Cornell University Council (CUC) Liaison to Veterinary College Advisory Council (Vet AC)

Posted by Veterinary Medicine (VET) Advisory Council on 01/13/2021

General Information

Nomination start - 01/01/2025
Nomination end - 03/15/2025
Process for Filling Position: Open only to staff nominations
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Friends

Summary of Position

The University Council liaison will: Advise on nominations, recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of college volunteers. Offer professional expertise, guidance and feedback to the Dean and the College. Act as knowledgeable advocates & assist in educating University Council peers about the college. Recommend candidates for consideration for Advisory Council, assist in the identification and cultivation of prospective donors, and/or advocate on behalf of the College for support. Facilitate connections between College and University Council members and programs. Serve on the Membership & Volunteer Engagement Committee & join committees or working groups when possible.

Cornell Interests:

Colleges/Schools

College of Veterinary Medicine

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups
Represent Cornell University Council's perspective to the Veterinary Medicine Advisory Council by sharing information about volunteer opportunities, initiatives, or programs, including mentoring and onboarding; speak with Cornellians about opportunities to engage with the college.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group
Manage Projects
Serve on a Committee or Board
The liaison will be an active or recent past member of Cornell University Council, and may be asked to participate or advise on Veterinary Medicine Advisory Council initiatives, programs, committees, task forces, or working groups. Serve on the Membership & Volunteer Engagement Committee. Leadership and project management skills will facilitate group acceptance & willingness to support new ideas and initiatives.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals
Mentor
Represent Cornell
Identify and recommend candidates or submit nominations for volunteer opportunities at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Advise on viability of Veterinary College candidates to high-level University groups. Provide strategic input particularly on engagement initiatives, particularly nominations/onboarding and mentoring.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:
Luanne Prosperi Stefanucci
Volunteer Position Title:
Associate Director, Engagement & Volunteer Management
Email:

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 Active or recent past membership on Cornell University Council. It is helpful but not required to have xperience or interest in fields related to animal, human and planetary health including sustainability, conservation, food security, shelter medicine,... or background in areas such as corporate and/or non-profit leadership, higher education; marketing, communications and media; entrepreneurship; law; government; pet care, etc. Interest in helping the College to diversify its volunteer base and broaden awareness of the College and programs among University Council members. Willingness to learn about the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
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

Other Meeting Details: The Advisory Council typically meets once a year, in the fall, in Ithaca. In person attendance is encouraged; meetings are hybrid and recorded. Related working groups or committees typically meet every other month.

Additional Attendance Requirements: Members serving on working groups or committees are required to attend at least 50% of applicable meetings. Serve on the Membership & Volunteer Engagement Committee.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election