Transcript ESF College Foundation, Inc. - SUNY-ESF

New Board Member Orientation
Our Mission
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 The College of Environmental Science and Forestry Alumni Association is a group of
individuals concerned with the promotion, achievements and heritage of the College.
 The Association, working as a partner with the College, assists and promotes the
College in the attainment of its objectives.
 The Association serves to cultivate friendship and cooperation among the alumni
and to assist them however appropriate within the capabilities of the Association.
 The Association represents the alumni in the affairs of the College by acting as a
facilitator between and among alumni, students, faculty, staff and administration.
 The Association provides programs and services to benefit alumni, ESF students and
the College.
Adopted by the ESF Alumni Association Board of Directors
December 22, 1995 (Amended June 10, 2014)
Board Membership
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 32 Elected Directors (voting)
 4 Ex-Officio Members (voting)
Board Membership
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 Directors & Officers are elected for 2-year terms
 Each Director may serve 2 consecutive terms
 All terms begin and end with the Association’s
Annual Meeting during Alumni & Family Fall
Weekend (Fall)
Ex-Officio Voting
Directors
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 College President
 Director of the ESF College Foundation
 President of the Ranger School Alumni Association
 President of the Undergraduate Student Association
Alumni Association
Staff
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 Administrative Assistant – Nichole Dougherty
 College Bookstore Manager – Stacey Messina
Office of Alumni
Relations Staff
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 Director – Debbie Caviness
 Asst. Director – Jennifer Cullivan
College Staffing
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Presidential Reports
 3 Vice Presidents
 Provost & Executive Vice President
 VP for Administration
 VP for Advancement, Gov’t Relations & External Affairs
 3 Directors
 Executive Director ESF Foundation
 Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Sustainability
 Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Office of Alumni
Relations Reporting
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 VP for Advancement, Gov’t Relations & External Affairs
 Director of Alumni Relations
 Director of Development
 Director of Communications
Other Boards Associated
with ESF
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ESF Board of Trustees
 Members appointed by the Governor
ESF College Foundation
 Staffed by: Executive Dir./Dir. of Development
Foundation for Paper Science & Engineering
(Syracuse Pulp & Paper Foundation)
Board Member
Responsibilities
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 To promote and cultivate friendship, fellowship and cooperation
among the alumni, students and faculty of the College.
 To assist and promote the College in the attainment of its
objectives.
 To serve and assist the membership as necessary within the
capabilities of the Association.
 To represent the membership in the affairs of the College.
 To solicit, receive, invest, and disburse funds in pursuit of the
preceding stated purposes.
Board Member
Commitment
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 Attend at least two of the three scheduled board meetings
each year, which includes the Association’s annual
meeting;
 attend events sponsored by the Association where Board
participation is critical to the success of that event;
 be alert for opportunities to promote the purpose, goals,
and objectives of the Association;
 be a current dues payer or life member throughout their
term on the Board;
 Serve on at least one committee or as a member of the
Executive Committee during the two-year term.
 Volunteer at one alumni event per year.
Board Committees
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Alumni Memorial Scholarship Committee
Awards Committee
Audit and Finance Committee
Board Orientation Committee
By-Laws Committee
Communications Committee
Landberge Scholarship Committee
Membership Benefits Committee
Nominations/Elections Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
Meetings and
Volunteer Opportunities
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 Annual Meetings
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Second Thursday of January - January 11, 2017
First Thursday of June – June 1, 2017
Friday afternoon of Alumni & Family Fall Weekend
 Volunteer Opportunities
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Pizza Party Study Break – December and May
Champagne Toast – December and May
ESF Golf Tournament
Welcome Tent for new students
Textbook Help
Ice Cream Social
Syracuse Chiefs Tailgate Party
Student Spotlight on Research – judging projects
Basketball and Football Receptions
 Board Events
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Feinstone Dinner – October 26, 2016
Graduates of Distinction Recognition Dinner – December 9, 2016
College President’s Holiday Party – January 6, 2017
Alumni Association
Strategic Plan
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Strategic Plan
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Current Strategic Plan 2016 – 2021 (Adopted June 2016 )
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Yearly action plan with strategies to achieve each goal detailed in the Strategic Plan
Remain financially sound.
Promote the Advancement of the College
Increase the visibility of the Alumni Association.
Engage and Recognize alumni.
Maintain an up-to-date alumni database .
Strengthen Alumni Association relations with students.
Sustain an actively involved Alumni Board.
About ESF
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 Ranked #37 for the “Best Public Universities” and
#41 in the “Best Value” category by US News &
World Reports – the highest ranked school in the
SUNY system in these two categories
 One of the largest land holding colleges in the US
with 25,000 acres of varied habitat on 8 regional
campus & field stations in NYS
 Tuition for NYS residents - $6,470/year; room &
board and program fees bring total cost to
approximately $23,000
 Non-NYS residents - $16,320/$35,443
ESF Departments
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Chemistry
Landscape Architecture
Environmental Studies
Environmental & Forest Biology
Forest & Natural Resources Management
Environmental Resources Engineering
Paper & Bioprocess Engineering
Division of Environmental Science
ESF Students
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 Admissions standards are “highly selective” - most
are Tier 1 or Tier 2
 1,650 undergrads; 600 graduate
 Students represent 34 states/39 countries
 More than 80% receive financial aid
 Faculty/student ratio: 1:13
 Total alumni: 20,000
Policies
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 Conflict of Interest
 Whistle-Blower
 Gift Acceptance