Nominations

Nominations are being accepted for leadership positions. To nominate yourself or other alumni, click here.

Eligibility:  Any alumnus or alumna of Southwestern University (former students who have completed 24 credit hours) is eligible to serve in a leadership position.

The new governance structure was specifically designed to provide more opportunities for alumni to be meaningfully engaged. 

Assembly

The Assembly shall be a body that represents the alumni constituency.   The Assembly shall have a President, a President-Elect, a Program Chair, and a Program Chair-Elect.  It shall include these officers and other members as provided in the Bylaws.

The Assembly shall meet once a year at Southwestern University to conduct the regular business of the Assembly including the election of members and officers and the business of the nominations committee.  The meeting shall also include an opportunity to receive an annual report from the President of the University, the officers of the University, and the Alumni Council.  Those in attendance shall constitute a quorum.

Assembly At-Large Delegates shall:

Represent the interests of the Association at Assembly meetings

Nominate an Assembly At-Large Delegate.

Alumni Council

The Alumni Council shall be a fifteen (15) member body elected as provided in the Bylaws that coordinates activities of the Association and unites the alumni base.  The Alumni Council shall be comprised of the Assembly officers and other members as provided in the Bylaws.

The Alumni Council shall meet at least three (3) times per year to conduct the regular business of the Association.

Duties of Alumni Council Officers

The duties of each officer shall include an obligation to fulfill the responsibilities of their office with diligence and care, in a manner that is consistent with the Core Values of Southwestern University.

The President of the Alumni Council shall:

• Oversee the business of the Association
• Serve as the Association’s primary liaison to the University and Office of Alumni Relations
• Serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees
• Present a formal report on the Association of Southwestern University Alumni to the Board of Trustees on a recurring basis not less than once per year 
• Serve as a member of the Board of Trustees Nominations Committee

The President-Elect of the Alumni Council shall:

• Serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees
• Serve as a member of the Board of Trustees Institutional Advancement Committee
• Serve as the Finance Chair for the Alumni Council, conducting the financial affairs of the Association
• Share the duties of representing the Association as requested by the President

The Assembly Program Chair shall:

• Present a program for an Assembly meeting featuring a topic of interest to alumni, Southwestern University and higher education

The Assembly Program Chair-Elect shall:

• Plan a program for an upcoming Assembly meeting featuring a topic of interest to alumni, Southwestern University and higher education

An At-Large Member shall:

• Represent the interests of the Association
• Lead task force teams as directed by the Alumni Council

The Class Relations Chair shall:

• Oversee class relations, which include the election of officers and programs that develop class identity

The Lifelong Learning Chair shall:

• Ensure that alumni programming promotes lifelong learning
• Lead Southwestern's efforts to develop a travel program

The Local Associations Chair shall:

• Represent the interests of Local Associations
• Support the develop of new associations

Homecoming & Reunions Chair shall:

• Oversee Homecoming & Reunion programs
• Recruit the alumni and student Homecoming Chairs

The Alumni Communications Chair shall:

• Chair a communications advisory group
• Ensure that alumni communications serve the needs of the Association

The Nominations & Awards Chair shall:

• Supervise the nominations and awards process
• Accept nominations
• Recruit an Awards Chair

The Affinity Groups Chair shall:

• Oversee the affiliation process
• Represent the interests of affinity groups

Nominate an alumnus or alumna for Alumni Council.