Introduction

The following committee descriptions are intended to provide a concise overview of the Alumni Association's permanent committees. The following committee responsibilities may be modified throughout the year depending on the association's needs and circumstances.

Most committees:

1. Meet at least once a month
2. Are headed by at least one chair selected by the current BCAA President
3. Are supported by BCAA office staff
4. Have their own budgets based on a committee request

Awards Committee

Researches and selects the following awards that are handed out either at the Annual Meeting and/or at the Annual Reunion:

• Student Scholarships
• Alumni Service Award
• Faculty Service Award

Budget & Finance Committee

1. Prepare annual BCAA budget for fiscal year.
2. Examine proposals and negotiate financial membership benefits.
3. On an ongoing basis, review financial statements and continue to work with staff to develop revised financial management reports.
4. Explore additional revenue generating opportunities, and examine current contracts/agreements in search of other potential opportunities.
5. Evaluate current capital position and submit any suggestions to Executive Committee.
6. Discuss and make recommendations on financial issues that are referred to the committee by the Officers.

Membership Committee

1. Plan networking events with office staff
2. Create new benefits to the association's membership package

Placement Committee

1. Works with the school's Career Development Centers in offering professional development programs to Alumni Office
2. Developing additional professional development resources for alumni

Plan & Scope Committee

1. Examine current association's operations and activities and recommends changes and/or improvements
2. Offer new initiatives for consideration
3. Works with the Executive Director and current President on development and honing of strategic plan for organization

If you would like to learn more about or get involved with a particular committee, e-mail us BCAAalumni@baruch.cuny.edu