Veterinary Medicine (VET) Advisory Council

At-Large Member, College of Veterinary Medicine (VET) Advisory Council

Posted by Veterinary Medicine (VET) Advisory Council on 05/14/2014

General Information

Nomination start - 12/13/2024
Nomination end - 03/04/2025
Process for Filling Position: Open only to staff nominations
Number of Seats: 3
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine Advisory Council serves as an advisory group to the Dean of the College to help fulfill and implement the College’s mission and strategic objectives while striving to provide members with a gratifying opportunity to engage with and make an impact on the College. The Council shares the College’s values of commitment to veterinary medicine and education, equity, diversity, collaboration and two-way communication, intellectual curiosity, and an expectation of excellence in all areas of the Council’s work. Members will be appointed by the dean and will typically serve a two-year term with the possibility of two re-appointments. Nomination does not guarantee invitation and is confidential.

Cornell Interests:

Colleges/Schools

College of Veterinary Medicine

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups

Communicate information about College programs and priorities to fellow supporters and/or facilitate communications between supporters and faculty/ staff.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Lead a Group

Serve on a Committee or Board

Serve as an adviser to the College, including potential participation on a committee, task force, working or focus group. Be willing to leverage personal and/or professional networks to promote the College and broaden its base of support.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

Represent Cornell

Represent the College in a volunteer leadership capacity at meetings and events within the College's and University's internal and external communities. Identify and nominate candidates for consideration for Advisory Council or other Cornell volunteer service, assist in the identification and cultivation of prospective donors, and/or advocate on behalf of the College for support. Recommend other qualified candidates to the Council. Members are strongly encouraged to join CUeLINKS to serve as mentors to students.

Industry Experience:

Research

Entrepreneurship

Animals: Other

Animals: Animal Health & Conservation

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Luanne Prosperi Stefanucci

Volunteer Position Title:

Associate Director, Engagement & Volunteer Management

Email:

lps8@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

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

Requirements

Prerequisites Familiarity with or interest in issues related to animal, human, or planetary health or another field related to the work of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Members who previously served on the Council for a total of six years are eligible for reappointment following a one-year hiatus. In special circumstances and by mutual agreement of the dean and individual member, the hiatus and/or term limit may be waived.

Hiatus Required? After the completion of three terms (a total of six years), a one-year hiatus is required prior to re-appointment unless waived by mutual agreement of dean and member.
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

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

Additional Attendance Requirements: Members serving on working groups or committees are required to attend at least 50% of applicable meetings.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

$5,000-$9,999

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election