Advisory Board Roles & Responsibilities
Sul Ross State University Alumni Association
Advisory Board Roles & Responsibilities
- Be an active dues-paying member of the Sul Ross Alumni Association.
- Promote membership in the Alumni Association.
- Actively participate in four Board Meetings annually. And, prepare for board and committee meetings by reading and understanding materials circulated for review.
- Assist in setting short and long term plans and goals for the Alumni Association.
- Actively participate in project or program planning and implementation. Serve on one or more committees.
- Stay informed about current issues affecting the Association and the University.
- Offer feedback as required on proposed revisions to bylaws, policies, programs and procedures.
- Identify, cultivate and recruit volunteer leaders for the Association and its Chapters.
- Exercise loyalty toward the Association and the University and maintain confidentiality regarding their internal affairs as discussed at board meetings.
- Attend at least one Association event such as Homecoming, Distinguished Alumni Awards, etc.
- Participate in and help to promote Association and Chapter activities.
- Assist professional staff in making connections with suppliers and potential donors who could support events and programs sponsored by the Association.
- Serve as an ambassador for the Association and the University.
- Communicate the work of the Association to university contacts, as well as external partners and community contacts as appropriate.
- Share examples of the achievements, successes and challenges of the University with alumni and personal and professional contacts as appropriate.
- Officially represent the Association at University events when asked, if at all possible.
- Support the professional staff within the Alumni Relations Office.
- Respect the Chain of Command with regard to the Alumni Director’s management of the day-to-day operations of the Association and the Office of Alumni Relations.
July 2016
