Alumni Board

Mission

To build relationships that serve our college, alumni, students and friends of MSU.

About

The board consists of members representing each of the college departments, MSU Extension, young alumni and at-large members. These members meet four times a year: September, December, March and June. Meetings are held in East Lansing.

Responsibilities

In addition to board meetings, board members are expected to be available for phone conference calls.
All board members are responsible for bringing in a minimum of $500 in donations to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. This can be achieved in a multitude of ways, including personal contributions, employer matching programs, or collective giving.
Members are to serve on at least two committees.
Board members serve as advisors to the director of alumni relations and special events of the CANR Alumni Association regarding alumni programming, as well as liaisons between the college, the academic departments, the alumni and the agriculture and natural resources industries.
In addition to attending board meetings, members are expected to host and assist with special events.
Members of the board do not have fiduciary responsibility. However, board members are to actively engage in fundraising in ways that are best suited for the individual. This may include individual and business solicitations(s), undertaking special events, writing mail appeals and thank you letters, phoning individuals and the like.
Board members make a good faith agreement to assist in the growth of the organization.
Board members may serve two (2) two year terms. Terms begin September 1.

Board Nominations

There are currently open positions on the CANR Alumni Board, including:

Three at-large representatives
Community Sustainability respresentative
School of Planning, Design and Construction representative
Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics representative
Food Science & Human Nutrition representative

To learn more about how you can get involved or serve on the CANR Alumni Board, please contact Aaron Wittbrodt.

Alumni Board of Directors

Current Board Members
Cassaundra Edwards Duke Elsner Matt Kapp Brian Kernohan Matt Moussiaux Josh Roggenbuck John Schramski Griselda Trevino-Tule Jessie Lewis Katie Ockert Brian Troyer John Schankin