Engagement Committee
Co-Chairs: Amy Merriam '14 & Paula Stefanakos '92, '02
The Nominating Committee proposes and plans engagement opportunities for alumni, whether they be in the form of reunions or networking, on-campus or regional, in support of students or alumni, or through recognition. The committee's main focus is to help expand alumni engagement, including reaching out to alumni who have lost touch with their alma mater.
All programs and events are paid for by the Alumni Association either directly, through ticket sales, or by the generous support of sponsors. Committee members often assist in cost management by providing valuable vendor contacts and soliciting group rates or discounts on behalf of the Alumni Association. Committee members also help by serving as or recruiting hosts of various regional alumni get-togethers and by promoting attendance at all alumni events.
The Engagement Committee is also active in recruiting and utilizing alumni volunteers to support both the University and association missions. The committee actively works with the alumni office and University staff to recruit alumni volunteers for: admissions, recruitment, career services, campus tours, mentoring outreach, and advocacy for the University.
The Committee also creates programs and events that encourage early and ongoing participation in the Alumni Association and that raise awareness of the Alumni Association among current Fitchburg State students. Examples include welcoming graduating students into the Alumni Association by hosting social and career networking events, welcoming incoming freshmen and their parents to the Fitchburg State community by hosting regional summer send-offs and participating in orientation or move-in days, and participating in events that bring alumni back to campus to interact with current students academically, socially, and athletically.
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Nominating Committee
Chair: Dawn Morton '90
The Nominating Committee recruits new members to the Alumni Association Board of Directors and presents nominations for membership to the Board. The Nominating Committee also recommends a member of the Board of Directors to serve as the Alumni Association representative to the Board of Trustees. The Committee is comprised of 2 Board Members (plus the Chair) and 2 or more non-Board Members.
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