2011-2016 Nicholls State University Strategic Plan

PEOPLE CREATING POSSIBILITIES t Call or write a letter to state legislators. Discuss your own personal experiences with Nicholls, explain why Nicholls is essential to the region and reinforce how much budget cuts affect students as well as the regional economy. t Become an active alumnus. Join the Nicholls Alumni Federation, which promotes the university, sponsors student scholarships and hosts various events, including Homecoming. Let Nicholls know where your degree has taken you by sending a career update to alumniaffairs@nicholls.edu. t Support the university’s fundraising initiatives. Throughout the year, Nicholls holds several fundraisers, including Sponsor A+ Scholar, Bite of the Arts, Women’s Night Out for Lady Colonels, etc. For information about donating to a specific initiative, scholarship or professorship, call 985-448-4134. t Help recruit students to Nicholls. You are the university’s best ambassadors as you talk with future college students in your community. Recommend that they take a campus tour and request more information about Nicholls by visiting nicholls.edu/welcome. t Promote Nicholls whenever you can. Hang a university spirit sign or pennant in your business window or office. Attend campus events, whether it’s athletic games, musical concerts or academic lectures. Sign your children up for Nicholls summer camps. t Let Nicholls know what you think of its strategic plan. Send your feedback to renee.hicks@nicholls.edu.