The Alumni Advisory Council (AAC) of Weatherhead School of Management was created to serve as an alumni leadership team—consisting of approximately 30 members—who represent the diverse strengths, degrees, geographic distribution, professional accomplishments and business disciplines of Weatherhead alumni. Since June 2009, its members have made an impact by generating ideas, collaborating with school faculty and staff, and strengthening the alumni base and school community.
In collaboration with the Alumni Office as well as Weatherhead faculty and staff, the AAC works on important initiatives, including:
- Representing the interests and concerns of alumni worldwide while also representing the interests of Weatherhead to its alumni
- Positively representing Weatherhead in respective cities
- Advancing the school's mission, objectives and programs
- Engaging alumni in creating and supporting meaningful opportunities for continued learning and engagement at Weatherhead School of Management
AAC members serve a three-year term, with the open nomination period beginning in the spring of each year by a nominating committee of staff and alumni (one from each class) serving to elect the new incoming class.
Mission
To lead, engage and strengthen alumni participation and business community involvement in realizing the mission of Weatherhead School of Management. To advise and support the faculty, staff, students and alumni of Weatherhead in building a leading and growing school—designed to create a strong continuum of support and engagement from recruitment through alumni status.
Objectives
The council will organize and develop the following committees to achieve their mission:
- Building, strengthening and engaging the alumni network through the support of local, regional, and international alumni programming
- The generation of significant funding for programs such as the Annual Fund support
- Enhancement of student experiences through mentoring, interviewing and hiring graduates
- Recruiting exceptional students in conjunction with our admissions team.
Committees
The council will organize and develop the following committees to achieve their mission:
- Recruitment/External Contacts/Pipeline Generation—Before attending
- Career/Student Development—While attending
- Alumni Engagement/Advancement/Support—Once graduated
Core Values
Core values of the AAC and its members include:
- Enthusiastic: Demonstrate sincere excitement in serving the school
- Commitment: Contribute sufficient time and service towards furthering the mission of Weatherhead, the AAC and its members
- Engagement: Contribute and leverage individual strengths and experiences to achieve the mission of Weatherhead and the AAC
- Stewardship: Pledge to safeguard and preserve the mission of Weatherhead, the AAC and its members
- Outreach: Actively share, communicate and elicit feedback on the work and mission of the AAC