1. Ohio University Alumni Leaders Conference OUAA Board of Directors

2. Our Role Mission: The Ohio University Alumni Association exists to connect, inform, serve and engage the University’s diverse alumni and friends. Vision: Every alumnus(a) a participant in the life of the University. Objectives: 1) Building Community: Encourage and promote the value of alumni fellowship, leadership, network development, and community outreach. 2) Volunteerism, Philanthropy and Advocacy: Champion volunteerism and philanthropy in support of the University’s Mission and Vision. 3) Retention and Recruitment: Engage alumni in recruiting and retaining students in sustaining and developing scholarships.

3. Our Role  Meet 3 times per year  Conference calls between meetings  Reports from President and other key University leaders  Provide support and counsel to Jennifer and the Alumni Relations team.

4. Board Members  Graduation Years Represented: 1967 - 2006  Colleges Represented: Arts & Sciences Business Communication Education Engineering Fine Arts General Health & Human Services Osteopathic Medical

5. Flow Chart Ohio University Board of Trustees President Vice President, University Advancement Ohio University Foundation Board Executive Director, OUAA OUAA Board of Directors OUAA Staff

6. Committees  Executive  Alumni Engagement  Student Engagement  Awards  Board Development  Finance

7. Committees - Executive  Comprised of each committee chair, immediate past chair, current chair and vice chair, and Executive Director  Oversees appointments of committee chairs  Guides Board’s direction for the year

8. Committees – Alumni Engagement  Strategy for out-of-Athens Board meetings  Alumni survey development and analysis  Provide guidance to staff on chapter/society facilitation and management  Attend chapter/society/college events

9. Committees – Student Engagement  Engage and participate in signature Student Alumni Board (SAB) events, activities, and initiatives and act as mentors to SAB executive officers  Guide and participate in on-campus student programming initiatives such as Dinner with 12 Strangers, Senior Week, etc.  Host OUAA Board and student Professional Networking Reception during on-campus meetings

10. Committees – Awards  Alumnus/a of the Year  Medal of Merit  Distinguished Service  Charles J. and Claire O. Ping Recent Graduate  Honorary Alumnus/a  Web Site

11. Committees – Finance  Online Bobcat Store  Affinity programs (credit card, rings, etc.)  Legacy program/scholarship

12. Committees – Board Development  Select new slate of officers every year for terms on the Board  Diversity of class, major, geography, demographics, etc.  Board term is three years

13. Engaging with the Board  Contact your local board members and invite them to attend meetings, events, reunions  Ask a board member to speak at a meeting or event  Meet with board members in your area to provide thoughts/feedback about OUAA activities, initiatives and programs

14. Questions? Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors