Alumni Association

• Serve a three-year term, renewable once, provided the member has fulfilled the expected responsibilities of the position
• Be knowledgeable about the University’s current programs and future vision
• Serve as an ambassador for the Alumni Association and Fairfield University
• Encourage attendance at University/Alumni events and personally attend a minimum of three events per semester
• Attend and participate in all Alumni Association Board meetings and conference calls, and actively contribute to the discussion of issues
• Be personally responsible for transportation and lodging costs associated with Board meetings and event attendance
• Support the University’s efforts to increase alumni participation
• Make an annual gift to the University based on personal ability
• Represent the Alumni Association positively and professionally at all times
• Identify, recruit, and involve other alumni, parents, and friends as University volunteers.

PRESIDENT

• Serve as the chief executive officer of the Alumni Association and preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors.
• Convene the full board, no less than 4 times a year
• Distribute meeting agendas and supporting material in advance of full Board meetings.
• Provide leadership to, and direct the activities of, the Board of Directors and the Alumni Association.
• Communicate to the Board of Directors between and prior to scheduled meetings to keep the Board informed of all issues and/or general information that helps Board members in their roles.
• Serve as the official representative of the Alumni Association on or at all applicable University committees and/or events or if unavailable, designate a representative.
• Ensure Committee Chairs, Task Forces, and liaisons fulfill their stated responsibilities or designate another committee member to fulfill this role.
• Hold monthly meetings with the Office of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving.

PRESIDENT-ELECT

• In the absence of the President, the Present-Elect shall assume the responsibilities of the President

VICE PRESIDENT

• Assist the President and perform such duties as may be assigned by the President. In the absence of the President and President-Elect, will assume the duties of the President per the bylaws.

SECRETARY

• Responsible for ensuring minutes are prepared and distributed for Board of Directors meetings within two weeks of a meeting.
• Responsible for maintaining a record of all actions, including votes, taken by the Board of Directors