%) scoredtheir fondness for Fisher as either a 6 or 7 on a 7-point scale. The “Fisher experience” was powerful

and formative. Alumni were virtually unanimous (94%) in expressing the importance of education in their lives and 69% saw Fisher as being instrumental in their professional advancement. A near- majority believes they can have an impact on students (47%). We do too.

Awareness

Most alumni get their news from Fisher Today and Annual Fund mailings (68%). More than 11% of respondents learn about goings-on at Fisher from classmates. Alumni want more, however, and we are delivering. In addition to traditional mailings, Alumni Relations is making more personal calls and arranging phone- a-thons. The launchof the Fisher College Alumni Association page on Facebook gets us online. Speaker panels featuring alumni are being scheduled. Class

leaders are being recruited (calling class presidents and other officers!) to keep their classmates up-to-date and to begin preparations for milestone year reunions. Alumni Relations is building programs with Student Government and building excitement about student involvement in alumni events, including the Phone-a-thon and Reunion.

Connections

There were many inquiries about alumni chapters. We are excited that alumni, for both social and cause-based reasons, want to connect with local graduates. We are pursuing chapters in Cape Cod and New Hampshire. Richard Levitt, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and a native Garden Stater, is keenly interested in forming a New Jersey Chapter. Join in the Chapter conversations on Fisher’s Alumni Association page on Facebook.

Record participation in this year’s Annual Fund proves that

alumni understand that investment in Fisher makes a difference. Indeed, 77% of respondents indicated the importance of scholarships to college life and learning.

Alumni Advantages Enjoy the advantages of being a Fisher graduate!

Benefits

Fisher for Life – Take 25% off tuition (restrictions apply). Visit http://www.fisher.edu/alumni-friends/alumni/ alumni-advantages/fisher-for-life.html.

Discounted Rates on Auto & Home Insurance through Liberty Mutual. Visit www.libertymutual.com.

Fisher College is on Facebook – Visit our page, “Fisher College Alumni Association,” and find friends and classmates and stay up-to-date about Fisher goings-on.

Fisher College is LinkedIn – Visit our page, “Fisher College Alumni Association,” and connect with thousands of professionals in your field.

ksherman01@fisher.edu.

Services

Lifelong access to Career Services and Fish*Net, the College’s

hgariepy@fisher.edu.

Lifelong access to the Fisher Library – Contact Josh McKain,

jmckain@fisher.edu for a barcode which will give you access to Fisher’s collection and all resources in the MetroBoston Network, including the Boston Public Library.

ksherman01@fisher.edu.

Networking and social events, including Reunion,

as well as athletics contests, panel discussions, and Fisher campus events.

Classmate searches – We’ll help you find your long-lost friends.

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