Structure, Elections, and Responsibilities
USF Alumni Association
Board of Directors
The Organization
The USF Alumni Association’s purpose is to build relationships between
the University of South Florida and its 180,000 graduates. The Association
is a direct support organization of USF and operates as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit
organization.
The Alumni Association is governed by a Board of Directors, which sets policy
and guides the direction of the Association as it builds mutually beneficial
relationships among USF and its alumni. The Board works in partnership with
a paid, professional staff of 20 that recommends policies to the Board and
implements the alumni programs, services and communications to alumni.
Board Organizational Chart
Election to the Board
Each year the Awards and Nominations Committee recommends a slate of candidates
for election to the Board. Four individuals are elected by the members present
at the Annual Meeting of Members in June to serve a two-year term. In addition,
the Alumni President appoints a number of individuals to serve a one-year term,
upon approval of the Board by a two-thirds vote. The board year coincides with
the fiscal year, which is July 1 – June 30.
The successful Board represents the perspectives of many alumni constituents.
Therefore, the Association seeks diverse representation in terms of class years,
colleges, geographic location, traditional and non-traditional experiences,
undergraduate and graduate experiences, profession, graduates of regional campuses,
ethnicity and gender.
Every board member must be a member of the Alumni Association.
Role and Responsibility of the Directors
Each director brings a unique perspective to the Board that helps determine
the best course for the organization. Board members make policy decisions that
establish how the Association operates in fulfilling its mission of serving
the 180,000 USF graduates. Directors are asked to work with the University
leadership in advising them of the alumni perspective on key issues, serve
as ambassadors for the organization in their workplaces and communities and
participate in Board meetings, committee meetings and other Association and
University events.
The members of the Board are covered by an insurance policy (Directors and
Officers insurance) for decisions made by the Board. The Association has also
purchased liability insurance for all of its events.
Time Commitment
The Board of Directors meets three times each year: in the Summer (usually
June), Fall (Homecoming) and Spring. The work of the Board is done through
its committees and each Board member is asked to serve on one committee. The
committees generally meet three times a year, prior to each board meeting.
The Committees are:
- Alumni Council of 100
- Awards and Nominations
- Involvement and Services
- Executive
- Finance
- Long Range Planning Commission
- Membership Development and Benefits
- Communications
- Students and Young Alumni
- President’s Roundtable
Board members are invited to attend many other Association and University
events throughout the year. Participation in these events is optional and based
on the individual board member’s availability.
Staff Liaison
The President of the Alumni Association is the primary staff liaison for Board
members.