Officers

Directors

USF Alumni Board of Directors Chairs

Structure, Elections and Responsibilities

The Organization

The USF Alumni Association (USFAA) aims to build relationships between the University of South Florida and its graduates across the globe. The USFAA is a direct support organization of USF and operates as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

The USFAA is governed by a Board of Directors, which sets policy and guides the direction of the association as it builds mutually beneficial relationships among USF and its alumni. The Board works with professional staff who recommend policies to the Board and implement alumni programs, services and communications.

Election to the Board

The Nominations Committee recommends a slate of candidates for election to the Board each year. The board year coincides with the fiscal year, July 1 – June 30.

The board represents the perspectives of many alumni constituents. Therefore, the USFAA seeks diverse representation in class years, colleges, geographic location, traditional and non-traditional experiences, undergraduate and graduate experiences, professions, graduates of regional campuses, ethnicity and gender.

Every board member must be a Life Member of the USF Alumni Association and is required to make an annual Circle of Excellence donation.

Role and Responsibility of the Directors

Each director brings a unique perspective to the board that helps determine the best course for the organization. Board members make policy decisions that establish how the association fulfills its mission of serving USF graduates. Directors work with university leadership by providing the alumni perspective on key issues. They serve as ambassadors for the organization in their workplaces and communities and participate in board meetings, committee meetings and other USFAA and university events.

An insurance policy covers the board members for board decisions. The USFAA purchases liability insurance for all of its events.

Time Commitment

The Board of Directors meets four times each year: in the summer (July), fall (Homecoming), winter (January) and spring (April). The board's work is performed through its committees, and each member is asked to serve on at least one committee.

Board Committees

• Advocacy 
• Awards 
• Compensation
• Diversity
• Executive
• Finance
• Governance
• Membership
• Nominations 
• Signature Event

Board members are invited to attend several USFAA and university events yearly. Participation in these events is optional and based on the individual board member’s availability.

Staff Liaison

The Vice President and Executive Director of the Alumni Association is the primary staff liaison for board members.