Guidelines
Board Structure
The RCOEAB shall consist of eighteen (18) members chosen from alumni and/or friends interested in promoting the RCOE. The goal of the board is to include in its membership individuals who represent a variety of professions, geographic regions, and ages. At least (1) member shall be a current member of the university’s Alumni Council.
Board terms shall be three (3) years and no member shall serve more that two (2) consecutive terms. Board members shall be nominated by the Dean of RCOE and/or current board members and be elected at the spring meeting which is generally held in April or May. After the nomination process is complete, the board will submit the names of the new members to the university chancellor who will confer in writing the official appointment to the board.
Members shall be expected to attend at least two (2) meeting per year. The inability to fulfill this requirement should be carefully considered when nominations are made.
The board shall elect a chairperson and vice-chair person for a one (1) year term. Elections shall be held in conjunction with member nominations/elections at the spring meeting. The chairperson shall preside over each board meeting. The vice-chairperson presides in his/her absence.
The RCOEAB’s underlying philosophy of operation is that board membership is a volunteer commitment to the RCOE. It is an investment of the time, talent, professional expertise and fundraising efforts of its members. Like any investment, it is natural to expect a return that will affect positively the operations of the Reich College of Education.
Meetings
Meetings shall be held up to four (4) times per year as deemed necessary by the RCOE Dean. Whenever possible, a meeting shall be held during the fall semester and spring semester of each calendar year. Dates and locations for future meetings shall be determined by the board to meet in different geographic locations of the state whenever possible, in addition to meeting on campus. Campus meetings are generally scheduled in conjunction with other university-related activities such as athletic events, honors day, homecoming, etc.
When possible, an agenda for each meeting will be mailed from the Dean’s office to each board member a minimum of three weeks in advance. Minutes will also be recorded and mailed to board members within 30 days following each meeting.
The board will extend an annual invitation to the university’s Chancellor to report on the state of the university and the RCOE.
Amendments
This document can be amended at any full board meeting. Notice of any proposed change must be on the agenda of a meeting at which change is to be considered. Amendments shall require a vote of at least ten (10) members.
