Southwestern Names New Director of Alumni Engagement
(WINFIELD, KAN.) Liz Frombgen, president of Southwestern
College, has announced Ashlee Mayo as the new director of alumni engagement.
Mayo, who started work at Southwestern in 2017 as the coordinator of new
media/assistant designer, officially transitioned into her new role on Oct. 3.
As part of the reorganized position, Mayo will retain responsibility for the
institution’s social media pages.
“The college has an opportunity and obligation to strengthen and build
relationships with alumni and friends of the college – Ashlee is excellently
suited to engage alumni through meaningful events and proactive communication,”
said Frombgen. “While Ashlee is a graduate of K-State, she is proudly a
Winfield native and she has come to have a deep love for Southwestern College
during her time working for the college; she bleeds purple and belongs to the
Builder Family.”
Mayo will support the 2022 Homecoming which will take place at Southwestern
Oct. 14-16. Details for all of the festivities including the parade, tailgate, football
game, 20th Anniversary 9-Lives performance, and alumni meet-ups may
be found at www.sckans.edu/homecoming.
“In a couple of weeks we will celebrate the connection that we share in this
college, our home on the hill,” said Mayo. “There will be a lot of fun moments packed
into the weekend that are focused on creating space for alumni to remember and
re-connect – sharing in their love for Southwestern and for the Builder
Family.”
Beyond a successful Homecoming and alumni events, Mayo plans to create an advisory
group of alumni, focused on uniting a global network of Builders and advancing
the mission of Southwestern College.
“The alumni of
Southwestern are a passionate and talented group,” said Mayo. “My goal is to
help alumni find new ways to plug into Southwestern. I know doing so will enrich
their lives and strengthen the college.”
The college hosts annual events on campus for alumni of the college including
Homecoming (Oct. 14-16), Athletic Hall of Fame (Oct. 15), Natural Science Hall
of Fame (Nov. 12), WinterFest (Dec. 4), and Founders Weekend (April 21-22).
Mayo is also looking forward to planning both local and regional alumni meet-up
events as well as online gatherings throughout the year.
“I’m looking forward to
getting creative to reenergize our alumni base. Southwestern truly is a magical
place that is made more magical by the love and support of engaged alumni,
donors, and community,” said Mayo. “I am excited to support that connection,
creating mutual benefit for alumni, and our beautiful little college on the
hill.”
The office of
institutional advancement and alumni services is also working to update the
alumni database, alumni and individuals who are affiliated with Southwestern, are
invited to take a moment to update alumni information at www.sckans.edu/whatsnew. For questions or to connect, email Ashlee.mayo@sckans.edu or call (620) 229-6155.
