Established in 1987, the PSU Alumni Association serves over 200,000+ alumni and friends of Portland State University. The Alumni Association is governed by a volunteer board of directors who represent the interests of the alumni network to the University.
The Alumni Association Board of Directors seeks leaders dedicated to advancing Portland State University. Board members are alumni of PSU and represent various class years, majors, backgrounds and professions. Nominations for new directors are accepted on an ongoing basis with elections in spring. Elected for two, three-year terms, board members meet quarterly throughout the year to discuss issues of interest to alumni and other University and Association stakeholders.
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Board Focus
Educate - Engage - Advocate - Support
- Advocacy (legislative, within PSU, the Portland community)
- Relationships & Networking
- Finance & Fiduciary Oversight
- Board Recruitment and Board Member Engagement
- Meeting Attendance (to sustain education/understanding of PSU)
- Assist with Project Specific Requests from Staff
- 100% board participation in philanthropic giving at any level
As the governing board for PSU's Alumni Association, directors:
- Represent the interests of alumni to the University
- Support the University’s strategic initiatives
- Exercise fiduciary responsibility in overseeing the affairs of the Association
- Financially support the university with a goal of 100% board participation
- Attend quarterly Board meetings and annual retreat, actively participating in discussions and planning sessions
- Serve on at least one committee or task force of the Board
- Become aware of the Alumni Association’s mission, goals, and strategic plan, and assists in promoting major initiatives and activities
- Represent the Association by promoting PSU and the Association in the community and at campus activities and events
Meeting Schedule: Fall Leadership Summit; regular meetings in January, April and June.