Alumni Council: Duties of Office

The Tufts Alumni Council serves as the governing body of the Tufts University Alumni Association, and, as such, has control and supervision of the Association's affairs. The Tufts University Alumni Association is made up of persons who have received a degree from the university, as well as those former students who pursued an approved course of study for at least one year.

Those elected to the Council are required to continue to provide significant leadership and support to the university and alumni. They make contributions to Tufts by directing programs, services and benefits for all graduates. Council members are also expected to contribute financially to Beyond Boundaries:The Campaign for Tufts each year in support of the Council's pledge for 100% participation by its members and a cumulative gift of $20 Million for the campaign.

The Council's work is accomplished primarily through its numerous TUAA committees and worldwide network of regional alumni chapters. Council Members research and implement important initiatives through the following standing committees: Executive, Nominating, Awards, Student Issues and Activities, Career Services, Homecoming, Alumni Weekend, Continuing Education, Development, Regional Programs, Financial Resources, Communications, Traditions, Young Alumni, and Book Awards.

Committee Members of the Alumni Council are elected by alumni ballot for an initial ten-year term. Candidates are alumni who have shown support of the University through participation in at least one university or alumni-related activity.

The Nominating Committee has attempted to offer a slate which will maintain a council that is as balanced as possible in terms of respective schools within the University, age, gender, geographical location, and ethnicity.