The Chair will lead deliberations of larger committee in confidentially evaluating nominees through a review of prepared biographies including professional, civic and alumni involvements. Discussions of each nominee will include committee members sharing experiences based on direct interaction with nominees. Committee members will also add to the discussion by providing knowledge of a nominee's professional or civic involvement. The Chair will be required to assist with the promotion of the annual election, call for nominations, and with selecting a vice chair. The Chair will lead the CAAB Nominating Committee and will also serve as the CATN representative on the Frank H.T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award selection committee.
Cornell Interests:
Affinities
University-Wide
Talent Expectations: Skills
Communicate
Speak to Groups
The chair is expected to contribute to the deliberations about each nominee, sharing experiences as they relate to volunteer, professional, or civic roles. Honest and candid dialogue and debate is critical to the committee’s process, and members must have persuasive communication skills, excellent listening skills, and the ability to act with tact and discretion.
Lead/Manage/Serve
Lead a Group
Serve on a Committee or Board
The chair will lead the deliberations of the larger committee which take place in person and via phone. The chair, along with other committee members, will assess nominations and make decisions based on information presented, research, and conversations during meetings. The chair will also lead the CAAB Nominating Committee.
Build/Maintain Relationships
Engage Individuals
Represent Cornell
The chair will engage committee members in discussion and encourage nominations from committee members. Regular attendance and participation at meetings is required. The chair, along with the committee members, will represent not only Cornell and the Committee on Alumni Trustee Nominations, but also their own respective constituent leaders and affinity groups. The prospective chair should have a broad and diverse engagement with Cornell through multiple involvements, and draw upon their perspective of alumni through myriad relationships they have cultivated.