Cornell University Council (CUC) Administrative Board

Chair, Membership Committee, Cornell University Council (CUC) Administrative Board

Posted by Cornell University Council (CUC) Administrative Board on 05/19/2014

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 role for the Membership Committee is to focus on the membership process. The Chair of the Membership Committee oversees a group of appointed Administrative Board elected members to review and recommend a slate of nominees for membership-at-large and life membership on the Cornell University Council. Encourage the submission of nominations for Council.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

University-Wide

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups

Provide updates on the Membership Committee at Administrative Board meetings.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

With the collaboration and support of the committee, develop, implement, and oversee a work plan. Organize and run meetings, and provide frequent updates to the Chair and Vice Chairs of the Administrative Board on membership.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Work with university staff and members to encourage nominations and provide feedback on the status of nominations.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Heather Wells

Volunteer Position Title:

Director, Volunteer Operations

Email:

hak5@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 5-7 hrs/month
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 January or February
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Other

Other Meeting Details: From November through March, the committee meets through monthly conference calls for the identification and selection of new members. The Chair is in active communication with the university staff liaison throughout the year to prepare, steward and implement the membership plan.

Additional Attendance Requirements: TCAM in October or November and Ithaca in May

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election