The Alumni Association Board of Directors represents alumni interests and initiatives to the College, students, and faculty/staff. The Board meets twice per year on campus and consists of alumni, student and staff representatives.
Make up of the Alumni Board
As agreed upon by the Alumni Board of Directors at the spring 2006 meeting, there shall be three (3) committees of the Board. These committees are the Ripon Person Committee, the Advancement Committee
, and the College Operations Committee
and were designed to align with existing Board of Trustees committees and minimize overlap in alumni programs.
The Ripon Person Committee
The purpose of the Ripon Person Committee is to develop and enhance the life-long relationship between the Alumni Association and prospective students, students
, and alumni. The Ripon Person Committee will work closely with the Alumni Office and the Ripon Person Committee of the Board of Trustees. Subcommittees include Admission, Alumni Relations and Career Development.
Current projects: Ripon Alumni Teacher Day, Alumni Weekend 2010, Fall Speaker Series on Business, Career Networking Data Collection
The Advancement Committee
The purpose of the Advancement Committee is to “advance” the College through the Alumni Association network and support the Advancement Office and the Trustees in meeting the Annual Fund goal.
Current projects: Welcome letter to first year students, Annual Fund projects, FORCE
The College Operations Committee
The purpose of the College Operations Committee is to assist the College faculty and staff and leverage the expertise of alumni to benefit the College. Involved in filling gaps in staff/experience (e.g. how do we get more books in the library or more/better computers in the labs).
Current projects: Documentation of plaques/memorials on campus, Alumni Award plaque locations, Ripon Day, Alumni Law Group