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
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*)
- All roles of the advisory board* are filled and reported to the International Fraternity
- All members of the advisory board are accredited for their unique role
- Support for the frequency of AAB member and chapter executive board member monthly/bi-monthly communication meetings
- Support for involvement, agenda, and role of advisory board members in chapter goal-setting retreat
- Support for involvement, agenda, and role of the advisory board members in chapter executive board transition retreat
- [Beginning in 2024 will be scored] Support and deliver November and February alumni-led Mentoring Month career advisory sessions to 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.
APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: Friday, June 2, 2023