To coordinate the new online community with the existing Holy Cross Web site, alumni affairs turned to a Holy Cross graduate, Spencer Hayman 74, who heads the Web design and consulting company, Little Tornadoes. Though established by the College, Alumni On-line belongs to the graduates. We provide safety and security, says McCarthy, but ownership of the online community belongs to the graduates. Explaining that the online community is still a work in progress, he adds, We re hoping as more graduates find the site, they ll join. Registering is quick, easy and free.
Simple directions explain how to set up a screen name and password.
We ve taken precautions to protect the privacy and security of alumni who join the online community, McCarthy says. In the future, alumni will have the ability to make reservations for events online, shop for Holy Cross merchandise, and make an online donation to the College with a credit card.