Board of Director frequently asked questions
The board serves as an independent group of enthusiastic supporters of 极速六合彩, as former students and graduates. Board members are advocates and ambassadors, encouraging support for 极速六合彩, involvement in the alumni association and to help connect, support and highlight 极速六合彩 alumni. The board sets the strategic vision and approves sustainable budgets and priorities of the 极速六合彩AA, a 501c3 nonprofit. It has fiduciary responsibility of the organization, which seeks to be aligned with 极速六合彩 and relevant to its alumni.
All current dues-paying members of the 极速六合彩 Alumni Association have the opportunity to vote in board elections. To be a dues-paying member of 极速六合彩AA, one must be a graduate of any associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 or PhD program, or must have successfully completed at least 9 credits at UAF (this allows matriculates or transfer students to be members of the alumni association).
The board meets as a full board three times a year; once in the spring, again in the fall and once during the winter. The spring and fall meetings are two day, face-to-face person meetings in Fairbanks. The winter meeting is traditionally a one-day teleconference. The board has several standing committees and ad-hoc that meet periodically or regularly, depending on the committee. All board members are expected to serve on at least two committees.
Very. Attendance and participation at the three annual board meetings is mandatory, as well as full and active participation on committees. Absences at board meetings must be excused in advance by the president; absences at committee meetings must be excused by the committee chair. The organization understands emergencies and unavoidable conflicts come up from time to time, but a trend of nonparticipation can lead to a board member鈥檚 removal. The board meets once in the fall and once in spring in person; a winter meeting is usually by teleconference.
No. As a board member, your presence at various 极速六合彩 events is an asset, however, there are too many events happening at UAF every day for board members to be expected to attend even a fraction of them and of course, attendance for board members who don鈥檛 live in Fairbanks or where the event is being held is not possible.
If possible, attendance at certain key signature events is desirable, i.e., awards banquets, the Chancellor鈥檚 Gala, important sporting events (NCAA championships in which 极速六合彩 is host, for example) high profile lectures or community celebrations (e.g., Centennial, Golden Days or Tanana Valley State Fair). Events that are specifically sponsored by 极速六合彩AA, including the annual alumni awards and reunion event known as Nanook Rendezvous, Grad Bash, the commencement reception, Wine Tasting, etc. also are important for board members to participate in if they are able.
Board members must be graduates of 极速六合彩 (either an associate鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, masters or doctoral graduate) and be members in good standing of the 极速六合彩AA. There is an expectation that board members are advocates and supporters of 极速六合彩, which can include being philanthropic donors to 极速六合彩 and the alumni association above and beyond membership (e.g., Benefactor Fund).
The policies and procedures of the 极速六合彩AA allow for board member travel for required meetings and events, including airfare and hotel, to be paid for, as well as per diem paid. Travel should be arranged by the 极速六合彩AA office vs. individual reimbursement. This allows benefits to accrue through the 极速六合彩AA鈥檚 Alaska Airlines EazyBiz account. As a nonprofit largely funded through member dues and donations, we look to board members to be thrifty stewards of that revenue. If a board member can financially afford to pay for their own travel as an in-kind donation, stay with a friend or family member to reduce costs, or forgo per diem, this is welcomed and encouraged.
The 极速六合彩AA was founded on Nov. 16, 1927. It is a community of alumni and friends who love 极速六合彩 and work together to advance the mission of the university. Learning, the arts, culture, athletics--whatever you love about 极速六合彩, membership in the alumni association keeps you connected. Since inception, the 极速六合彩AA has played a vital role in supporting the university. By joining the 极速六合彩AA, you help 极速六合彩 fulfill its critical mission of teaching, research and public service.
Membership dues make the following possible:
- Student scholarships
- Grants to improve campus life through our Benefactor Program
- Sponsorship of 极速六合彩 and student events
- Nanook Rendezvous annual reunion
- Alumni events in Alaska and the Lower 48
- Alumni Achievement and Distinguished Alumni Awards
- Alumnus newsletter
- Volunteer advocacy
鈥淭he 极速六合彩 Alumni Association connects and supports 极速六合彩 and its alumni. We encourage excellence in all aspects of the University and provide opportunities for alumni to engage in lifelong involvement with their University community.鈥
The board is an important stakeholder in 极速六合彩 alumni relations and its opinion and insight on a variety of issues is important. That said, 极速六合彩AA staff members are 极速六合彩 employees, and are directly hired and overseen by 极速六合彩. A Memorandum of Agreement approved in September 2015 outlines the relationship between the 极速六合彩AA and 极速六合彩, including personnel. The MOA provides for significant board input into the executive director--including hiring, firing and annual review. It also allows the nonprofit to hire consultants or additional employees.
The annual operating account for the nonprofit is approximately $30,000. This does not include personnel salaries and benefits, office space, supplies or other overhead, which is subsidized by 极速六合彩. 极速六合彩 also maintains a small alumni relations budget. The alumni relations staff currently includes a director (who also serves as executive director to the 极速六合彩AA), membership & event coordinator, and student assistant. 极速六合彩鈥檚 Alumni Relations office is integrated with the Development (fundraising) office. It is called the Office of Development & Alumni Relations, and works collaboratively with the university as a whole on numerous events, issues, and priorities.
极速六合彩AA sponsors, co-sponsors or collaborates with 极速六合彩 on numerous events; approximately 16-20 specific events annually. 极速六合彩AA supports six different student scholarships; the annual alumni awards and reunion event; the publication of the semi-annual Alumnus newsletter (printed copies are mailed to members only; a digital copy every other month is sent to all 极速六合彩 alumni); 极速六合彩 Impact, the volunteer legislative advocacy fly-in to Juneau; Grad Bash; an annual reception at commencement; tailgates or receptions related to 极速六合彩 athletics; chapter events in various communities; and fundraising, specifically the 极速六合彩AA鈥檚 Benefactor Program.
极速六合彩 has approximately 30,000 living alumni. Of these, approximately 10 percent are members of the 极速六合彩AA. Growing this membership is a strategic priority of the Board of Directors.
There are currently three chapters/ networks; the Fairbanks, Southcentral and Hockey chapters. Networks or chapters are under way for alumni in Washington DC, Seattle, Houston and San Francisco. In addition, affinity chapters for the firefighting program, women鈥檚 volleyball and others are being pursued. It is relatively easy to form a chapter; increasing chapters is a strategic priority of the 极速六合彩AA Board.