Break Out Groups by Michelle Barreto https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc You will be given 20 minutes to discuss the questions below with your small group. Please introduce yourselves to one another and have at least one member of the group be assigned as notetaker. When we return to the large group, we will ask alumni to share their key learnings and insights. en-us 2024-05-15 19:07:27 UTC 2024-06-25 14:24:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png What's in it for me? https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994857412 2024-05-15 23:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994857412 Hard to answer without knowing overall goal https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994860379 2024-05-15 23:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994860379 Facilitating alumni events and connections beyond just the current cohort https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994860816 2024-05-15 23:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994860816 More meet-up opportunities for alumni https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994860817 How would that dovetail with the school? More organization from Slack (quiet, some don't know about it). Strengthening connections within community. Concerns about turning meetups into fundraising events

]]> 2024-05-15 23:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994860817 Being engaged with any alumni activity consistently can be challenging. Flexibility and a potential need to come and go https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994860884 2024-05-15 23:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994860884 A more formal/streamlined job board type thing https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994861237

  • Perhaps a career fair for alumni, not just current students

    • ]]>     2024-05-15 23:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994861237     Alumni growth but it seems like the program is not. Need mentorship ourselves from someone further in their career. Don't have a good idea of who to reach out to https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994861540 2024-05-15 23:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994861540 What is the time commitment? https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994861871 can it be low but spread responsibilities across everyone? What would governance and leadership look like? concerns about free labor

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994861871     In person mixer for folks in Seattle https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994861997

  • Potential downside for excluding people outside of Seattle, however could encourage creation of regional meetups

  • Build sense of community for alumni - allow people to get to know other alumni (e.g. spotlight for alumni - perhaps email or newsletter)

    • ]]>     2024-05-15 23:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994861997     Connect with some leaders in the design/research world or provide leadership classes for alumni who are not new graduates or current students https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994862133 2024-05-15 23:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994862133 Look at design orgs like AIGA for inspiration https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994862144 2024-05-15 23:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994862144 Strengthening community https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994862242 some give and take. share opportunities with companies.

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994862242     Larger sense of community https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994862856

  • Mixers outside of just mentor program

  • In person for Seattle or NY or LA or other areas, and a virtual option

    • ]]>     2024-05-15 23:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994862856     Knowledge sharing & continuous learning opportunities for alums https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994862926 2024-05-15 23:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994862926 Transparency about curriculum; other events https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994862975 2024-05-15 23:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994862975 More Connection https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994863009 Especially for remote people. It's difficult to meet up in person even when you are all in person. Would be nice if events were hybrid friendly

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994863009     Alumni Newsletter https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994863252

  • spotlight current student and/or alumni

  • Could also include dates of upcoming showcases or events


    • ]]>     2024-05-15 23:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994863252     Alumni to interview incoming students https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994863458 2024-05-15 23:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994863458 Using Alumni connections to keep pulse on the evolving industry https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994864055 2024-05-15 23:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994864055 Industry Connection https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994864163 Share work that we're doing directly with the current cohort in presentation style

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994864163     Remote opportunities can be limited (alums outside of Seattle) https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994864201 2024-05-15 23:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994864201 Engagement / busy lives https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994864282 2024-05-15 23:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994864282 Alumni can provide advice to program objectives based on industry trends / changes https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994864495

  • Keeping up to date on current interview practices, etc

    • ]]>     2024-05-15 23:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994864495     International Students https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994864727 Offering help and guidance around concerns that international students have. Potentially offering workshops around these specific circumstances

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994864727     Should be a two-way street https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994865160 2024-05-15 23:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994865160 Create Awareness Within Our Employers https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994865270 Raise the awareness within our employers of MHCID and the alumni that come from it

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994865270     Advice on structure/possibilities of what this could look like https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994865353 2024-05-15 23:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994865353 Transparency around what current students and grads struggle with? https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994865796 2024-05-15 23:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994865796 Financial support, especially for events https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994866279 2024-05-15 23:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994866279 Time is valuable so how can we ensure it's worth the time commitment https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994866287

  • What motivates everyone to be here? Potentially for the purpose of giving back but can we take a pulse on motivators to understand why people are here

    • ]]>     2024-05-15 23:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994866287     increase integrity of education https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994866405 concern about quality and integrity of education. sometimes feedback not taken, or we don't know how it impacts. recognition that it's hard.

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994866405     What is the goal? https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994866684 We all joined this call because we care about this program but there has to be some goals from leadership within the program of what they expect from this group

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994866684     Industry resources and connections not just for current cohort https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994866962 2024-05-15 23:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994866962 Better alumni directory? https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994867346 2024-05-15 23:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994867346 There should be something in it for the members https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994867390 The end results of whatever happens with the alumni council should also uplift alumni and not only focus on current students

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994867390     Detailed alum info https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994868044 2024-05-15 23:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994868044 Consistent Fundraising https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994868097 2024-05-15 23:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994868097 Sufficient Representation https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994868546

  • Big / Small company

  • Industry

  • UXR/UXD/PM

  • Location

  • Mix of Cohorts - how to keep it "fresh"

    • ]]>     2024-05-15 23:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994868546     Bring Alum back into Academia https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994868626 As alum move further away from the academia world, ties and opportunities back to academia would be appreciated

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994868626     We'll need some time to research what's typical for councils (leadership, do we elect people?, does this rotate?) https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994869063 2024-05-15 23:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994869063 Connection between alumni https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994869260 Gain more exposure to what is happening in sections of the industry that we might not be working within

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994869260     How can we transition the current students to alumni? https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994869993 2024-05-15 23:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994869993 Keeping alumni in the loop on the program https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994870860

  • e.g. staffing changes, admissions process, stats on job placement

    • ]]>     2024-05-15 23:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994870860     Keep the council in the loop https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994871067

  • Staffing changes

  • Job placement stats

  • Program structure changes

  • Event dates (showcases)

    • ]]>     2024-05-15 23:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994871067     Opportunity to better share what alums are doing in the field https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994871235 2024-05-15 23:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994871235 fundraising efforts for scholarships https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994871281 some coldness towards donations, but donations with a clear allocation or impact is more appealing

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994871281     Help steer/support through obstacles https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994871763 2024-05-15 23:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994871763 increase transparency around fund allocations https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994871768 2024-05-15 23:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994871768 group ticket discounts for conferences https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994872458 sometimes includes rooms. config coming up

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994872458     Be receptive to alumni feedback https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994872588

  • Open to alumni who bring ideas and knowledge about industry changes

    • i.e. AI, spacial computing, etc. to help keep cohort content fresh and up to date

    • ]]>     2024-05-15 23:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994872588     tools, equipment, contacts, etc. https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994873067 2024-05-15 23:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994873067 Extremely open-ended right now https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994873138 How are we supposed to sign up and commit to something before even knowing the bounds of what is expected of us?

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994873138     Scholarships https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994873982

  • Tuition

  • Elective scholarship - maybe want to take an elective but didn't plan on taking an extra one so don't have the funds

    • ]]>     2024-05-15 23:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994873982     Connecting more with other alumni https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994874202 2024-05-15 23:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994874202 Lightweight Internship instead of elective https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994874745

  • Option to help build connections and experience throughout the program

    • ]]>     2024-05-15 23:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994874745     recognizing alumnis for their contributions https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994874884 2024-05-15 23:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994874884 Alumni Accomplishment Award https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994875525 2024-05-15 23:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994875525 worried you're looking for free labor with no benefit for us https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994875881 2024-05-15 23:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994875881 Continued education for alumni https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994876485 2024-05-15 23:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994876485 job board specific to mhci+d https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994877461 if my company had openings, I would love to share them with MHCI+D students first

    ]]>     2024-05-15 23:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994877461     Transparency about program funding https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994878917 2024-05-15 23:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994878917 Can we attract the best instructors? https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994882294 2024-05-15 23:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2994882294 There should be more communication about joining the alum council in case others that are interested missed it https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2996452544 2024-05-16 19:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarre14/7kk0sld3949q6anc/wish/2996452544