The Bates College Alumni Council serves in an advisory role to the Bates Alumni Engagement and College Advancement staff and is the primary liaison between the alumni and Bates College. The Alumni Council is composed of alumni from across the decades who represent a broad range of interests and perspectives. Members are committed and engaged volunteer leaders for Bates who want to help deepen alumni connections with the college. Our primary work is to advance the engagement of the alumni body as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Hint: You can nominate yourself!)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Council meets at least three times each academic year: on campus in the fall and spring and virtually in the winter. Expectations include attending scheduled meetings; regularly participating in Bates programs and events; and actively engaging classmates and friends with Bates and Council activities. All prospective candidates are encouraged to review the\u00a0position description\u00a0and responsibilities<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0contact\u00a0alumni@bates.edu<\/a>\u00a0with questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bates College Alumni Council Position Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bates College Alumni Council serves in an advisory role to the Bates Alumni Engagement and College Advancement staff and is the primary liaison between the alumni and Bates College. Members of the Alumni Council support the college\u2019s efforts (programs, activities, volunteer service, etc.) to engage alumni with each other and with Bates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is the responsibility of all members of the Bates Alumni Council to attend to the needs of the Council and the College, as defined by the President in consultation with college staff. Members of the Council may be assigned a portfolio of responsibilities or given a mandate to focus on a particular area of interest or importance to the Alumni Council or Association, for example: focusing on a critical population of the Association (e.g. virtual programming, professional development, affinity or identity groups) or aspect of the College with which Council involvement is warranted. The roles of all Council members are flexible in order to meet the most immediate needs of the College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also expected that each member of the Alumni Council will be an annual donor and supporter of the Bates Fund and, if possible, make a leadership gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond the items noted above, the Council has no formal governance role for the college. The Alumni Association is not an independent organization and the Council is neither a governing nor an elected representative body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Description of Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1<\/strong>. Board Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2.<\/strong> Outreach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Summary of Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Candidates should have a desire to both support and grow\/enhance the programs of Bates College Advancement, Alumni Engagement, and the Council. They should also demonstrate an interest in building and sustaining strong relationships with alumni of the college, as well as faculty, students and staff on the campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candidates for the Alumni Council are also encouraged to have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Alumni Council recognizes that there is no perfect candidate for this role. Your skills, interests, and volunteer experience may differ from other candidates, and those differences make for a stronger Council. Please apply if you care about Bates and want to collaborate with others to strengthen the relationships between alumni, students, and the college.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Term<\/strong>: The term of office for all Council members is three years, beginning July 1. Members of the Council may be selected by the Governance Committee to serve for one additional, consecutive three-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Staff Liaison: <\/strong>To be determined, depending on the portfolio<\/p>\n\n\n\n Committee Responsibilities\/Time Required<\/strong>: Varying, depending on the portfolio. Alumni Council members are expected to attend all meetings of the Council. There may be the expectation of membership in a sub-committee\/task force to further the work of the Council and Alumni Engagement\/College Advancement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n All new nominations for the Alumni Council will be considered by the Governance Committee in advance of the Spring meeting. Communication to nominees and\/or nominators will take place around the selection cycle. The deadline for Alumni Council submissions is Friday, January 22, 2027<\/strong>. Please contact alumni@bates.edu<\/a> with questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nView Alumni Council Position Description<\/h3>
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