The ABG is an advisory board whose mission is to assist the Alumni Association in strengthening bonds within and between WashU alumni and the Washington University family. The primary responsibilities of board members include:
Serving as formal and informal representatives of the university
Members serve as the collective “voice” of alumni. This role takes place both formally and informally through interaction with students, faculty, administrators, and external parties. Members share feedback from fellow alumni with university leaders.
Communicating with alumni
Members communicate regularly with their constituencies and distribute ABG updates through appropriate channels.
Providing professional expertise and individual talents
Members lend their expertise, through membership on committees and task forces, toward advancing the goals of Alumni Relations and the university in general.
Providing strategic insight
Members advise the Office of Alumni Relations in the creation and implementation of the Alumni Relations strategic plan and advocate for continual improvement.
Supporting a culture of volunteerism
Members inspire students and alumni to connect to and engage with the university, their communities, and each other as well as promote the benefits of volunteering for the university.
Supporting the WashU Alumni Association and other university programs
Members are expected to sustain or increase their commitment to and involvement with other Washington University volunteer organizations.
Alumni interested in serving as a Member-at-Large must have:
a. A record of volunteer service to and/or engagement with Washington University.
b. Ability and willingness to give time and resources to support Washington University.
c. History of financial commitment to Washington University.
Alumni interested in serving as an Associate Member must be under the age of 35 or graduated within the past ten years at the time of nomination. They must also have:
a. A record of volunteer service to and/or engagement with Washington University.
b. Ability and willingness to give time and resources to support Washington University.
c. History of financial commitment to Washington University.
In addition to fulfilling the primary responsibilities of the Alumni Board of Governors, members are expected to:
a. Attend meetings that may be held on-campus or virtually. Historically the Alumni Board of Governors has participated in two-day meetings once in the Fall and once in the Spring. The Fall meeting has coincided with Founders Day and the Spring meeting has coincided with Reunion at Thurtene Carnival. Although professional, personal, or family commitments may periodically conflict, members are expected to make a concerted effort to attend meetings.
b. Participate actively in board committees and task forces.
c. Serve as active ambassadors of Washington University, promoting the school to current and prospective students and alumni. Board members should be familiar with all Alumni Association programs and volunteer opportunities.
d. Commit to an annual gift of a personally meaningful amount, to any area of the university.
Associate members are also expected to seek feedback from fellow young alumni on programs and priorities of the Alumni Board of Governors.
Members-at-Large are appointed for one three-year term which can be renewed once.
Associate Members are appointed for one three-year term.
For more information
- 314-935-4639
- susan_cohen@wustl.edu