Member, Veterinary Medicine Advisory Council Membership & Volunteer Engagement Committee
Posted by Veterinary Medicine (VET) Advisory Council on 08/06/2021
General Information
Process for Filling Position:
Must meet eligibility criteria
Number of Seats:
8
Location:
Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s):
Alumni, Parents, Friends
Summary of Position
The Committee will provide strategic leadership on the development of a diverse & sustainable volunteer pipeline for College of Veterinary Medicine volunteers by:
- Advising on recruitment, nomination & evaluation processes for candidates for the Advisory Council, other CVM & university volunteer roles, including Cornell University Council, President’s Council of Cornell Women, Diversity Alumni Programs, & the Cornell Board of Trustees
- Assisting in the development of onboarding, council member mentoring, and offboarding plans
- Implementing & supporting a council member engagement & mentoring program
- Increasing awareness of the college’s breadth & depth at the university level
Cornell Interests:
Colleges/Schools
College of Veterinary Medicine
Talent Expectations: Skills
Communicate
Speak to Groups
Members should be comfortable speaking to various constituents (alumni, friends, fellow volunteers) and groups about the college and related volunteer opportunities.
Lead/Manage/Serve
Manage Projects
Serve on a Committee or Board
Attend committee meetings and advise on College Advisory Council initiatives, processes, and programs supporting the development of a robust, diverse, sustainable volunteer pipeline. Members are encouraged to contribute ideas and share best practices from their own experiences at Cornell or elsewhere. Co-team leads will guide information gathering on particular aspects of the committee's charge (ie, onboarding, peer mentoring,...) to be shared with the committee.
Build/Maintain Relationships
Engage Individuals
Mentor
Work with committee members, staff, and other groups to identify and recommend candidates for volunteer opportunities at the college. Advise on viability of Veterinary College candidates to high-level university groups. Provide strategic input on engagement initiatives, nominations/recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring.
Industry Experience:
Animals: Animal Health & Conservation
Animals: Other
Responsible Contact
Contact Name:
Luanne Prosperi Stefanucci
Volunteer Position Title:
Associate Director of Engagement & Volunteer Management
Email:
Time Commitment
Average Time Commitment:
1-2 hrs/month
Duration:
One Semester - One Year
Term of Office:
1 year
Number of terms in Office:
Not Applicable
Requirements
Prerequisites
Membership is open to members of the College of Veterinary Medicine Advisory Council.
Hiatus Required?
No hiatus required
Dues Required?
No
Meetings
Meeting Attendance Required?
Yes
Meeting Location(s):
On Campus:
No
Off Campus:
No
Conference Call:
Yes
Meetings per year:
Monthly
Other Meeting Details:
Committee membership will be reevaluated and/or renewed on an annual basis or as needed to advance the committee's work.
Additional Attendance Requirements:
Members are expected to attend committee meetings (currently expected to be held monthly by Zoom) and full Advisory Council meetings (two per year) as applicable. Committee meetings will be recorded for the benefit of members with scheduling conflicts.
Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:
Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort
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