Institutional Advancement Contact us: Tel. (617) 243-2141 Email: Ruth Shuman, Dean for Institutional Advancement The Office of Institutional Advancement works with Lasell's president, its faculty and staff and alumni to help establish broad levels of institutional awareness and philanthropic support for the College on a regional and national basis. Institutional Advancement for Lasell College is composed of four departments: Alumni (Karen Gill, Director of Alumni Relations) Annual Fund (Michelle Walmsley, Director of the Annual Fund) Communications/Publications, Public Relations and Web (Fran Weil, Director of Communication) Major Gifts Through its four departments, the Office of Institutional Advancement connects and communicates with its broad constituency base, building strong, ongoing relationships with alumni, donors and friends of the College, and building participation in and support of Lasell's programs and educational initiatives.