Cornell University Council (CUC) Administrative Board

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

Posted by Cornell University Council (CUC) Administrative Board on 05/22/2014

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 of the Mentoring committee will lead and support the mentoring program for new Cornell University Council (CUC) members and provide them with opportunities to engage with other Council members. The Chair will also collaborate with university leaders to review ways to enhance the promotion of volunteer opportunities through CUVolunteer and CUeLINKS to Council members. Lastly, the chair is also a member of the Cornell University Council Administrative Board and oversees the Mentoring committee.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

University-Wide

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Speak to Groups

The Chair will communicate and delegate tasks that provide support and relevance to CUVolunteer and CUeLINKS. The Chair will also provide verbal and written updates on the work of the committee at Administrative Board meetings and with university leaders. Lastly, the Chair will consult and ensure that the work of the subcommittees directly align with the university’s priorities.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

The Chair will increase and sustain the participation and engagement of Council members in CUVolunteer and CUeLINKS. The Chair will also implement and oversee the mentoring program for new Cornell University Council (CUC) members. Lastly, the Chair will identify and review ways to define the success of projects and their contributions to the university’s priorities.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

With the assistance of the Vice-chair and staff liaison, the Chair will identify, review, and test the most effective ways to provide Cornell related mentoring opportunities.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Lindsey Murtland

Email:

lsm234@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 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: Attend the Trustee Council Annual Meeting (TCAM) in the Fall. Attend Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference (CALC) in the Spring.
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Other

Other Meeting Details: Monthly SAM committee video calls, as well as monthly sub-committee video calls.

Additional Attendance Requirements: Attend the Trustee Council Annual Meeting (TCAM) in the Fall. Attend Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference (CALC) in the Spring.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election