Board of Directors

The current appointments of the board are located here.

Membership

The Board of Directors consists of the following individuals:

• (a) The Chancellor of the University;
• (b) The President of the University, or his or her nominee;
• (c) A person designated by the President of the University who is a senior administrator at the University;
• (d) The President of the Alma Mater Society or his or her nominee;
• (e) The Executive Director of the Association;
• (f) The Chair of the Association (the “Chair”);
• (g) The Vice-Chair of the Association (the “Vice-Chair”);
• (h) The Treasurer of the Association (the “Treasurer”);
• (i) The immediate past Chair of the Association;
• (j) Eight members-at-large, duly elected by the Membership from among Members of the Association;
• (k) One person appointed by the Board of Directors who is a representative of the faculty and is a graduate of the University;
• (l) One person appointed by the Board of Directors who is a senior administrator at the University;
• (m) If the Board, in its discretion so chooses, one person appointed by the Board of Directors (upon the advice of the Convocation Senators) who is a representative of the Convocation Senators;
• (n) If the Board, in its discretion so chooses, one person appointed by the Board of Directors (upon the advice of the Deans) who is a second degree holder; and
• (o) If the Board, in its discretion so chooses, up to six additional persons, appointed by the Board of Directors.

Duties, Functions, Responsibilities

• Evaluate and set the Association’s mission and strategic policies
• Formulate the strategic plan, set goals, objectives and policies of the Association
• Enhance the Association’s public image and community relations
• Maintain a close relationship with the University
• Approve the appointment of an Executive Director
• Act as a resource for the Executive Director
• Ensure that internal accounting systems are in place and that Association records are properly kept

The Board of Directors shapes the strategy for the Alumni Association and its 200,000+ members.

The UBC Alumni Association will seek candidates for each vacancy on the Board with an eye to identifying alumni with one or more particular skill sets required to help deliver on the mission and goals of the UBC Alumni Association, as well as to assist with emerging opportunities. These skill sets may include: volunteer management, financial management, marketing communications expertise, fundraising experience, government relations experience, real estate development experience, and demonstrated senior level executive or community leadership experience. In addition, the Association strives to have a diverse Board, representative of the UBC alumni body as regards age, gender, and cultural communities. Experience gained through prior service on an Association committee is a plus for new members of the Board. The Governance Committee of the Association will evaluate all nominations and make recommendations to the Board of Directors as regards candidates to put forward at the Annual General Meeting for approval.