Board nominations are now open to join our U of G Alumni Association!

• Term of Office: Three Years

Responsibilities

• Increase the awareness of alumni and their involvement, contributions and interactions with the University
• Act as a strong ambassador for the University of Guelph
• Motivate fellow alumni to be active in University advancement and alumni outreach
• Seek out new affinities that will expand the connection alumni have with the University
• Provide information, best practices and ideas for the UGAA and Alumni Affairs and Development
• Contribute to the good governance and ethical behaviour of the UGAA
• Be an active participant in at least one UGAA subcommittee
• Be prepared for all meetings by reviewing the past minutes, committee reports, and any other information provided in advance
• Contribute to the governing of the UGAA, which includes proposing, debating, approving operations as well as short- and long-term strategic planning

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• Graduate of the University of Guelph
• Commitment to the advancement of the University of Guelph
• Ability to meet time and length of term commitments
• Commitment to the mission and role of the UGAA board
• Understanding of the operation of the UGAA and Alumni Affairs & Development
• Ability to contribute ideas and opinions openly and to build a climate of trust and teamwork
• Objectivity and absence of conflict of interest
• Prior board experience
• Ability to work with a diverse alumni population and other university stakeholders
• Results orientation
• Systems-level planning and thinking
• Understanding organizational and team dynamics

Time Commitment

• Approximately 9 board meetings per year
• Attend weekend retreat and/or an annual orientation session
• Annual General Meeting (June)
• Occasional teleconference calls
• Homecoming Weekend (September)
• Alumni Weekend and Gala (June)
• In addition, time is required for reading and preparation for board and committee meetings
• Participation in at least one board sub-committee with meetings held 6-8 times per year, representing 4-6 hours per month
• Attendance at University and alumni functions as required
• All meetings (executive & board) begin at 6:00 p.m. and are held either virtually, at Alumni House, University of Guelph or occasionally an off-campus location. Dinner and beverages are provided for each in person meeting. Normally available at 5:30 p.m.
• Duration of meetings: regular board meetings last for approximately 2 hours while committee meetings are approximately 60 minutes.
• Correspondence between board members is frequent and encouraged.

• EXECUTIVE: Provides leadership for the board.
• NOMINATIONS: Ensures sound leadership and continuous development of the UGAA by recruiting a succession of dedicated alumni with appropriate skill sets.
• FINANCE AND AFFINITY: Provides the UGAA with predictable, stable, and expanding financial resources.
• GOVERNANCE: Reviews the UGAA bylaws with a focus on keeping processes and policies current, efficient and in line with the board goals.
• ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT/PROGRAMMING: Advises and supports AA&D staff in planning and executing successful engagement opportunities