Cornell University Council (CUC)

Life Member, Cornell University Council (CUC)

Posted by Cornell University Council (CUC) on 03/20/2014

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Must meet eligibility criteria
Number of Seats: 480
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

As recognized leaders at Cornell, in their profession, or in the community, members serve as the university's key ambassadors. Every year Council members are expected to attend Trustee-Council Annual Meeting (TCAM); share the current university message at a Cornell volunteer event, meeting or informal gathering; contribute financially; participate in training and information webinars; and nominate future Cornell University Council members. Additionally, as a volunteer for Cornell University, vote in Cornell's annual alumni trustee election.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

University-Wide

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Speak to Groups

Collaborate with staff, alumni, parents and friends to identify formal and informal settings in which to share the current university message and ensure that speaking points are appropriate for the audience. Speak in formal and informal settings about the current university message, provide subsequent feedback to Council's Administrative Board, and if appropriate, provide follow-up information to the participants.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

Serve as a liaison to facilitate a reciprocal flow of information between the university and the greater Cornell community. Recommend future Council members based on organization needs and member qualifications.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Tina Gourley

Volunteer Position Title:

Senior Director, Volunteer Programs

Email:

tlg5@cornell.edu

Phone:

607-255-7090

Time Commitment

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

Requirements

Prerequisites Must have completed three CUC member at large terms, be at least 55 years of age, and rendered distinguished service to the University (previous volunteer roles, attendance at TCAM during terms served, and consistency of giving).

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: Yes
Off Campus: No
Conference Call: No
Meetings per year: 1x year

Other Meeting Details: Ithaca in the Fall for TCAM

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election