Cornell Latino Alumni Association (CLAA)

President, Cornell Latino Alumni Association (CLAA)

Posted by Cornell Latino Alumni Association (CLAA) on 04/25/2014

General Information

Nomination start - 01/29/2024
Nomination end - 03/10/2024
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The President shall be the Chief Officer of the Association and shall exercise the usual functions of a presiding office. The President shall serve as an ex-officio member of all committees. Additionally, the President shall provide council and advocacy to Cornell on issues pertaining to the Latino/a/x alumni and student community and help nominate the CLAA representative to the Committee on Alumni Trustee elections and perform such other duties within the office to advance CLAA’s mission statement and vision.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Diversity

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Speak to Groups

The President will represent the work and impact of CLAA in individual, small and large group settings. The President will also craft and send out communications to CLAA members on a variety of topics. The President will preside over all meetings.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

The President will lead and oversee the efforts of CLAA. The President will work closely with board and university leaders to identify and implement new initiatives. The President shall serve as an ex-officio member of all committees.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

The President will represent CLAA and the diverse communities at other Cornell board meetings.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Jessica Cherry

Volunteer Position Title:

Associate Director, Diversity Alumni Programs

Email:

jc2783@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

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

Requirements

Hiatus Required? 5 years
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: Yes
Off Campus: Yes
Off Campus Location: via conference call
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Monthly

Other Meeting Details: Monthly board meetings.

Additional Attendance Requirements: Attendance at TCAM, Homecoming, and CALC are strongly encouraged. There shall be a minimum of one annual membership meeting. The annual membership meeting shall be held at the Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference or at another venue as deemed appropriate by the Board.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election