Councils

Wesleyan Councils are created to enrich engagement of alumni and parents with each other and with Wesleyan via interest-focused affinity groups. Each council provides an opportunity to build networks and share expertise related to a specific aspect of the university. During the past year the following councils have been developed: Athletics Advisory Council (AAC), Career Advisory Council (CAC), and the Council of Regional Programs (CRP).

Establishing a Council

Councils are established by the university in collaboration with alumni and parent volunteers. The university may initiate a Council to engage interested constituents as advisors to particular administrative or academic departments, such as the Career Resource Center or the Athletic Department. Alumni or parent volunteers may also initiate a Council when a significant number of volunteers demonstrate a shared affinity which university staff believes benefits Wesleyan and enhances the volunteers’ engagement and support of the university.

Expectations of a Council (in collaboration with university liaison)

• Define the Council’s mission and purpose
• Identify a chair and vice chair to serve two-year terms
• Plan goals and objectives for the year
• Develop strategies and activities to accomplish goals and objectives
• Provide advice to the university as needed
• Meet on campus at least once per year
• Maintain communication with members through e-mail and mail
• Actively support Wesleyan fundraising efforts

Councils and Members

View the list of active Councils and Members.

Questions

If you have questions or would like more information about Councils, please contact Kelly Roos, Associate Director of Alumni & Parent Relations, at kroos@wesleyan.edu, (860) 685-2552 or Gemma Ebstein, Assistant Vice President of Alumni & Parent Relations, at gebstein@wesleyan.edu, (860) 685-2535.