Cornell University Council (CUC) Membership Committee

Elected Member, Cornell University Council (CUC) Membership Committee

Posted by Cornell University Council (CUC) Membership Committee on 05/22/2018

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Must meet eligibility criteria
Number of Seats: 3
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

Review, vote and determine final candidate slate for new, returning, and life members, to be reviewed and approved by the Administrative Board. Requires high levels of confidentiality and intensive time/effort beginning in late fall through the winter and into early Spring, due to reviewing nominee bios (approximately 300 nominations) and going through two-three balloting exercises.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

University-Wide

Talent Expectations: Skills

Lead/Manage/Serve

Serve on a Committee or Board

Participate in meetings. Review, discuss and offer input on nominations. Complete voting assignments in a timely manner.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Represent Cornell

Participate in new member orientation program.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Heather Wells

Volunteer Position Title:

Director, Volunteer Operations

Email:

hak5@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

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

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 (1-2 hours each) for the identification and selection of new members.

Additional Attendance Requirements: TCAM in October/November

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election