Duties and Meetings of the Board

Responsibilities and Expectations

A member of the Alumni Board of Directors is appointed to hold the position based on demonstrated involvement, support, and commitment to Eastern Michigan University and the Alumni Association. In accepting this two year appointment, the member agrees to fulfill, to the best of their ability, the requirements and responsibilities associated with Board membership. Ideally, these include, but are not limited to:

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  There are four (4) regular Board meetings held each fiscal year. Attendance is expected to be in person for at least two (2) of the four (4) Board meetings. There is an option for teleconference attendance. All Board members are expected to attend the annual Alumni Awards Recognition, other Homecoming activities and alumni-focused events throughout the year.
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  Serve actively on at least one Alumni Association Board committee and participate in the majority of the committee meetings held. These virtural meetings are aligned with the Executive Committee meeting, but are occasionally held at other times throughout the year. 
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  All Board members are expected to make an annual gift of $125. If you have an EMU license plate, your financial contribution is only $100. Board members should determine if matching funds are available from their employer and initiate action to secure those funds.
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  Become a representative and spokesperson in your community for Eastern Michigan University. This task may involve talking with prospective students, meeting with other alumni, attending local chapter events, speaking to local civic groups, and more.
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  Assist the University and the Office for Alumni Engagement in identifying, cultivating, and involving alumni in areas such as student recruitment, career networking, legislative advocacy, chapter leadership, identifying prospective donors, financial support, or more. Participate in Board sponsored initiatives.
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  Be familiar with the programs and activities sponsored, organized, and coordinated by the Office of Alumni and Donor Engagement.
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  Serve in an advisory and advocacy capacity for the university and the EMU Foundation and provide active support to the Alumni Association.
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  Serve as a communications link with your academic department to keep the department informed of Alumni Association activities and to encourage participation of faculty, staff, and departmental alumni in the Alumni Association.
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  Represent EMU in a positive way. Avoids any misrepresentation of Board members own opinions as those of the Board. Any personal opinions regarding the University expressed verbally or in writing or in electronic media that identify the author as a Board member will include a disclaimer clarifying that said opinions are not representative of the Board.

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Upcoming Board of Directors Meetings

• March 15, 2025 (virtual)
• June 14, 2025 (in-person)

Previous Board of Directors Meetings

• December 7, 2024 (in-person)
• October 19, 2024 (virtual)
• August 13, 2024 Special Meeting (virtual)