As the Alumni Association's governing body, the Board of Governors is comprised of alumni whose demonstrated service and leadership display a strong understanding and commitment to the mission of the Alumni Association and the advancement of Drexel University.
Click here to download a copy of the Board of Governors' 2009-11 Strategic Plan.
- The Board provides representation to alumni constituent organizations in the determination of Alumni Association policy, programs and activities.
- The Board examines issues and needs confronting alumni and the university and makes recommendations accordingly.
- The Board is responsible for proper management and action on all matters of the Alumni Association and those in which constituent organizations may be interested.
- The Board defines the broad alumni program and makes annual funding recommendations to the university.
The Board of Governors is composed of up to twenty-five elected directors, the most recent past Chairperson, and constituent organization delegates appointed by the Executive Committee.
The Ex officio, non-voting members of the Board of Governors include Board Emeriti, the Executive Director, Board of Governors student associates (consisting of students invited to participate), and Board of Governors faculty associates (consisting of faculty invited to participate). These Ex officio members do not have voting privileges and are not counted in the determination of a quorum.
The officers of the Board are the Chairperson, two Vice Chairpersons, Secretary, Treasurer, and the Executive Director. The Executive Director is appointed by the Drexel University Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement and serves as Executive Secretary of the Board unless otherwise appointed by the Board. All officers are approved by the Marketing and Development Committee of the Drexel University Board of Trustees.
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2009-2011 Officers |
| Chair |
James B. Dougherty, Jr., Esq. '78, '81 |
| Vice Chairs |
Jeffrey T. Macaluso '82 |
| Dennis C. Link '69, '70 |
| Treasurer |
Palak N. Raval-Nelson, Ph.D., M.P.H.'02 |
| Secretary |
Ira M. Taffer, Ph.D. '79, '83 |
| Past Chair |
Maria Mascioli Charlton '82 |
| Executive Director |
Cristina A. Geso,
Associate Vice President,
Office of
Alumni Relations |
Committee work is integral to implementing the Board's many projects and priorities. Each year Board members and alumni volunteers concentrate on issues of strategic importance to the growth and strength of the Alumni Association. Currently, the committees are focused on issues outlined in the 2007-09 Strategic Plan. Committee members are appointed for one year terms.
Standing Committees:
Executive
Bylaws and Policy
Constituent Outreach
Honors and Awards
Nominations
Planning
Scholarship
Student Relations
Ad-Hoc/Subcommittees:
Communications
Community Service
Grants Program
Volunteer Cultivation and Advocacy
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