Directors Report.BenefitsAndServices

Director’s Report

on the Status of

KSC Alumni

Association

Benefits and Services

May 2008

Prepared by:

Jeffrey J. LaValley ’88, M.Ed. ’99

Director, Alumni and Parent Relations

Introduction

The Keene State College Alumni Association is a dynamic organization, providing (currently) a

limited menu of benefits and services to more than 27,000 alumni. The Association, which

promotes the interest of alumni and Keene State College, offers such benefits to a) provide a

service, and b) to offer an incentive for staying connected to their alma mater, with the hope that

such interest will lead to an investment of time, talent, or treasure.

Goals of the Proposal The current schedule of benefits and services has not changed significantly over the past several

years. This proposal recommends the implementation of several new initiatives that will meet the

needs of a growing and diversified alumni population, while matching the goals of the College’s

and the Association’s strategic plans:

A Strategic Plan for Keene State College, 2007-2011

Goal 2. To clearly and continuously communicate our mission and values in all that we

undertake, and to foster a strong sense of community on campus in pursuit of academic

excellence.

Strategy 3: Valuing all members of our community: students, faculty, staff, alumni,

and friends.

• A new Alumni Center creation will provide an accessible facility

to support programming that keeps alums connected to the College.

Keene State College Alumni Association Strategic Plan: 2007-2009

Strategic Initiative 1: Promote and advance the College's strategic plan through the

Alumni Association's programs, services, and communications.

Strategic Measures

• Create partnerships with College departments/units that accentuate alumni as

valued resources of time, talent, and treasure

Demographics

Overall Alumni Population

Active 22,281 Deceased 3,654

Lost 5,007 Inactive 386

TOTAL 31,328 Alumni records reflect data inclusive of the Class of 2007.

Addendum A offers a broader view of current alumni demographics. Worth noting, however:

70.3% of active alumni have graduated in the last 27 years (since 1980)

Nearly 50% of active alumni (10,566) live in New Hampshire

Of the above figure, 50% (6,175) live in Cheshire and Hillsboro counties

Current Benefits and Services

On-Campus Career services

JobWise

Career tools

Career advising

Free, lifetime subscription to Keene

State Today

10% discount at KSC Bookstore (select

weekends)

Access to USNH Libraries (includes

access to Keene Public Library)

Reduced admission to Putnam Theatre

Free admission to Thorne-Sagendorph

Art Gallery

Discounted use of College Camp on

Wilson Pond

Off-Campus Free, lifetime subscription to Keene

State Today

Free, lifetime subscription to

electronic newsletter, Newsline

Discounted auto and home/renters

insurance (Liberty Mutual)

Discounted subscription to Yankee

magazine

Special Offers Discounted auto, home/renters



magazine

Bank of America Credit Card

Online Owls Nest, online community

Free, lifetime email forwarding

Social networking

Special interest/affinity

networking

Relocation services

Career mentoring

Alumni directory

Transcripts

Marketplace

Diploma frames

License plate frames



Proposed Benefits

On-Campus Career services

JobWise

Career tolls

Career advising

Free, lifetime subscription to Keene

State Today

10% discount at KSC Bookstore (select

weekends)

Access to USNH Libraries (includes

access to Keene Public Library)

Reduced admission to Putnam Theatre

Free admission to Thorne-Sagendorph

Art Gallery

Discounted use of College Camp on

Wilson Pond

Dining discounts (Zorn Dining

Commons, Lloyd’s Marketplace)

Discounted admissions to Redfern

Arts Center performances (not

including Presenting Series)

Discounted admissions to athletics

events

Expanded KSC Bookstore discounts

Recreation Center

Continuing Educaiton discounts

Off-Campus Local (Keene) merchant discounts

Special Offers Discounted auto, home/renters



magazine

Bank of America Credit Card

Short-term health care

Discounted computer/media

equipment

Online Owls Nest, online community

Free, lifetime email forwarding

Social networking

Special interest/affinity

networking

Relocation services

Career mentoring

Alumni directory

Transcripts

Marketplace

Diploma frames

License plate frames



EBSCO Online journal database

Proposed Benefits: On-Campus

Dining discounts (Zorn Dining Commons, Lloyd’s Marketplace)

Discounted admissions to Redfern Arts Center performances (not including

Presenting Series)

Discounted admissions to athletics events

Expanded KSC Bookstore discounts

Recreation Center

Continuing Education discounts

Dining discounts (Zorn Dining Commons, Lloyd’s Marketplace)

This proposal seeks to provide discounted dining options to Keene State alumni.

Alumni showing a KSC alumni membership card would enjoy 10% savings at KSC Dining

Services dining options, including the Zorn Dining Commons and Lloyd’s Marketplace.

Discounted Admissions to Redfern Arts Center performances (not including

Presenting Series)

This proposal seeks to provide discounted admission to select performances at the Redfern Arts

Center on Brickyard Pond to alumni [Note: Music and Theatre performances, excluding

Presenting Series].

Current Ticket Structure Proposed Ticket Structure

$10.00 Adults $10.00 Adults

$5.00 High School student with ID $5.00 High School student with ID

(ages 12-18) (ages 12-18)

$5 Senior Citizens $5 Senior Citizens

Free (Children under 12 accompanied Free (Children under 12 accompanied

by an Adult) by an Adult)

Free KSC Students with Student ID Free KSC Students with Student ID

Free KSC Alumni with Alumni ID

Discounted Admissions to Athletic Events

This proposal seeks to provide discounted admission to Athletic events to alumni.

Current Ticket Structure Proposed Ticket Structure

$4.00 Adults $4.00 Adults

$2.00 High School student with ID $2.00 High School student with ID

(ages 12-18) (ages 12-18)

$2 Senior Citizens $2 Senior Citizens

Free (Children under 12 accompanied Free (Children under 12 accompanied

by an Adult) by an Adult)

Free KSC Students with Student ID Free KSC Students with Student ID

Free KSC Alumni with Alumni ID

Expanded KSC Bookstore Discounts

This proposal seeks to provide expanded discounts at the KSC Bookstore.

Currently alumni receive a 10% discount at the KSC Bookstore during Homecoming and

Reunion Weekends only. This proposal seeks to provide alumni with a 10% discount anytime

they are on campus. To receive the 10% discount, alumni would be required to show an Alumni

membership card at the time of purchase.

Use of Recreation Center Facilities

This proposal seeks to provide use of Recreation Center facilities, including the indoor track,

courts, and fitness center.

Current KSC Alumni Spaulding Gym/Recreation Center Usage Policy

KSC alumni may receive a Spaulding Gym membership only. The spouse or same-sex domestic

partner of a KSC alumnus is also eligible to sign up for a Spaulding Gym membership. The

Spaulding Gym membership allows the alumnus or spouse/same-sex domestic partner access to

the swimming pool during Recreational Sports’ designated swim time and use of the racquetball

court. All Recreational Sports’ policies regarding use of the swimming pool and racquetball

court must be adhered to. The KSC alumni and his/her spouse or same-sex domestic partner will

receive the Spaulding Gym membership card once a Recreational Sports’ membership

application is completed. The KSC alumnus must show their alumni card to the Recreational

Sports personnel before he/she can receive the membership card. KSC alumni may also obtain a

child pass for children, age 17 and under, to use the swimming pool. The child must remain with

the parent at all times.

Recreational Sports cannot sell memberships to KSC alumni to use any of the areas (weight

room, cardio room, jogging track, recreation gym, aerobics studio or multipurpose rooms, etc.) in

the Recreation Center. The Recreation Center is fully funded by student fees, which pay back

the Higher Education bonds purchased by the college to build the facility. Because Keene State

College is identified as a “not-for-profit, tax-exempt” state school, Recreational Sports cannot

sell memberships to anyone who does not have a “direct business relationship” with Keene State

(e.g., faculty, staff, students, etc.).

Proposed KSC Alumni Recreation Center Usage Policy, Schedule, and Fee Structure

The KSC Alumni Association proposes a limited use policy to include the weight room, cardio

room, jogging track, recreation gym, aerobics studio, or multipurpose rooms, etc. with a valid

Alumni membership card and gym membership card according to the following schedule:

Academic Year (August-May)

Monday-Friday: 6-10 a.m. and 6-11p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Summer Session (May-August)

Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Proposed Fee Structure

It is recommended that an appropriate fee structure be developed by Recreation Center staff

based on additional projected operating costs. The KSC Alumni Association proposes a limited

use fee structure that is in line with rates charged to faculty/staff for use of the building (e.g.

including those reimbursed through Harvard Pilgrim HMO plans).

Background

According to the current policy, Recreational Sports cannot sell memberships to KSC alumni to

use any of the areas (weight room, cardio room, jogging track, recreation gym, aerobics studio or

multipurpose rooms, etc.) in the Recreation Center. It is suggested (1) the Recreation Center is

funded by student fees, which pay the Higher Education bonds purchased by the College to build

the facility. Because Keene State College is identified as (2) a “not-for-profit, tax-exempt” state

school, Recreational Sports cannot sell memberships to anyone who (3) does not have a “direct

business relationship” with Keene State College (e.g. faculty, staff, students, etc.).

For Consideration

(1) the Recreation Center is funded by student fees, which pay the Higher Education bonds

purchased by the College to build the facility

a. Alumni living in the area have repeatedly expressed an interest in usage of the

facility [Addendum B: Summary of Alumni Correspondence Regarding Usage

of Recreation Center], many of whom are recent graduates, and who, as students,

paid students fees, which helped to pay for the building

i. In a phone conversation with the Director of Athletics at Fitchburg State

College (Mass.), it was offered that, “even students who paid for their

campus’ facility in 1996 through student fees deserved to use the building,

as much as, if not more than, current students.”

b. While the Recreation Center may indeed have been paid for by students fees,

many of the programs, services, and activities within the building, have benefited

from the support of the KSC Alumni Association Grants Program totaling

$21,850 to athletic department programs, affiliated student organizations, and

teams from FY 1999-2000 to present [Addendum C: Summary of Alumni

Support (FY 1999-2000 to Present) to Athletics/Recreation Center and Affiliated

Organizations]

(2) the College is identified as a “not-for-profit, tax-exempt” state school

a. Other state colleges throughout New England [Addendum D: Usage of

Recreational Facilities at New England State Colleges], while paying off bonds

through student fees, also generate revenues through the availability of alumni

(and guest) memberships

b. The College’s status as a 501(c)3 organization has not been called into question

while offering:

i. Guest rooms in the Barry Alumni Center, including faculty, and students

ii. Facility rental at the College Camp on Wilson Pond

c. The College Camp on Wilson Pond (renovated in 1999, supported entirely

through alumni contributions) is rented to faculty, staff, students, alumni, as well

as other for-profit and not for-profit organizations and private individuals who do

not necessarily have a “direct business relationship” with Keene State

i. Could the College clarify its policy regarding students’use of building paid

for by alumni, and alumni usage of buildings paid for by students/bonds?

ii. Were Mason Library and the Redfern Arts Center (to which alumni have

access) paid for through student fees/bonds?

(3) direct business relationship with Keene State

a. The College recognizes the KSC Alumni Association as a partner of the

institution, as evidenced by its support of an authority as outlined in existing

contracts with the following affinity partners:

i. Bank of America [Addendum E]

ii. Liberty Mutual [Addendum F]

1. Both organizations use similar language within their respective

contracts, stating “This agreement is entered into between

(organization) and Keene State College Alumni Association, an

authorized organization of Keene State College…”

2. Article IV (Administration) of the Alumni Association’s Articles

of Association state, “The Keene State College Alumni

Association is a dependent affiliate of the College.”

3. Article I (Membership), Section 1 of the Alumni Association’s

By-Laws state, “The Association shall consist of Active and

Honorary Members. Further, Article I, Section 2 defines Active

Members: Active members shall be (a) graduates of Keene

Normal School, Keene Teachers College or Keene State College

and (b) any former students of the College who were enrolled as

matriculated students and who completed the equivalent of one full

academic year as a candidate for a degree, diploma or certificate.

Continuing Education Discounts

This proposal seeks to develop a partnership between the Offices of Alumni and Parent Relations

and Continuing Education that would offer discounts for Continuing Education programs to

alumni.

Overview:

Proposed Benefits: Off-Campus

Local (Keene) merchant discounts

Proposed Benefits: Special Offers

Short-term health care

Discounted computer/media equipment

Short-Term Health Insurance (Gap Insurance)

This proposal seeks to develop an affinity partnership that would offer a short term medical

product to KSC alumni.

Overview: The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations has requested proposals from two

companies (Meyer and Associates and American Insurance Administrators) for the consideration

of delivery of a short-term major medical insurance product that would offer competitive rates

and can provide the security of health insurance for new graduates who are still seeking work or

not yet eligible for health benefits. The program is also ideal for alumni who find themselves

between jobs or temporarily without health coverage.

As with the existing partnership with Liberty Mutual, the finalized contract would provide a

royalty/commission (percentage of new and/or renewed policies) returned to the Alumni

Association based on an agreed to formula negotiated by the KSC Purchasing Office and

approved vendor.

Computer/Equipment Discounts

This proposal seeks to develop an affinity partnership with GovConnections, a wholly-owned

subsidiary of PC Connection and one of the nation’s leading IT providers, to offer KSC alumni

discounts on more than 130,000 of the latest technology products they want and need.

Overview: Alumni will benefit from discounts on a wide variety of IT products, from laptops

and printers to digital cameras, flat panel televisions, software, and more. The KSC Alumni

Association will realize a rebate fee based on volume of net purchases [Note: see attached

proposal].

Additionally, the KSC Alumni Office will collaborate with academic departments to select items

for promotion that will have an appeal based on major or field of specialization.

Proposed Benefits: Online

EBSCO Online journal database

This proposal seeks to provide KSC alumni with access to thousands of journals and magazines

through a joint arrangement between the KSC Alumni Association, the KSC Mason Library and

EBSCO, a major provider of online journals and magazines.

The databases include the EBSCO Academic Search Alumni Edition and EBSCO Business

Source Alumni Edition. Alumni would have free full-text access to more than 4,700 scholarly

journals and magazines covering a wide range of disciplines. In addition, access to indexes and

abstracts would be available for more than 12,000 additional journals and magazines.

ADDENDAE

ADDENDUM A: Alumni Demographics

Overall Alumni Population

Active 22,281 Deceased 3,654

Lost 5,007 Inactive 386

TOTAL 31,328

Active Alumni by

State

Alabama 24 Michigan 37 North Dakota 2

Alaska 19 Minnesota 28 Ohio 77

Arizona 124 Mississippi 4 Oklahoma 3

Arkansas 9 Missouri 22 Oregon 35

California 375 Montana 17 Pennsylvania 163

Colorado 162 Nebraska 8 Rhode Island 338

Connecticut 2,179 Nevada 43 South Carolina 77

Delaware 21 New Hampshire 10,566 South Dakota 7

District of

Columbia 19 Belknap 357 Tennessee 43

Florida 724 Carroll 204 Texas 120

Georgia 119 Cheshire 3,263 Utah 33

Hawaii 25 Coos 146 Vermont 1,159

Idaho 22 Grafton 448 Virginia 227

Illinois 79 Hillsboro 2,912 Washington 86

Indiana 32 Merrimack 983 West Virginia 13

Iowa 15 Rockingham 1,332 Wisconsin 25

Kansas 16 Strafford 406 Wyoming 11

Kentucky 29 Sullivan 515

Louisiana 20 New Jersey 369 Out of Country 133

Maine 714 New Mexico 25 Armed Forces 17

Maryland 128 New York 785

Massachusetts 2,754 North Carolina 199 TOTAL 22,281

ADDENDUM A (continued): Alumni Demographics

Active Alumni by Class

1919 1 1951 91 1980 396

1921 1 1952 60 1981 335

1924 2 1953 69 1982 363

1925 7 1954 71 1983 461

1926 2 1955 51 1984 459

1927 7 1956 96 1985 509

1928 11 1957 123 1986 479

1929 11 1958 86 1987 443

1930 9 1959 97 1988 456

1931 15 1960 133 1989 469

1932 16 1961 122 1990 647

1933 18 1962 118 1991 521

1934 15 1963 144 1992 605

1935 18 1964 133 1993 684

1936 30 1965 147 1994 633

1937 16 1966 166 1995 654

1938 22 1967 173 1996 547

1939 26 1968 212 1997 594

1940 27 1969 250 1998 594

1941 38 1970 251 1999 663

1942 37 1971 246 2000 698

1943 32 1972 320 2001 638

1944 50 1973 385 2002 643

1945 31 1974 394 2003 825

1946 30 1975 384 2004 751

1947 24 1976 351 2005 713

1948 22 1977 402 2006 897

1949 36 1978 475 2007* 17

1950 62 1979 421 TOTAL 22,281

ADDENDUM B:

Summary of Alumni Correspondence

Regarding Usage of the Recreation Center

ADDENDUM C: Summary of Alumni Support (FY 1999-2000 to Present) to

Athletics/Recreation Center and Affiliated Organizations

Year

Funded

Project Funded Contact/Department Project Brief Amount

Funded

Cycle I

1999-2000

New Owl Costume Karen Wilson,

Cheerleading Coach

Purchase new owl

mascot suit/costumer

for College events

$1,000

Cycle II

2002-2003

Equipment Purchase Christine Miles,

Recreation Center

Purchase water-weight

body fat analyzer system

$900

Cycle II

2002-2003

Team Trip Karen Wilson,

Cheerleading Coach

Funding for team trip to

NCA Collegiate

National Championship

$2,500

Cycle I

2003-2004

Automated External

Defibrillators

Scot Ward,

Trainer/Clinical

Instructor (Physical

Education)

Assist in purchase of 3

AED units for use by

Campus Safety and

Athletics

$3,000

Cycle II

2003-2004

Team Trip Karen Wilson,

Cheerleading Coach

Assist with funding for

trip to NCA

Championship (Florida)

$750

Cycle II

2003-2004

Equipment Purchase

(Body Works)

Christine Miles,

Recreation Center

Purchase 2 Schwinn

Airdyne Evolutionary

Stationary Bicycles

$1,200

Cycle I

2004-2005

Dance Team

Competition

Jessica Duplessis,

Advisor & Ashley

Arnott, Student

Support costs connected

with travel and

registration

$1,500

Cycle I

2005-2006

Women’s

Basketball/Team

Lockerroom

Rebecca

Hopkins/Stacey

Morse/Megan Lane

(Team members)

Purchase new lockers

for women’s basketball

team

$3,000

Cycle II

2005-2006

Men’s

Basketball/Team

Lockerroom

Rob Colbert, Men’s

Basketball Coach

Assist in funding for

renovations

$3,000

Cycle II

2005-2006

Electric Vehicle

(GEM)

Scot Ward, Athletic

Trainer/Clinical

Instructor (Physical

Education)

Assist with purchase of

GEM (electric vehicle)

for Athletics/Sports

Medicine

$3,000

Cycle I

2006-2007

Planners/Handbooks John Ratliff, Director

of Athletics

Purchase of

planner/handbooks for

student athletes with

social norms messages

$1,000

Cycle I

2006-2007

Dance Team Jessica Duplessis,

Advisor & Mary Julian,

Student

Provide travel to

National Cheer and

Dance Competition

$1,000

TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED: $21,850

Addendum D: Usage of Recreational Facilities at New England State Colleges

and COPLAC Member Institutions

Fitchburg State College Sue Lauder, Director of Athletics

Alumni can purchase memberships

Alumni pay the second lowest rate for memberships

Alumni have access to all facilities, including outdoor track, pool, fitness center, etc.)

Building was paid for with student fees

Students who paid for building starting in ’96 “those students have just as much right to

use the building as current students.”

Most of alumni users are local/recent graduates

Did not experience a “mad-rush” of subscribers/memberships

Facility planning included local gyms in conversations

Limited ability to apply for memberships to alumni within the ward (outside of the ward,

have to prove relationship to the College)

Membership Availability

Source: http://www.fsc.edu/reccenter/membershipservices.html#alumni

FSC Alumni and Spouse / Children (ages 4-17)

FSC Alumni and spouse of alumni are eligible to use the facility on an individual basis only, at a

rate of $75.00 per quarter, or $300.00 per calendar year. To qualify for usage, their name must

appear on the Alumni listing at the Reception Desk and must be verified by showing a valid

driver's license or other valid photo I.D. Furthermore, Alumni children are eligible for

membership privileges at a rate of $75 quarterly or $200 annually.

FSC Faculty, Staff & Alumni Dependents (ages 17-23)

Alumni dependents are also eligible for seasonal membership privileges, to take advantage of the

facility during winter and summer vacation. The membership fee for these individuals shall be:

$25 for a one month winter session, and; $75 for a three month summer session. Dependents

must be enrolled in a college full-time.

Bridgewater State College All degree-holding alumni from Bridgewater State College are eligible to purchase a

membership to the fitness center. Alumni must first go the fitness center to obtain authorization

for usage.

Annual Fee - $275.00 and is valid from September through August

Semester Fee - $125.00 and is valid from January through May

Summer Session - $50.00 per summer session, full summer - $100.00

Sonoma State College – COPLAC Member Alumni may take advantage of the campus’ Recreation Center and enjoy its many features such

as a climbing wall, 2-court gym, indoor running track, and fitness room. Note: the Sonoma State

College Alumni Association is a dues based member organization.

Evergreen State College – COPLAC Member Alumni may use the Athletics and Recreation Center, which includes: aerobic workout room,

climbing gym, outdoor climbing wall, dance rooms, fields/track, gymnasium, pavilion,

racquetball courts, pool, locker rooms, and weight rooms

Membership Fees

Membership Type Daily Quarterly Half

Quarterly Annual

CRC Membership Adult-

Community $5 $100 $75 $330

CRC Membership Faculty, Staff,

Alum $5 $60 $50 $190

CRC Membership Senior Citizen

** $3 $40 $25 $130

CRC Membership Youth * $3 $40 $25 $130

Truman State University – COPLAC Member A Truman State University or Northeast Missouri State University graduate (at least 18 years of

age) is eligible to purchase an alumni guest membership in his/her name or with his/her spouse (a

semester alumni guest membership or annual guest membership). Additionally, an individual

who donates a minimum $500.00 to the Truman State University Foundation is eligible to

purchase a non-alumni guest membership in his/her name or with his/her spouse (a semester non-

alumni guest membership or annual non-alumni guest membership). The donation must have

occurred in the current fiscal year of the University. There is a cap of 50 such memberships

being available in any academic year. Special groups may also be approved by the Recreation

Center Advisory Committee as eligible to purchase individual guest memberships (per semester

or annually) without a sponsoring member.

Plymouth State University John Harper, Director of Athletics

Any person affiliated with the University may purchase a membership (including alumni)

Membership includes access to Physical Education Center (paid with student fees):

track, pool, weight room, racquetball court (during “open” hours)

Hartman Union Building/Recreation Center (also paid for with student fees)

The Physical Education Center, at Plymouth State University, makes Facility Passes available on

a yearly basis (October 1 - September 30).This pass allows those not associated with Plymouth

State University to use, any and all, of the recreational facilities within the PE Center, whenever

they are open for student recreational usage.

Addendum E: Usage of KSC Recreational Center (Summer Hours)

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