Cornell University Council (CUC) Engagement Committee

Member, Engagement Committee, Cornell University Council (CUC)

Posted by Cornell University Council (CUC) Engagement Committee on 10/25/2017

General Information

Nomination start - 08/01/2023
Nomination end - 10/31/2023
Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 100
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

Members of the Engagement Committee work to educate Council members about their role as ambassadors and influencers, encouraging alumni, parents and friends to engage or re-engage with the University. The committee members will leverage their networks inside and outside of their Cornell volunteer communities to help support the university's strategic engagement goals. This committee develops strategies to reach out to any unengaged alumnus in order to get them re-engaged with Cornell and also oversees the Cornell University Council Newsletter which is produced 2x per year.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

University-Wide

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Speak to Groups

Share the news of what is happening at Cornell (formally, informally or through social media) at least once per year. Encourage Council and all Cornellians to join CUeLINKS, CUVolunteer, Cornell Advocacy Program, nominate someone for a volunteer position, and other connections as determined. Coordinate and edit the CUC Newsletter.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

Implement the goals of the work plan. Complete assignments in a timely, thorough manner. Attend and actively participate in meetings.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

Work with the University to help re-engage or engage alumni by leveraging individual networks.

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: Not Applicable

Requirements

Prerequisites Life member or current member, Cornell University Council

Hiatus Required? All Council Members must have a two year required hiatus.
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: No
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Other

Other Meeting Details: Zoom calls with commitee leadership approximately every other month.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election