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The Alumni Association Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is the governing body of the Greater University of South Carolina Alumni Association, a 501(c)(3) eleemosynary organization established in 1846 to promote fellowship among USC graduates and to mobilize them in support of their Alma Mater. The Board sets policy for and advises the staff of the organization and holds fiduciary responsibility for the assets of the Association.
The Board of Governors is comprised of two governors from each of South Carolina’s six Congressional Districts, four members at-large from within the state of South Carolina and six members at-large from outside the state. In addition there are a number of ex officio positions, and the following five officers: President, President-elect, Past-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Responsibilities
Governors serve three-year terms. The Board of Governors meets twice each year on the following schedule:
- Friday and Saturday of the first home football game*
- The first Friday evening and Saturday in March
All Governors are expected to attend all regularly scheduled meetings of the Board. In addition, all members of the Board are assigned to one standing committee and, at various times, may be assigned to ad hoc committees. Governors (those representing the Congressional Districts) also assume an additional significant responsibility. Each district representative is responsible for leading the selection process for Alumni Scholarships for students within her or his district.
All members of the Board of Governors, at the conclusion of their terms of service, are inducted into the Academy. Past presidents of the Association make up the Regents of the Academy. This group meets informally once each year in conjunction with the Alumni Association's annual meeting in March. Members of the Academy receive all board mailings and are invited to attend one board meeting each year.
*This date may be moved if it coincides with Labor Day weekend.
Meeting Schedule
March 2008
- 7-8: Board of Governors Meetings and Annual Meeting
September 2008
- 12-13: Board of Governors Meetings
Standing Committees
Finance and Investment Committee
This committee is charged with overseeing the financial affairs of the Association, developing investment policy and monitoring the performance of the Association's investments.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is charged with overseeing membership growth and assisting in developing the package of member benefits. Together with the Finance and Investment Committee, the Membership Committee recommends the dues structure of the Association.
Programs and Events Committee
This committee is charged with overseeing the developing and conduct of programs, events and services to members and other alumni including Homecoming, reunions, alumni clubs, education and other existing or proposed programs.
Scholarship and Education Committee
This committee is charged with developing policy for Alumni Association scholarship programs and assists in the selection of scholarship recipients.
Note: Additional committees on which Board of Governors members may be asked to serve include the following:
- Awards Committee -- meets annually to review nominations and select distinguished Alumni, Algernon Sydney Sullivan and Honorary Life Membership Award recipients.
- By-Laws Committee -- meets as needed to ensure the by-laws continue to accurately reflect the policies and practices of the Alumni Association.
- Executive Committee -- composed of President (chair), President Elect, Past President, Executive Director, Vice President for University Advancement and at least three other members of Board of Governors; meets as needed and has all powers of the Board to transact business on behalf of the Board.
- Nominating Committee -- meets annually to review nominations and develop a slate to fill open positions on the Board.
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