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ADVANCING THE MISSION Leading by Example: The Alumni Association Board Members of the Alumni Association Board were introduced to President Elliot Hirshman, Ph.D., during a meeting on July 18. Following remarks from the president, members engaged in a dialogue surrounding the mission and goals of the Alumni Association. The Stevenson University Alumni Association Board (AAB) works to connect, celebrate, and represent the alumni body, or Alumni Association, in the com- munity and across the entire university. All Stevenson graduates automatically become members of the • THE ATHLETICS COMMITTEE builds the legacy and tradition Alumni Association, and there is no membership fee. of former student-athletes through outreach and engagement This governing group consists of 30 members-at-large, a re- gional ambassador, and two student representatives. Members of the AAB represent a wide range of class years, programs of study, student experiences, and professional networks. It is the mission of the AAB to engage alumni constituents in the life of the university beyond graduation. Through the development and enhancement of events and initiatives, AAB members work to strengthen the connection that alumni have to their alma mater. The Board is comprised of five committees: Executive, Athlet- ics, Engagement, Events, and Nominations and Awards. • THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE provides leadership to all committees and works to promote a sense of community and engage active and non-active alumni. 18 | VENTURES/FALL 2017 across all Athletic programs. • THE ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE develops service initia- tives externally and supports student service projects on and off campus. Members of this committee also work to engage others to support the university philanthropically by working closely with representatives of the Advancement Office. • THE EVENTS COMMITTEE focuses on building community and pride by carrying out creative and interesting events that meet the needs of a diverse population of alumni. • THE NOMINATIONS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE strives to ensure diversity and inclusion in the selection of new members to the Alumni Association Board and alumni award recipients. If you are interested in learning more about the Alumni Association Board, please contact Allison Humphries ’11, Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations, at [email protected] or 443-334-2063.