Florida Institute of Technology
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Alumni Board Member Responsibilities
If you would like to be considered for Board membership, please remit the Application for Nomination to the Board of Directors. Thank you for your interest.
A member of the Alumni Board of Directors is appointed to hold the position based on demonstrated involvement, support, and commitment to Florida Institute of Technology and the Alumni Association. In accepting this three year appointment, the member agrees to fulfill, to the best of their ability, the requirements and responsibilities associated with Board membership. Ideally, these include, but are not limited to:
1. Meeting Participation.
Attend and participate in at least one of the two Board meetings held each year. If unable to attend a Board meeting, submit in advance a written response related to action items on the agenda. Failure to attend one of the two annual Board meetings either in-person or via telcon shall result in an automatic recommendation to the Board for consideration for your termination as a Board member. Members under consideration for termination will have an opportunity to provide justification for continuation. All Board members in attendance at the on campus Board meeting are expected to attend the Homecoming Banquet unless excused by the Alumni Association President.
2. Committee Participation.
Serve actively on at least one Alumni Board committee and participate in the majority of the committee meetings held. Occasionally these meetings are held in conjunction with the Board meeting, but many are held at other times throughout the year. Because of the distances involved, these meetings are usually held by teleconference.
3. Financial Participation.
Contribute financially to the University. All Board members are expected to be current donors. Suggested annual levels of support based on years since graduation are one-four years = at least $50, five years plus = at least $100. Board members should determine if matching funds are available from their employer and initiate action to secure those funds.
4. Community Outreach.
Become a representative and spokesperson in your community for Florida Institute of Technology. This task may involve talking with prospective students, meeting with other alumni, attending local chapter events, speaking to local civic groups, and more.
5. Alumni Involvement.
Assist the University and the Alumni Association in identifying, cultivating, and involving alumni in areas such as student recruitment, career networking, legislative advocacy, chapter leadership, identify prospective donors, financial support, or more. Participate in Board sponsored initiatives such as letter writing campaigns and community involvement.
6. Program Activity Awareness.
Be familiar with the programs and activities sponsored, organized, and coordinated by the Office of Alumni Affairs.
7. Advice and Support.
Serve in an advisory and advocacy capacity for the Alumni Association and provide active support of the Alumni Association through resolutions and Board advocacy.
8. Departmental Link.
Serve as a communications link with your academic department to keep the department informed of Alumni Association activities and to encourage participation of faculty, staff, and departmental alumni in the Alumni Association.