Alumni Council members serve a 3-year term and are expected to attend each of the year's three meetings in September (Homecoming), February (Winter Weekend) and May (Reunion Weekend). No less than four Alumni Council members are appointed annually.

The deadline for nominations is May 1 for a term commencing the following July 1. Appointments will be announced in the early summer.

Minimum qualifications for all candidates:

• Willing and able to meet the requirements set out in the Alumni Council constitution and bylaws.

• Willing and able to bring an informed alumni perspective to the position.

• Committed to working constructively and respectfully with other council members in assuring that the  interests, experiences and perspectives of the entire alumni community are appreciated and considered.

In the process of selecting future members, the Alumni Council will consider factors and individual attributes such as the following:

• Ability to communicate important perspectives from the alumni community to the Board of Trustees and help amplify messages from the council or board to the alumni community.

• Involvement with affinity associations where there are strong connections across generations (e.g. sports, Greek organizations, singing groups, Black Student Union, etc.).

• History of constructive alumni involvement or a clear desire to become more involved.

Some or all of these attributes may apply to ideal candidates for the available positions in any given year.