UMAA Board of Directors

Board Qualifications


Board Responsibilities

As a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, you will receive tremendous personal and professional satisfaction by giving of yourself to your alma mater and to fellow alumni.  You will be recognized in the Montanan magazine, the UMAA web site, and through other relevant venues as much as possible.
In accepting the three-year appointment, you agree to fulfill the responsibilities associated with Board membership:
•    Regular attendance at the Board meetings is expected to be a high priority. 

•    Attend campus alumni programs when possible, including Homecoming.

•    Assist with planning and implementing alumni programs in your area.

•    Serve on standing committee(s) of the Alumni Board and actively participate in the functions of the committees (awards, finance & investment, new directors, planning & membership).

•    Exercise loyalty toward the Board and confidentiality regarding its internal affairs as discussed at Board meetings.

•    Seek out and encourage talented alumni for volunteer roles such as the Board of Directors or House of Delegates membership.

•    Assist in identifying individuals for the Distinguished Alumni Award.

•    Serve as an ambassador and advocate for The University of Montana.  Become a representative and spokesperson in your community for the University.  This could involve talking with prospective students, meeting with other alumni, communicating with area legislators, attending local alumni events, etc.

•    Assist the University and the Office of Alumni Relations in identifying and implementing programming that will enhance the student experience at The University of Montana, thus helping to mold more loyal alumni.

•    Become familiar with the programs and activities sponsored, organized, and coordinated by the Alumni Association and participate in them to the extent possible.  Stay abreast of campus news by reading alumni publications and other University material.

•    Offer ideas to help make the Board of Directors and the Alumni Association more meaningful to the alumni constituency and initiate Board activities and initiatives.

•    Help the Alumni Relations staff evaluate programs and take initiative in informing them of opportunities for program development and/or funding.

•    Provide sensitivity and support to staff members and other Board members as they perform their duties.