Understanding the relationship between Asbury Theological Seminary and its alumni metacommunity

Michael C Voigts

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Understanding the relationship between Asbury Theological Seminary and its alumni metacommunity

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Michael C Voigts. Understanding the Relationship Between Asbury Theological Seminary and Its Alumni Metacommunity. Asbury Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/4ddf56ee-da1c-4543-a700-962bb576c8cb.

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M. C. Voigts. Understanding the relationship between Asbury Theological Seminary and its alumni metacommunity. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/4ddf56ee-da1c-4543-a700-962bb576c8cb

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Michael C Voigts. Understanding the Relationship Between Asbury Theological Seminary and Its Alumni Metacommunity. Asbury Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/4ddf56ee-da1c-4543-a700-962bb576c8cb.

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Michael C Voigts

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For many years Asbury Seminary relied on a traditional model of higher education alumni development, focusing on fundraising and student recruitment. This resulted in only what alumni could do for Asbury, and not what Asbury could do for alumni. The outcome was low administrative expectations for alumni engagement and overall support of the seminary. This study based alumni engagement initiatives by the seminary on actual alumni desires, understanding alumni not merely as one of several constituencies of the seminary, but as a global metacommunity. The study was based on a biblical and historical framework, together with an understanding of contemporary approaches to alumni development. It utilized an Internet, self-administrated survey to understand the basic relationship between Asbury Seminary and its alumni. By understanding the needs and desires of its alumni, Asbury Seminary can unleash the deep affection that alumni have towards the seminary, providing mutual benefits to both the institution and to alumni themselves.

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