Alumni Advisory Board of the Year (2024)

The Alumni Advisory Board of the Year is awarded to the top performing active alumni advisory boards. Applications will be scored and advisory boards will be ranked based on structure, communication efforts, and chapter engagement strategies by the International Awards Committee. Awards will be presented at the International Convention in Oklahoma City (August 8-10, 2024) and mailed to the winning advisory board chairman not present.

This award recognizes advisory boards that have demonstrated excellence in the fulfillment of the International Fraternity’s Model Advisory Board Profile, and Role as recommended in the advisor manual, expectations contained in the Chapter Codes, and evaluation considerations.

MODEL ADVISORY BOARD PROFILE

The advisory board is genuinely dedicated to the Fraternity’s Vision, Mission, and Creed and is committed to meeting and exceeding the Fraternity’s policies and expectations.
The advisory board is composed of graduates with adequate separation from their student involvement; they are professional and community leaders; they are mature mentors for the chapter.
The advisors understand the importance of advising and mentoring, not managing or directing; they understand that failure and learning from mistakes is as important to the fraternity experience as is success and winning.
The advisors are accessible and have contact with their designated liaisons at least bi-monthly; they are willing to reach out and partner with the Fraternity’s regional president and professional staff; representatives attend their chapter’s annual PIKE University Leadership Summit.

ROLE

An Alumni Advisory Board consists of alumni members who can offer the following:

Their professional expertise and support to the undergraduate chapter
A commitment to monitoring the progress of the chapter
Counsel and advice to chapter leadership
Assistance in the areas of academics, leadership, undergraduate recruitment, and financial management
Emphasis on the intangible aspects of fraternalism – ritual, brotherhood, motivation, unity, and caring for one another
Up-to-date progress on new ideas, tools, and fraternal programs
Host institution knowledge and relationships

CHAPTER CODES

“Meet with respective chapter officers on a regular basis. Maintain regular contact with the Chapter Advisor to relay important information. Meet with other members of the Alumni Advisory Board on a regular basis.” [Code 8, Section 2]

EVALUATION CONSIDERATIONS

Number of advisory board members (at least 3*)
Roles of the advisory board* are filled and reported to the International Fraternity
Support for regular communication between AAB members and chapter executive board members (monthly/bi-monthly)
Active participation, agenda setting, and role clarity of advisory board members in chapter executive board transition meetings
Provision and implementation of at least one alumni-led career mentoring advisory session for the chapter

The Alumni Advisory Board of the Year winner will receive the following:

Alumni Advisory Board of the Year plaque
Listing in the Shield & Diamond magazine, and on the International Fraternity’s website.
Press release to university or other pertinent organizations/publications as requested

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: Friday, May 3, 2024

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Alumni Advisory Board of the Year Application

Please supply answers to the following list of questions. Supplemental information should be provided as outlined below.

Your Contact Information

Date of Application * +

Your Name *

Your Advisory Board Position *

Chapter You Advise *

Chapter's Associated College/University *

Your Primary Email *

Your Primary Phone *

Advisory Board Information

Does your Advisory Board consist of at least 3 members? *

Yes

Is your Alumni Advisory Board based on the six man ideal alumni advisory board? *

Yes

Has your Board been reported to the International Fraternity? *

Yes

Is there an appointed Board Chairman? *

Yes

Has your Chapter Advisor completed the Chapter Advisor Accreditation? *

Yes

Have members of the Alumni Advisory Board reviewed resources for their specific role(s)? *

Yes

Is there a model of communication set for the Alumni Advisory Board? *

Yes

Please upload support for AAB meetings (agenda, place, frequency, attendance...) *

Advisory Board - Chapter Interaction

Do members of the Alumni Advisory Board attend chapter meetings at least once a semester? *

Yes

Do members of the Alumni Advisory Board meet in person at least once a semester with their counterpart chapter officer? *

Yes

Please upload support for AAB-Executive meetings (agenda, place, frequency, attendance...)

Does the Advisory Board host annual transition and/or goal-setting retreats with the chapter? *

Yes

Please upload any supplemental materials for goal-setting and transition retreats (agenda, minutes, photos...) *

Advisory Board - Miscellaneous

Has the Chapter Advisor or a member of the Advisory Board met with the university's Fraternity & Sorority Life (Greek Life) professional this academic year? *

Yes

Has the Chapter Advisor or a member of the Advisory Board spoken with your Regional President this academic year? *

Yes

Have members of your Advisory Board attended a PIKE University event this academic year? *

Yes

If so, who and in which events? *

Please provide a brief answer to each of the following questions:

Describe how the Advisory Board fulfills the Model Advisor Profile?

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Describe how the Advisory Board fulfills the Role of an alumni advisory board?

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How has the Chapter benefited from your Advisory Board support?

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