ISUAA Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Iowa State University Alumni Association establishes policies regarding the property, management, and activities of the Association to engage “markets” and “publics” for the further advancement of Iowa State University and the Alumni Association. Policy formulation is, generally, based upon recommendations and information provided by the Association President, Executive Committee, and/or staff.

The Board is composed of twenty regularly elected members and four appointed voting members (a college representative, SALC president, ISU President representative, and a non-alumni member). Each director is elected for a five-year term, with four new directors elected each year. The Board meets four times yearly – with one meeting designated as the Board planning retreat. The ultimate role of the Board is to assist the Association staff and volunteers in carrying out the Mission of the Association in concert with the strategic goals of the University and other affiliated organizations, which include learning, scholarship, and engagement.

Committments and Responsibilities

Approves the organization’s mission and reviews management’s performance in achieving it.

Assesses the ever-changing environment on an annual basis and approves the organization’s funding plans, budgets, and expenditures on an annual basis.

Reviews frequently and approves all major policies that guide and protect the Alumni Association’s board and staff on matters of legal and financial importance.

Works to increase the visibility and vitality of Iowa State University and the Alumni Association.

Assists with the solicitation of Alumni Association memberships, donations, sponsorships, and other funds.

Provides input to the campus, when necessary, regarding programs, policies, and actions that appear to jeopardize the quality of an Iowa State degree or the university’s and/or the Association’s reputation and/or future.

Votes according to one’s individual conviction and challenges the judgment of others when necessary, yet remains willing to support the decision of the board and works with fellow board members in a spirit of cooperation. Recognizes that the board chair alone speaks for the board.

Refrains from actions and involvement that might prove embarrassing to the Association or Iowa State University.

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