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Stipulated by the Rockhurst University Alumni
Association Constitution as a standing committee
of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, the
Nominations & Awards Committee determines the annual
recipients of the Alumni Awards presented each
year. The Committee also identifies and recruits
potential candidates for membership on the Board
and its various committees, and assists in the
individual assessments with existing Board members
to ascertain member satisfaction and commitment.
Chair
As stipulated by the Constitution of the Rockhurst University Alumni
Association, the President-Elect of the Board of Directors shall serve
as the Chair of the Nominations & Awards Committee.
The Chair shall recruit both Board members and
non-Board members to serve on the Committee for
each fiscal board year. The Chair shall convene
meetings as required to fulfill the Committee's
obligations for completion of nominations, report
to the Board at its regularly held meetings, and
formally submit nominations for Board membership
in March and nominations for Alumni Awards in May
(the final board meeting for the fiscal year).
The Chair shall report progress to the President
of the Alumni Board who also serves as Chair of
the Executive Committee to coordinate efforts to
identify future Board leadership. The Chair will
work in coordination with the Director of Alumni,
the Alumni Association's officially recognized
staff liaison, to ensure compliance with University
policies and procedures, and in consideration of
University staff and resources.
The Chair will also coordinate meetings with the
Alumni Board President and the Director of Alumni
and Constituent Relations with those alumni who
express interest in participating in alumni activities,
both to build enthusiasm and support and to take
collegial leadership in recruitment of fellow alumni.
Members
In addition to the Chair and with the Director of Alumni and Constituent
Relations, members of the Committee shall include both Board members
and non-Board members. Members shall serve for a fiscal board year
on a renewable basis. No defined number of members is required, but
a minimum membership of five (5) and a maximum membership of eight
(8) are encouraged. Membership should attempt to reflect the diversity
of campus interests.
Members shall be recognized for their loyal and
dedicated service by: listing in the annual Honor
Roll of Donors and other University publications
as appropriate; invitations to special campus/chapter
events (such as the year-end Alumni Board meeting);
special pins and other University items; and other
opportunities as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Members shall fulfill their obligations as outlined in the Timeline developed
for the Nominations & Awards Committee with all due discretion and
confidentiality. The Committee has a year-round role in the identification,
recruitment and nomination of appropriate individuals for Board and
committee membership and Alumni Awards, and therefore will often meet
monthly from September through May. Outside of Committee meetings,
members will be responsible for contacting individuals for interviews
to determine interest and capabilities, and reporting to the Committee
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