SIUE School of Nursing Alumni Advisory Board
Purpose
The Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) exists to further the mission of, and add value to, the SIUE School of Nu rsing. The AAB provides feedback on the needs of the School of Nursing and the profession and the community; promotes the School to the community and region; and assists with fundraising and professional efforts with alumni, friends of nursing, health care agencies/organizations, and the community at large.
Role and Responsibilities
The School of Nursing Advisory Board is a working board that serves as a bridge to alumni, as well as community leaders and members, and contributes to the School’s advancement in the following ways:
- Champions the mission, programs and strategic plan of the School.
- Advises on the creation and maintenance of programs and events that reach out to alumni, families and the community.
- Encourages participation in programs and activities by alumni, current students, prospective students, parents, health care employers and other stakeholders.
- Advises about nursing trends, community trends, changing environments and opportunities for nurses.
- Assists in communicating the achievements and unique qualities of the School of Nursing.
- Assists with resource development to support School of Nursing general development, scholarship, and program needs.
- Continues to build the board through recruitment, interviewing and nomination efforts, as well as service on ad hoc committee work.
Committees
The ABB works through the Nominating Committee, which is a standing committee, and the following three sub-committees to achieve the goals and purposes of the Board: Scholarship Sub-Committee, Mentoring Sub-Committee and Public Relations Sub-Committee.
Membership
Alumni of the SIUE School of Nursing and community members with a background/interest in the nursing profession serve on the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board meets at least four times per year, and members contribute their time, talents and resources to advance the SIUE School of Nursing on behalf of all constituents and communities it serves.
