Frank H.T. Rhodes (FHTR) Exemplary Alumni Service Award Nominations

Frank H.T. Rhodes (FHTR) Exemplary Alumni Service Awards

Posted by Frank H.T. Rhodes (FHTR) Exemplary Alumni Service Award Nominations on 07/17/2019

General Information

Nomination start - 07/01/2023
Nomination end - 01/15/2024
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 6
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

Frank H.T. Rhodes, the ninth president of Cornell University, was one of the most beloved and respected administrators in Cornell’s history, and has eloquently inspired alumni of all ages as well as generations of Cornell students to continue their life after Cornell as dedicated Cornellians. In 1994, the Cornell Alumni Association, with the endorsement of the Board of Trustees Committee on Alumni Affairs, established the Frank H. T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award in his honor.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

University-Wide

Talent Expectations: Skills

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

Length and breadth of the nominee’s activities and leadership Involvement with Cornell since the nominee’s -graduation Graduated 35 or more years ago

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

Unique or unsung contributions made to Cornell

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Rebecca Flaherty

Email:

rff42@cornell.edu

Phone:

607-254-7104

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 This award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated extraordinary service to Cornell through long-term volunteer activity. Consideration is given to the length and depth of activity; gifts are not among the criteria used to select honorees. University trustees and members of the selection committee are not eligible for consideration until they are no longer active members of the board. A maximum of six awards may be presented annually. Criteria: Length and breadth of the nominee’s activities and leadership; Unique or unsung contributions made to Cornell; Involvement with Cornell since the nominee’s graduation; Graduated 35 or more years ago. Gifts to Cornell, professional achievements, and non-Cornell volunteer service are not considered when selecting honorees.

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

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election