Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network (CAAAN) Advisory Committee (C'AC)

Chair, CAAAN Advisory Committee (C'AC)

Posted by Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network (CAAAN) Advisory Committee (C'AC) on 05/07/2014

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Direct appointment by staff or administration
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The Chair of the CAAAN Advisory Committee (‘C’AC) serves as the leader of ‘C’AC and collaborates closely with the CAAAN Coordinator, CAAAN Assistant, and ’C’AC Vice Chair to guide the committee. The chair creates, implements, and oversees initiatives for ‘C’AC based on the strategic direction set forth by the university. The Chair represents ‘C’AC at events within the broader Undergraduate Admissions and Alumni Affairs Communities. Additionally, as a volunteer for Cornell University, vote in Cornell's annual alumni trustee election.

Cornell Interests:

Departments/Units

Admissions and Financial Aid

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups

Beyond the basic requirements of being a ‘C’AC member, the Chair represents the work of CAAAN and the Undergraduate Admissions Community in individual, small, and large group settings, including CALC and TCAM.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

The Chair leads and oversees the efforts of CAAAN and ‘C’AC, which meets three times a year. The Chair also hosts monthly conference calls with the Vice Chair and the CAAAN Coordinator to ensure the completion of initiatives, and serves as the host of ‘C’AC meetings. The Chair works closely with Undergraduate Admissions Office leadership to help identify, implement, and support new initiatives.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

The Chair represents ‘C’AC at broader events within the Undergraduate Admissions, Alumni Affairs, and Greater Cornell University Communities. S/he also encourages ‘C’AC members to participate in the broader events of these communities.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Jonathan Augustyn

Email:

jra276@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 2 years
Number of terms in Office: 1 term

Requirements

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 is strongly encouraged
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: 3x year

Other Meeting Details: We have two in-person meetings of the entire committee plus one committee-wide conference call each year. The Chair and Vice Chair also have monthly conference calls with the CAAAN Coordinator.

Additional Attendance Requirements: Attendance at CALC and regional leadership conferences is strongly encouraged.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election