MC Alumni Association Board Nomination

About the MCAA Board

The Maryville College Alumni Association Board is an advocacy board, focused on alumni engagement and strategies to enhance the alumni experience in collaboration with the Alumni Office. Work by the Board includes support of local alumni association chapters, presence at on-campus or regional events, participation in alumni-driven programs, and support for student endeavors through participation in educational, career, and experiential opportunities, among other responsibilities. Additionally, the MCAA Board supports the work of the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Office of Admissions by participating in fundraising efforts and College promotion with potential students. The Board also supports the alumni award selection process.

Nominate Deserving Alumni for the Alumni Board

The MCAA Board welcomes nominations for its membership on a rolling basis. The Nominations Committee will review all nominations and make decisions based on the information received. A slate of nominees will be presented by the Committee for approval by the MCAA Board at the annual spring meeting. Nominees not chosen for the following board cycle will be retained as nominees for two years from the date of nomination.

Important Note: Prior to submitting a nomination, please review the information on this page and discuss your intended nomination with the candidate. It is imperative the candidate is aware of and committed to the roles and responsibilities of MCAA board membership prior to being nominated.

    • The board meets twice per academic year – once in the spring and once in the fall. Attendance at each MCAA Board meeting is expected and can be achieved in person or virtually. Additional special sessions may be called, especially for specific taskforces and/or committees.
    • MCAA Board members serve on board taskforces and/or committees specifically addressing particular issues.
    • MCAA Board members may be asked to represent MC on an ad hoc basis and are encouraged to participate in alumni and development activities when needed. The MCAA Board has a 100% KT Global volunteer service participation goal.
    • MCAA Board members must have a serious commitment to, and interest in, the work of the College.
    • Represent Maryville College and the Alumni Association in a positive and professional manner at all times and in all places. This may involve talking with prospective students, meeting with or calling other alumni, and attending College and alumni activities and programs whenever possible.
    • Assist Maryville College and the Alumni Association in identifying, cultivating, and involving alumni in areas such as hosting alumni events, participating in alumni initiatives, student recruitment, student mentoring, job placement and more.
    • Financially support Maryville College on an annual basis. The MCAA board has a 100% financial giving participation goal.
In return, MCAA Board members can expect:
    • Their time to be used efficiently for tasks and projects directly related to Maryville College and the Alumni Association’s goals;
    • Support, resources, and regular communication from Maryville College;
    • Recognition and acknowledgement for their service and commitment to Maryville College; and
    • Networking opportunities with other Maryville College alumni and friends committed to the future of the College and the Alumni Association.

    • MCAA Board membership is limited to 9 members for each of 3 board class years. This does not include officers or chapter representatives.
    • Each MCAA Board member serves a three-year term. Members may be invited to serve a second three-year term. When a board member leaves prior to completion of their term, members selected to complete the term will be eligible for reappointment for a full term.
    • Board membership attempts to reflect the population of the alumni in all areas including, but not limited to, age, gender, race, location, etc. in order to have a diverse cross-section of representation.

MCAA Board members are representatives of Maryville College’s diverse alumni body. While members’ personal and professional backgrounds vary, all are passionate about MC, proven leaders with a history of professional achievement or civic involvement, and tireless volunteers dedicated to the College and its work. To be eligible to serve on the MCAA Board, a candidate must be alumnus of Maryville College (defined as having a degree or having completed a minimum of three or more semesters in a degree-granting program). Current faculty, staff, or students are not eligible.

To be considered a qualified candidate for the MCAA Board, the applicant will have demonstrated much of the following:

    • Commitment to the College with a record of volunteer service;
    • Commitment through financial support and a willingness to participate in fundraising efforts;
    • Willingness to physically or viturally attend regular board and committee/taskforce meetings (both on and off campus);
    • Previous board experience is a plus;
    • Previous experience on an MCAA taskforce is a plus.

In order to complement and strengthen the composition of the current board, additional criteria such as diversity and area of expertise may be considered.

Nomination Form

Thank you for your time and effort to nominate deserving alumni for the MCAA Board. Each nomination will be reviewed thoroughly to determine the best fit for the Board and the College in order to maintain the high standard of excellence set by the current and former board membership.

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Director of Alumni Affairs
Jennifer Triplett
Director of Alumni Affairs
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Alumni Services Coordinator
Carol Clark
Alumni Services Coordinator