Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends

Alumni Association Board of Directors

The Brandeis University Alumni Association, a vibrant community with more than 65,000 members strong, offers lifelong opportunities for alumni to stay connected to each other and to Brandeis. All Brandeis graduates are automatically members of the Alumni Association and entitled to a range of benefits and services.

The Association is led by the Board of Directors, a group of dedicated alumni volunteers who work closely with the Office of Alumni Relations. Serving as both advisors and partners, the Board plays a vital role in guiding the organization and actively supports its mission to foster and nurture lifelong relationships between Brandeis and its alumni.

Board Nominations

The Brandeis University Alumni Association Board of Directors is seeking applications and nominations to fill up to three member-at-large and two young alumni (BOLD) positions on the Board.

To be considered in the current 2024-25 nomination cycle, all application and/or nomination forms are due on January 15.

The Nominating Committee will review applicants and select finalists, whose names will be submitted to the full Board in advance of its spring meeting. The Board of Directors will vote on the slate of nominees at the spring Board meeting. Newly appointed Board members will take office on July 1.

Eligibility Requirements

Ideal candidates are alumni who seek to lead engagement efforts in support of Brandeis’s mission and priorities.

Principal factors taken into consideration by the nominating committee include:

1. A history of leadership engagement with the Alumni Association;
2. Consistent financial support for the university.

Committed to representing the diversity of the alumni population, the board welcomes members of all backgrounds.

Term of Office and Duties

Alumni Board members serve two-year terms and are expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:

1. Attend board meetings twice a year and participate in three board calls in between meetings. Actively participate in at least one board committee.
2. Attend university activities and programs on campus and in the board member’s community.
3. Contribute financially to the university on an annual basis as generously as their personal circumstances allow.
4. Be a recognized spokesperson and ambassador for the Alumni Association and the university.
5. Identify and recruit other alumni for leadership in the Alumni Association and the university.
6. Uphold and reflect Brandeis’ tradition of excellence and ethical values in their work on behalf of the Alumni Association and the university.

Member-at-Large Application and Nomination

• Submit a member-at-large application for yourself
• Nominate an alumnus/a as a member-at-large

Open Nomination for Bold Representatives on the Alumni Board

The Alumni Association is excited to announce open nominations for two Bold (Brandeisians of the Last Decade) representatives to join the Board of Directors.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate alumni who graduated between 2017-2023 and have a strong history of engagement with Brandeis through involvement in alumni and/or student programs. These representatives will serve as partners with staff, contributing to the development of engagement and philanthropy efforts aimed at strengthening the young alumni community.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about connecting with current students and fellow graduates, fostering a sense of community, and supporting Brandeis' mission through innovative and impactful collaboration.

• Apply for a Bold representative position on the Alumni Board

Nomination and application forms remain valid for the current nomination year only.

Contact Karen Rogol ’98, senior director of Alumni Relations, at krogol@brandeis.edu with questions or for additional information.