Long Island Horticulture Research and Extension Advisory Council

Member, Long Island Horticulture Research and Extension Center Advisory Council

Posted by Long Island Horticulture Research and Extension Advisory Council on 08/30/2013

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Direct appointment by staff or administration
Number of Seats: 12
Location: Riverhead, New York 11901, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

The Advisory Council serves as an outside advisory group to the director of the Center and provides counsel about issues relevant to the horticultural constituencies, as well as engage in the long-term strategic planning and development of LIHREC.

Cornell Interests:

Colleges/Schools

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups

Members are asked to interact regularly with the program leaders, stakeholders, and constituencies of LIHREC and to facilitate cooperation and creative thinking among these groups to achieve greater impact and collective benefits.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

Members inform the director and professional staff about issues relevant to the horticultural constituencies and engage in long-term strategic planning and to develop recommendations addressing current and potential future issues facing the LIHREC.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

Members are advocates for the LIHREC and seek support from the horticultural community for its programs.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Sharon Detzer

Email:

sld4@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 1-2 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 4 years
Number of terms in Office: 2 terms

Requirements

Prerequisites Expertise in horticulture or industry relevant to LIHREC

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: Yes
Off Campus Location: Meetings take place at the Long Island Horticulture Research and Extension Center
Conference Call: No
Meetings per year: 2x year

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election