Cornell University Council (CUC) Administrative Board

Chair, Cornell University Council (CUC) Administrative Board

Posted by Cornell University Council (CUC) Administrative Board on 07/09/2013

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Must meet eligibility criteria
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

The Chair of the Cornell University Council serves as the leader of the Cornell University Council Administrative Board. The Chair creates, implements, and oversees initiatives for the Council based on the strategic direction set forth by the university.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

University-Wide

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups

The Chair represents the work and impact of the Cornell University Council in individual, small and large group settings, including Trustee-Council Annual Meeting (TCAM).

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

The Chair leads and oversees the efforts of the Administrative Board, which meets four times a year. The Chair hosts monthly conference calls with the Vice Chairs to ensure the completion of initiatives, and serves as the host of TCAM. The Chair works closely with university leaders to identify and implement new initiatives.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

The Chair represents the Cornell University Council at Cornell functions and encourages Council members to participate actively in Council initiatives, including the Ambassador Program, attendance at TCAM, nomination of new members, and support of the Cornell Annual Fund. The chair will also serve on the FHTR selection committee.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Tina Gourley

Email:

tlg5@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/week
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 1 year
Number of terms in Office: 2 terms

Requirements

Prerequisites Member, Cornell University Council Administrative Board

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: Yes
Off Campus: Yes
Off Campus Location: CALC in February; Ithaca in April
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: 4x year

Other Meeting Details: TCAM in November, zoom conference in July. Board of Trustees Committee on Alumni Affairs meetings.

Additional Attendance Requirements: Monthly conference calls with Vice Chairs. Bi-weekly check-in calls with staff volunteer manager. The Chair will also serve on the FHTR Award Selection committee.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election