The Alumni Association Board of Directors recently approved a five-year strategic plan. Some of the initiatives include alumni-led webinars or video chats; re-organization of alumni groups into regionally based chapters and networks; support of locally planned events and campus events; and a new policy and procedure guide including updating alumni board member responsibilities and term limits.
Additionally, at its summer 2015 retreat, the Board approved the following changes to the
by-laws of the association:
- An amendment limiting the number of consecutive terms a member can serve
- A resignation/removal amendment
- An amendment allowing the Board of Directors to approve “Lifetime Status” on the Board for those current members who have served 12 or more consecutive years
“Our goal was to create opportunities for alumni to engage with the University and with one another,” said Colleen Kowich, director of alumni relations. “We wanted to identify programs that address the needs of alumni both on a personal and professional level, as well as ways to keep alumni informed about what is happening at Missouri Western. The Board members and I are excited about our new direction.”