2019 - 2020 Resource Guide

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2019 - 2020 Resource Guide Since 1853, the Mizzou Alumni Association has carried the torch of alumni support for the University of Missouri. From our first president, Gen. Odon Guitar, until today we have been blessed with extraordinary volunteer leadership. Thanks in large part to that leadership, the Association has been a proud and prominent resource for the University and its alumni for 165 years.

This resource guide is the product of our commitment to communicate efficiently and effectively with our volunteer leaders. We hope the enclosed information is a useful tool for you as you serve on our Governing Board. It is critical that you know and share the story of how the Association proudly serves the best interests and traditions of Missouri’s flagship university.

We are proud to serve a worldwide network of 325,000 Mizzou alumni. Your volunteer leadership represents a portion of our diverse, vibrant and loyal membership base. While Mizzou has many cherished traditions, the tradition of alumni support is one that we foster by our actions and commitment to the Association and the University.

Thank you for your selfless service to MU and the Association. With your involvement and engagement, I am confident we will reach our vision of becoming the preeminent resource for the University of Missouri. Our staff and I look forward to working with you in 2019 - 2020.

Go Mizzou!

Todd A. McCubbin, M Ed ‘95 Executive Director Mizzou Alumni Association

Photo By Sheila Marushak Table of Contents Table of Contents

SECTION 1: OUR ORGANIZATION

• Alumni Association History • Vision, Mission & Guideposts • Long Range Plan • Constitution • Bylaws • Executive Directors • Past Presidents

SECTION 2: GOVERNANCE

• Officer Job Descriptions • Governing Board Member Expectations • 2019-2020 Governing Board • Standing Committees & Committee Guidelines • Ad Hoc Committees

SECTION 3: PROGRAMS, SERVICES & STAFF

• Programs & Services • Graduates & Members • Association Staff • Organizational Chart

SECTION 4: FINANCES

• FY20 Budget • Form 990

SECTION 5: REFERENCE

• 2019-2020 Year-At-A-Glance Calendar • CASE & ASAP Awards • Governing Board Travel Supplement Form

SECTION 6: CAMPUS/UM SYSTEM

• MU - Chancellor • Chancellor’s Staff • UM - President • UM - Board of Curators

Our OrganizationOur

Our Organization

Alumni Association History

Vision, Mission & Guideposts

Long Range Plan

Constitution

Bylaws

Executive Directors

Past Presidents Let the Columns Stand

MU alumni and citizens gather at the base of the Columns in the days after a fire destroyed Academic Hall in 1892.

The Mizzou Alumni Association was founded in 1853, but perhaps the best story that encapsulates its meaning to MU comes from a tenuous time in the University’s history. It’s the story of loyal alumni and citizens acting on behalf of Mizzou and how the Alumni Association saw to it that the Columns became Mizzou’s foremost campus icon.

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The inferno that consumed Academic Hall in 1892 somehow spared the six limestone Columns. To many alumni and Columbians at the time, they quickly became an enduring symbol of all they held dear about the University. But others, including the University’s Board of Curators, the Columns looked out of scale with the new University buildings they hoped to construct around them. They resolved that the Columns would have to come down.

Few people now know – perhaps because it weakens the legend – that the board originally intended to leave the Columns in place or reposition them on campus. But the board changed its mind, and some alumni and locals didn’t like it. Among them was Jerry Dorsey, a leading Columbia citizen of that period. According to a newspaper report, Dorsey watched with interest as workers carried off the chard remnants of Academic Hall. He was appalled to learn one day that Gideon Rothwell, president of the board, had ordered a pair of mule teams hitched to one of the Columns, with instructions to tear it down.

“Mr. Dorsey sought Mr. Rothwell and protested against the destruction of the Columns, who insisted that they were a menace and dangerous,” according to the newspaper account. “Mr. Dorsey declared that the Columns could not be pulled down by a herd of elephants, whereupon Mr. Rothwell announced that they were coming down if he had to dynamite them. The argument became heated, Mr. Rothwell struck at Mr. Dorsey and Mr. Dorsey upheld his Kentucky traditions and returned the blow. Spectators separated the combatants and the controversy continued in a battle of words.”

At this point, Dorsey may have charged off to the courthouse to get a writ of injunction against tearing down the Columns. But writ or no writ, alumni got wind of the board’s plot and added their voices of protest. In fact, the president of the Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) Gardiner Lathrop, made a persuasive speech to the curators, according to a story that engineering Professor Luther “Daddy” Defoe (association president in 1903-04) used to tell.

A 1924 account goes like this: “Following a brilliant plea before the board, during which Lathrop pleaded with tears in his eyes that the Columns be preserved intact, a plan was presented that the whole of the elevated campus (now Francis Quadrangle) be cut away, except for a small tract around the Columns, which should be terraced into mounds, to rise above the level of the campus.”

This time around, the board resolved that its previous resolution was a bad idea. After Lathrop’s speech, Mr. Rothwell stated “Let the Columns stand. Let them stand for a thousand years.”

In many ways, imagining Mizzou without its beloved Columns is like trying to imagine a strong university without alumni support. It is only fitting that more than 100 years later, the MAA Long Range Planning Committee penned a mission statement that begins with “The Mizzou Alumni Association proudly supports the best interests and traditions of Mis- souri’s flagship university and its alumni worldwide.” 11 Mizzou and MAA: Through the Years...

1839 Boone County wins its bid to locate the University in Co- an aphid by grafting French vines onto resistant Missouri lumbia. The Geyer Act establishes the University, the first rootstock. publicly supported higher education institution west of the Mississippi River. 1877 College of Engineering was founded. 1841 Classes begin. 1883 Alumni vote to raise $10,000 to endow the association. College of Arts and Science established. 1885 1843 The Original tombstone of Thomas Jefferson from Monti- The University’s first commencement was held. cello is dedicated on Francis Quadrangle. Robert L. Todd and Robert B. Todd become the Univer- sity’s first alumni. 1888 Mizzou Discovery 1849 Sanborn Field is founded, as the oldest continuously used First course in civil engineering offered. research plot west of the Mississippi River (and second oldest in the U.S.), Sanborn Field also was the site of land- 1853 mark studies in crop rotation that are the basis for today’s Alumni Society (Association) forms with Odon Guitar as sustainable agriculture. first president. Robert L. Todd gives first alumni oration at commencement. 1889 At the alumni association’s annual meeting, alumni resolve 1862 to create an Alumni Annual containing the annual oration The Civil War forced the University to close for most of and information on all alumni. (Forerunner to MIZZOU) the year. 1890 1868 Mizzou fields its first football team. “Tigers” is Normal School, now the College of Education, established. chosen as the university mascot.

1870 St. Louis chapter formed. Federal Morrill Act makes MU a land-grant university. 1891 College of Agriculture founded. Kansas City alumni chapter formed.

Mary Gillett becomes first woman graduate. 1893 Mizzou Discovery 1872 MU entomologists determined cattle ticks cause the deadly Law department (school) established. Texas fever disease, and scientists at the MU Agricultural Experiment Station discover how to eradicate it. School of Medicine established. 1895 Anna Ware becomes first female to graduate with a four- Jesse Hall is dedicated. year bachelor’s degree. 1900 1873 Department of Household Economics, now the College of Mizzou Discovery Human Environmental Sciences, established. Charles V. Riley, MU lecturer and the first state entomologist, helps save the French wine industry from

12 Our OrganizationOur 1904 1909 First nursing class graduates. In 1920, the Department of New York City chapter forms. Nursing is established within the School of Medicine, and it becomes the autonomous School of Nursing in 1975. 1910 MU Extension division founded. 1905 Alumni Association publishes The Missouri Alumni Quar- 1911 terly magazine and offers a subscription of $1.50. Athletic Director Chester Brewer invites alumni to return home and pack Rollins Field for the annual football game 1906 against Kansas. Mizzou “Homecoming” is born. The game New Missouri county chapters: Adair, Audrain, Barton, ends in a 3-3 tie. Bates, Boone, Buchanan, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Cole, Cooper, Dade, Greene, Grundy, 1912 Jackson, Jasper, Lafayette, Lawrence, Linn, Livingston, Alumni Association publishes The Missouri Alumnus Macon, Madison, Monroe, Nodaway, Pettis, Pike, Putnam, magazine. A subscription came along with the $2 annual Randolph, Ray, St. Clair, Saline, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, membership dues. Sullivan, and Vernon. Local secretaries also appointed in the following Missouri locations: Andrew, Barry, Cedar, Washington, D. C. chapter forms. Dallas, Davies, De Kalb, Gasconade, Gentry, Harrison, Knox, Mercer, Morgan, Pike, Platte, Pulaski, Ralls and 1913 Texas. Chapters also active in Chillicothe, Hannibal, Portland, Oregon chapter forms. Kansas City, Kirksville, Maryville, Pittsburg, St. Joseph and Sedalia. 1914 Mizzou Discovery 1907 Journalism faculty member Walter Williams pens The MU fields its first basketball team. Journalist’s Creed, a standard for practicing journalism that stands the test of time. Boonville Weekly Advertiser writes that 3,276 men and women have graduated from the University as of April 19, College of Business established. 1907. Ellis Library is completed. New Missouri county chapters: Morgan, Bollinger, Ralls, Dallas, Polk, Mercer, Nodaway and Andrew. There are 50 1917 chapters by 1907. Mizzou Discovery Harlow Shapley, BA ‘10, MA ‘11, DL ‘27, argues that the April 19, 1907 marked the first celebration of Founders’ sun looms not in the center of our Milky Way galaxy, but Day, the birthday of James S. Rollins. at the outskirts, an influential observation that leads to the first realistic estimate of our galaxy’s size. 1908 The world’s first School of Journalism established. 1921 Ground breaking for Memorial Tower. MAA plays a key MU is selected for membership in the Association of role in the fundraising campaign for both Memorial Union American Universities, which limits membership to this and Memorial Stadium. country’s most prestigious public and private research universities. 1926 Memorial Stadium is dedicated and hosts its first game. New Missouri county chapters: Johnson, Barry, Stoddard, Montgomery, Holt and Chariton. 1927 New chapters in California, Chicago and Seattle. First Tap Day ceremony.

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1945 1963 Mizzou Discovery The four campus MU System is established. MU education professor and reading remediation pioneer Sterl Artley was hired by Scott Foresman and Co. to work 1968 with a colleague at the University of Chicago and Case Alumni Association and Alumni Achievement Fund Western Reserve University to revise the Dick and Jane combined to become Office of Development and Alumni series, which taught nearly 85 million elementary students Relations. to read from the 1930s to the 1970s. MAA begins Faculty-Alumni Award Program to honor 1949 outstanding faculty and alumni achievements. University appoints Guy “Bus” Entsminger, assistant director of alumni activities. He becomes vice chancellor for 1969 development and alumni relations in 1967. Many consider Dr. Arvarh Strickland becomes Mizzou’s the first African him the “father of alumni relations” at MU. American professor.

The School of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife (Natural Hearnes Center opens. Resources) is founded. 1970s 1950s Mizzou Discovery Gus T. Ridgel was one of the first African-American stu- MU scientist John C. Schuder develops the first automatic dents to enroll at MU, and the first graduate. He earned a and completely implanted defibrillator for the human Master’s degree in Economics. heart. Today, these internal devices regulate heartbeats around the world. Harry S. Truman speaks at commencement. 1972 Mizzou Discovery Gifts to University by alumni increase to $570,380, up Ernie Sears develops techniques to transfer genes from $75,000 from 1971. wild grasses to cultivated wheat to improve disease resis- tance. His wife, Lotti Sears, contributes to the research 1974 and to determining the genetic structure of wheat. Their Alumni Association Student Board (AASB) founded. work leads to a strain of wheat that is resistant to rust disease and is used as a food source worldwide. 1975 The School of Accountancy is founded. 1954 The Mizzou baseball team wins the College World Series 1978 and the National Championship. MU’s literary magazine, The Missouri Review, publishes its first issue. Today, it receives more submissions than any KOMU - TV was dedicated. other such publication and is nationally recognized as the top university literary review. 1955 The Maneater (student newspaper) founded. The School of Health Related Professions established.

MU Research Reactor Center opens. Barbara S. Uehling becomes MU’s first female chancellor.

1956 1979 University Hospital opens. Black Alumni Organization forms.

1960s 1980s MAA awards its first Distinguished Faculty Award to Dr. Lewis Atherton. Mizzou Discovery Mizzou’s interdisciplinary Food for the 21st Century pro- 14 Our OrganizationOur gram studies animal reproductive biology, plant biotech- 1998 nology, human nutrition, and foods, feeds and products. With the Missouri Botanical Garden, Washington Uni- The program has produced fifteen soybean varieties and versity and Monsanto Co., MU is a founding partner in two wheat varieties. the Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis. The center is devoted to discovering new solutions for fighting 1982 hunger and disease, and for conserving the Earth’s natural Mizzou Discovery resources. Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Zuhdi Lababidi performed the world’s first aortic valvuloplasty, an angioplasty procedure, 2001 on an infant. In 1996, he performed the procedure on a Mizzou Discovery patient weighing 13 ounces, the smallest patient known to MU researchers were the first to develop transgenic pigs have undergone the procedure. whose organs can potentially be transplanted into humans. More than 114,000 Americans are currently on the organ 1984 transplant waiting list. Truman the Tiger was born. Bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson on Francis 1987 Quadrangle dedicated. Began sending association alumni magazine to all graduates. MAA implemented Columns/Capstone Chapter Program.

1988 2002 “The Shack” mysteriously burns to the ground. MU names the Black Culture Center the Lloyd L. Gaines- Marian O’Fallon Oldham Black Culture Center in honor 1989 of two individuals whose dedication and sacrifices help MU celebrates its sesquicentennial. African-Americans to fulfill their educational goals at MU.

Truman Conference on U.S.-Korean Relations forms, Randall Prather, Distinguished Professor of Reproduc- partly to keep in contact with Korean alumni. tive Biotechnology, and research colleagues from MU and Immerge Bio Therapeutics Inc., clone the world’s first 1992 miniature swine with a specific gene “knocked out” of their The MAA moves into the Donald W. Reynolds Alumni DNA. The breakthrough moves scientists closer to mak- Center. The building is made possible by a $9 million gift, ing animal-to-human organ transplants a reality. the largest single gift to MU at that time. Tiger Plaza 1996 The University dedicated Tiger Plaza during the 2002 Tiger Walk for MU freshmen established. Homecoming weekend, thanks in large part to the life members and other contributors who made their mark on Launched MAA website, www.mizzou.com. MU history by supporting the construction of one of Miz- zou’s favorite campus icons. An endowment, strengthened 1997 by more than 2,000 new life members generated through School of Information Science and Learning the Tiger Plaza life member campaign, provides critical Technologies established. support for the association’s life member program. 15 Mizzou and MAA: Through the Years...

2004 messages by each donor. Granite strips between each sec- MU’s Life Sciences Center and Mizzou Arena open. tion of bricks are etched with the association’s six guideposts. MAA reaches a record high of 37,550 members. 2008 2005 Mizzou raises a record $160.5 million in private support. Griffiths Leadership Society for Women established and named after The Honorable Martha Wright Griffiths, BS The For All We Call Mizzou campaign goal was achieved, `34, a leader in civil and equal rights movements respec- making MU the first and only public university in Missouri tively. to raise $1 billion.

Mizzou ‘39 program was created. The inaugural Guy H. “Bus” Entminger Golf Tournament was held at A.L. Gustin Golf Course. 2006 Across the country, 45 alumni chapters kick off the associa- 2009 tion’s 150th anniversary on January 16 by watching the A new association website was launched in April. basketball Tigers beat the Jayhawks 89-86 in overtime. 2010 As part of the sesquicentennial celebration, the Association Launched MAA social media networks including Facebook, adopted a new brand - The Mizzou Alumni Association. Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

A sesquicentennial gala was held on September 8, 2006 at MAA office suite was remodeled to better reflect the Miz- the Reynolds Alumni Center with 350 in attendance. zou colors.

The Mizzou Alumni Association MU Staff Award for MAA launched the Mizzou Traditions Fund to ensure Alumni Relations Excellence was established in 2006 by the continuation of traditions that make Mizzou unique. the Staff Advisory Council to honor a staff member outside Alumni may provide additional, annual support to enable MAA to accomplish its mission through activities like Tiger the Division of Development and Alumni Relations who Walk and Homecoming. It also supports MAA’s role as the exemplifies the alumni association’s concern for fostering largest contributor to student scholarships on campus. good relations with alumni. The award, which consists of a plaque and $1,000 prize, is presented at the Staff Maryland Avenue was renamed Tiger Avenue. A renaming Recognition Week awards ceremony each May. celebration was held on September 17 in conjunction with MAA’s Leaders Weekend activities. 2007 Mizzou Legacy Walk New MU Student Center (formerly Brady Commons) As part of the alumni association’s 150th anniversary dedication was held on October 22. celebration, a plan was developed to transform the sidewalk leading to the Reynolds Alumni Center, proceeds from For the first time, ESPN College GameDay was held on this MAA project totaled nearly $1 million and were used the MU campus in conjunction with the October 23 MU to support student scholarships. The project, completed in vs. Oklahoma Homecoming game. A record crowd of 2012, features 2,576 engraved bricks with personalized 50,000 attended the Mizzou Homecoming parade.

16 Our OrganizationOur 2011 Launched Stand Up for Mizzou campaign, a grassroots Mizzou license plates were made available for purchase in campaign to engage advocates of the University of Missouri Texas. in the legislative process.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the best Homecoming As the university prepares for the next comprehensive celebration in the nation, MAA created the Mizzou Tradi- campaign, a $10 Million goal is set for the association and tion Keeper, a member whose dues and added charitable its programs. gift to the Mizzou Traditions Fund are $100 or greater. Twenty-six new or redeveloping alumni chapters were MAA celebrated 100 years of Mizzou Homecoming on established, a record high. October 15. 2013 Revived the Romp, Chomp and Stomp tailgate tradition at Mizzou Military Veterans Affinity Organization Homecoming. established. The organization is a partnership between the Mizzou Alumni Association and the University of Missouri Organized the inaugural Homecoming Day of Service (21 Veterans Center. alumni chapters and 465 alumni volunteers participated). Discontinued the 50 year Gold Medal on-campus reunion. MAA initiated a senior life membership option and an “easy life” payment plan. MAA membership reached 44,195. This is the second best membership year since the Association’s The Mizzou Alumni Association reached an all-time mem- founding in 1853. bership high of 40,178. MAA set a goal to raise $90,000 for the Mizzou The True Sons and Daughters program was created to Traditions Fund and ended up raising $95,720. recognize families with multiple generations of Mizzou alumni. Additionally, the Legacy Scholarship was created The Dr. Anne Deaton Griffiths Leadership Endowment to provide support to students who are the children of was created to provide unrestricted support for the educa- alumni. tional mission of the Griffiths Leadership Society in honor of founding Griffiths member and former Mizzou First Revised the Chapter Columns Recognition Program to Lady Anne Deaton. create an emphasis on quality engagement activities. Established routine monitoring of events quality by using Mizzou announced on Nov. 11 plans to leave the Big 12 the Net Promoter Score tool. Conference to join the Southeastern Conference effective July 1, 2012. 2014 Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin begins his service as the 22nd 2012 chief executive officer of the University of Missouri. For the sixth consecutive year, MAA reached a record membership number with a peak membership of 44,415.

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The official kick-off of the yearlong celebration of Mizzou’s MAA moved to annual billing cycle for memberships. 175th anniversary was hosted in the MU Student Center featuring the Chancellor, Marching Mizzou and Truman Introduced a new membership program, True Mizzou, the Tiger. The Mizzou Alumni Association live streamed for MU’s faculty and staff. True Mizzou was created to the event and invited the sharing of birthday wishes for enhance their membership experience, provide special rec- Mizzou via social media. ognition and increase networking opportunities with peers and colleagues across campus. More than $500,000 in annual student scholarships were awarded by the Mizzou Alumni Association maintaining The True Tiger Student Membership Program was re- MAA’s status as the largest provider of scholarships to MU named the True Tiger Network. students. True Sons and Daughters legacy program was renamed the Construction of Traditions Plaza begins. The outdoor MIZ Legacy program. amphitheater provides a gathering and programming space to bookend Tiger Plaza on the Carnahan Quad. Alumni The 2015 MAA Long Range Planning Committee updated and friends of Mizzou are invited to support the project by the association’s long range plan and revised the mission purchasing brick pavers with net proceeds supporting MU’s and vision statement. MAA leadership also updated the most cherished traditions. MAA Strategic Marketing Platform and defined key constituent groups. Revised the schools/colleges alumni organization programming. Many incidents and decisions contributed to campus tumult including: cuts to graduate student health insurance Mizzou Football enjoys a breakout season. More than benefits and teaching positions; changes to refer-and-follow 7,500 attend the MAA hosted SEC Championship Tiger privileging processes at our health system; multiple acts of Tailgate and 7,000 rally for the Cotton Bowl pre-game racism, including racial slurs and vandalism; multiple dem- event. The Atlanta and Dallas Chapters, respectively, play onstrations related to racism, including walkouts, boycotts, a major role in hosting events and activities for visiting a Homecoming parade protest, “Racism Lives Here” rallies, alumni and fans. a student’s hunger strike and a football team strike; the release of a study revealing the prevalence of sexual assaults The home division at MU for the Mizzou Alumni Associa- on campus; a lawsuit regarding conceal-and-carry restric- tion was renamed from Development and Alumni Relations tions; a misdemeanor assault by a faculty member of a stu- to Advancement and a new single-year record for fundrais- dent reporter covering the protest on campus; faculty votes ing was reached with $164.5 million raised. of no confidence in the chancellor; and several statements of concern by academic deans. As a result, Tim Wolfe 2015 stepped down from his position as University of Missouri The Mizzou Alumni Association ended the year with System president and R. Bowen Loftin stepped down from 45,095 members setting a new record. his position as University of Missouri chancellor.

Achieved $162,171 in Mizzou Traditions Fund gifts, a new Phone calls, emails and letters from alumni related to record. campus challenges were unprecedented in terms of volume. More than 3,000 contacts were logged from alumni who Introduced a student life membership program. utilized the Mizzou Alumni Association as an avenue to 18 Our OrganizationOur express their viewpoints - ranging from praise and encour- MAA created an important new recognition event that agement to frustration and disgust. replaced having a Homecoming Grand Marshal. A Miz- zou Alumni Hall of Fame was established where several A group of black alumni wrote a letter in support of Mizzou individuals will be recognized at a luncheon in conjunction students and requested that MAA restart the dormant Black with Homecoming where their accomplishments will be Alumni Organization. More than 1,000 alumni signed the celebrated and they will be honored in “Grand Marshal” letter in response, MAA supported the creation of a new style. This recognition is reserved for high-achieving affinity group: Mizzou Black Alumni Network. alumni who have exhibited excellence in their chosen field or profession. MAA established new scholarship deadlines by moving from a February 1 deadline to two separate deadlines, Established a new social media ambassador/CRM pro- December 15 for incoming freshman/transfer student gram. The program, MizzouNet Ambassadors, enables applications and March 1 for current/returning student users to quickly and easily share the good news and im- applications. portant issues at MU with their friends and peers through various social media channels. The system awards points as users share and complete other tasks. Monthly The Homecoming Spirit Rally was moved to Traditions participation in the program registers users automatically Plaza after being held in Greek Town for many years. for a monthly prize drawing.

2016 2017 In January, the Annual Giving & Membership team moved MIZZOU magazine staff became part of the MAA staff from McReynolds Hall to a newly remodeled space in the after MAA reached an agreement with the university to Reynolds Alumni Center in an effort to have all MAA staff add staff members to produce MIZZOU magazine. members located in one building to allow for better collaboration. Governing Board votes on new bylaws. New structure eliminates Membership, Communications, Rules & MAA took over publishing @Mizzou e-newsletter. Schools/Colleges standing committees, and creates board committees based upon Long Range Plan goals. MAA set a goal to raise $175,000 for the Mizzou Traditions Fund and ended up raising $178,271, a new record. A survey showed that 90.4 percent of University of Mis- souri graduates have found successful career outcomes, Mizzou set a new fundraising record in fiscal year 2016, including whether they are involved in public service, in raising nearly $171 million in donations. This amount the military or are continuing their education. MU’s career surpasses the previous record of $164.5 million set in 2014 outcomes rate ranks well above the average of Mizzou’s and is $5 million more than MU’s fundraising goal for the peer groups (Association of American Universities public year. It also represents a 15 percent increase over the previ- institutions at 75.6 percent and SEC institutions at 75.5 ous year’s total. percent).

MIZZOU magazine distribution changed from four times New scholarships introduced including the Missouri Land per year to three times per year with the fall issue being Grant, which cover all tuition and fees for Pell-eligible mailed to all graduates and the other two issues mailed to Missouri residents as well as the Black and Gold scholar- MAA members only. ships which provide expanded support for children of alumni. 19 Mizzou and MAA: Through the Years...

2018 2019 The Mizzou 18 Award was created to honor 18 University In October, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences of Missouri graduate and professional students in the last announced that George P. Smith, MU Curators Distin- year of their degree eligibility. The award compliments guished Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences, was one the Mizzou ’39 Award for undergraduates and celebrate of a trio of researchers who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in the spirit of service, first modeled by the University’s chemistry. Smith is the first professor to receive a Nobel founding families in 1839. Prize for research conducted at the University of Missouri. Smith has been a professor at the University for more The annual Mizzou Giving Day raised more than $13.7 than40 years. million—surpassing last year’s total by more than $5 million. The Mizzou Alumni Association Scholarship Chal- Mizzou Giving Day raised a total of $13.29 million. The lenge, which was new this year, raised more than $122,000 annual day of giving was launched when George Smith for student scholarships. Every dollar given was matched and spouse Marjorie Sable donated Smith’s Nobel prize by MAA up to $2,500 per participating local chapter or money to create the Missouri Nobel Scholarship Fund, affinity organization. which will establish scholarships to support undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Mizzou The Mizzou Black Alumni Network presented the inaugu- Alumni Association Scholarship Challenge raised $56,692 ral Trailblazer Awards. for student scholarships.

University of Missouri raised more than $147 million in University of Missouri had a record-breaking year in cash gifts during fiscal year 2018, breaking the previous giving, raising more than $200 million in academic year record of $121 million by 22 percent. The university’s 2019 and breaking the previous fundraising record of $170 fundraising success pushed the Mizzou: Our Time to Lead million in 2017. This successful year in giving brought the campaign total past the $1 billion mark. Mizzou: Our Time to Lead campaign to total more than $1.2 billion, just $50 million shy of the campaign’s $1.3 Seventeen of Mizzou’s 20 teams earned postseason bids billion 2020 goal. and for the first time since 1981-82, Mizzou Football played in a bowl game and both Tiger Basketball teams Mizzou Football completed the South Endzone Project – a reached the NCAA Tournament in the same academic $98 million development. The project included updated year. player facilities, 16 suites, a 750-person field-level club, a 1,254-seat indoor club and general seating for approxi- Fall 2018 classes began with a freshman class of 4,696 mately 1,324 fans. students, an increase of 13.1 percent compared to the previous year and the largest increase in 10 years. Addition- Fall enrollment saw a double-digit percent increase for the ally, the 87.3 percent retention rate is the highest in MU’s second year in a row. Early numbers showed a freshman history. The number of students who have an ACT of 30 class of 5,460 – a 15% increase from the fall 2018 fresh- or more on campus increased by 16 percent and minority man class. enrollment in the freshman class increased by 29.7 percent

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Vision Statement

The Mizzou Alumni Association shall be the pre-eminent resource for the University.

Mission Statement

The Mizzou Alumni Association proudly supports the best interests and traditions of Missouri’s flagship university and its alumni worldwide.

Guideposts To Excellence

DISCOVERY DIVERSITY PRIDE RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY TRADITION

Much like the stones which give strength to six beloved columns, these six values are supported only by the degree of excellence that they embody. The association recognizes the special worth that the pursuit of excellence creates and strives to bond our alumni together using excellence as the foundation.

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Elevate Engagement and Involvement • Engage volunteers in innovative and meaningful opportunities • Increase involvement from diverse populations • Educate and engage parents and friends

Fuel Financial Growth • Enhance giving opportunities • Maximize MAA membership • Inspire member loyalty • Repurpose RAC as a destination

Inspire Effective Leaders • Commit to a leadership development culture • Create diverse learning opportunities • Celebrate volunteer impact

Enrich the Mizzou Experience • Create quality connections thru the True Tiger Network • Promote inclusion thru affinity groups • Bridge the transition from student to alumnus • Build a strong Mizzou network

Tell the MAA Story • Develop and invest in a comprehensive marketing and communications plan • Amplify the alumni voice • Embrace new media

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BOONE COUNTY,

STATE OF MISSOURI

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ) THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ( ASSOCIATION FOR PRO FORMA DECREE OF ) NUMBER 34454 INCORPORATION (

Now on this day come Richmond C. Coburn, as President and R. L. Hill, as Secretary, and submit to the Court the Articles of Agreement of said association, together with a petition praying for a pro forma decree thereon, in manner provided by law, and it appearing to the Court that said petition has remained on file in the Clerk’s Office of this Court for at least three days since the same was first presented to the Court and the Court having duly examined said articles of agreement, and being duly advised in the premises, doth now consider, adjudge and determine that said Articles of Agreement, and the purposes of the Association as therein expressed, come properly within the purview of Article Ten, Chapter 32 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, 1929, and are not inconsistent with the Constitution or laws of the United States or of the State of Missouri.

IT IS THEREFORE, ordered, adjudged and decreed by the Court that the petitioners and their associ- ates named in said Articles of Agreement be and are hereby created a body politic and corporate by and under the corporate name of The University of Missouri Alumni Association.

STATE OF MISSOURI ) ( SS COUNTY OF BOONE )

23 Bylaws of the University of Missouri Alumni Association Columbia, Missouri

(Revised April 22, 1988) (Amended through November 10, 2017)

ARTICLE I: PURPOSE

The Association was formally chartered in 1936 as an independent, not-for-profit educational corporation. In accordance with the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation, The corporation is formed for the purpose of promoting and furthering education in the State of Missouri. It proposes to accomplish its purposes by aiding, extending, furthering and calling to public attention the work of the University of Missouri in all of its departments and by supporting, maintaining and directing to educational ends the alumni activities of the alumni and former students of said University.

In furtherance of this purpose, the Association provides services to the University and its alumni constituency, friends, supporters of the University, students, parents, faculty and staff. Services and activities may be educational, developmental or social and may encourage both fellowship and constructive contributions to the University.

The Association is expected to facilitate these activities and to function as a communications link, act as a motivating force to provide support and express opinions to the campus administration on behalf of all members. Through the Association’s programs, chapters and related organizations, alumni are encouraged to support their alma mater and generally participate in building a greater University.

ARTICLE II: MEMBERS

Section 1. Membership Requirements

Members of the Association shall be those persons who: (a) are graduates or former students of the University; or (b) have had an honorary degree conferred upon them by the University; or (c) have been elected to Honorary Membership in the Association by the Governing Board of Directors or (d) have evinced an interest in the University but do not qualify for membership under Subsections (a), (b) or (c) of this Section.

Section 2. Regular Members

Regular Members shall include all members described in Section 1, Subsections (a) and (b), who have remitted to the As- sociation the appropriate dues established and prescribed by the Governing Board. Regular Members shall receive all the rights and benefits of membership as may be determined from time to time by the Board. Section 3. Honorary Members Any person who has rendered distinguished service to the University of Missouri (MU) or to this Association may be elected to Honorary Membership in the Association by the Governing Board and shall have all rights and benefits of Regu- lar Members, without the obligation of paying dues.

Section 4. Constitutional Members

All former students of the University who do not remit membership dues as established by the Governing Board shall be known as Constitutional Members of the Association. Constitutional Members shall be nonvoting members of the Associa- tion and shall be allowed those rights and benefits established from time to time by the Board. In no event shall the rights or benefits of Constitutional Members be greater or more substantial than those of Regular Members.

24 Section 5. Associate Members

Any person who evinces an interest in the University of Missouri (MU) but does not qualify for membership under Section OrganizationOur 1, Subsections (a), (b) or (c), shall, upon payment of annual dues established by the Governing Board, become an Associate Member, with rights and benefits identical to those of Regular Members. In no event shall such annual dues be an amount less than that charged Regular Members.

ARTICLE III: GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS -- POWERS AND DUTIES

Section 1. Authority

Except as otherwise provided by law, the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Association, the Govern- ing Board of Directors shall exercise all of the authority of the Association and for its government and management.

Section 2. District and Regional Boundaries

The Governing Board may establish and alter the territorial boundaries of Association chapters, districts and regions as necessary.

Section 3. Vacancies

In the event of a vacancy on the Governing Board, the Board of Directors shall be asked to submit names to be considered by the Nominating Committee in care of the Secretary. The Nominating Committee will submit a recommendation to the remaining Directors who shall, by majority vote, appoint a Regular, Honorary or Associate Member to fill the unexpired term of the vacating Director, unless otherwise established by these Bylaws. If the uncompleted term is less than six months, the abbreviated service of the replacement Director shall not be counted toward the limits established in Article IV, Section 1.

Section 4. Resignation, Termination or Removal

Any Governing Board Director may resign by notice in writing to the President in care of the Secretary. Any Governing Board Director may be removed from office on the Governing Board for good cause upon the vote of at least two-thirds of the Board of Directors present at a meeting where a quorum of the Board exists. Such termination or removal shall be considered upon the request of no less than three Board of Directors; any such request shall be submitted in writing to the President in care of the Secretary. Once such a request is received by the Secretary, the President shall put the Director on administrative leave from the Board until the termination or removal process is complete.

The Governing Board Director proposed for termination or removal shall receive written notice through electronic or postal mail not less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the meeting at which the issue of removal or termination is to be addressed. Upon request of the Director subject to the removal or termination action, a hearing shall be held at said meeting prior to the vote of the Governing Board of Directors.

Section 5. Regular Meetings

The Governing Board shall meet at least three times each year for the transaction of business, at a time and place to be designated by the Secretary in consultation with the President. Notice of meetings shall be communicated to the Board not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting date via electronic or postal mail. New Directors and Officers will be elected at the spring meeting each year.

25 Section 6. Special Meetings

Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the President and shall be called by the Secretary in consultation with the President in the event of a resolution by the Governing Board or upon receipt by electronic or postal mail of a written request by at least eight (8) Governing Board Directors. A minimum of two (2) days notice by electronic or postal mail, telephone or personal contact shall be given for periodic or special meetings, which may be held anywhere in the State of Missouri, or by use of any means of communication by which all Board of Directors participating may simultaneously hear each other during the meeting including in person, internet video meeting or by telephonic conference call, or other technology-assisted means of participation as defined by the Board.

Section 7. Quorum

The presence of twelve (12) members of the Governing Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and a vote by a majority of those Directors present at such time, unless otherwise provided by law, the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Association shall constitute official and duly authorized action on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Governing Board.

Section 8. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Governing Board may be taken without a meeting if consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be agreed by the consensus of a quorum. The same rules for quorum apply as set forth in Article III, Section 3. For purposes of this section, an electronic mail transmission from an electronic mail address on record constitutes a valid writing. The intent of this provision is to allow the Board of Directors to use electronic mail to approve actions, as long as a quorum of board members gives consent. The consent will have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote at a meeting duly held, and may be stated as such in any certificate or document. The Secretary will file all individual written consents with the minutes of the meetings of the Board.

Section 9. Executive Committee

(a) Composition: An Executive Committee shall be established, whose members shall serve one-year terms com- mencing on July 1 of each year. The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, the Immediate Past President, the President-Elect, the Vice President (until June 30, 2019), the Treasurer (until June 30, 2018) and the Finance Chair (effective July 1, 2018). University staff members mentioned in Article IV, Section 2, Subsection (g), shall be ex-officio, nonvoting members of the Executive Committee.

(b) Powers and Duties: The Executive Committee shall meet at the discretion of the President or at the request of two Executive Committee Members to discuss Association personnel and/or other highly sensitive issues affecting the Association. Unless otherwise provided by law, the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Association, said Executive Committee shall have full authority to conduct the business of the Association, subject to the approval of the Governing Board at its next regular or special meeting. An act, or authorization of an act, by the Executive Committee shall be as effective for all purposes as the act or authorization of the Governing Board, including authorization of activities, expenditures and all other matters normally within the jurisdiction of the Board, so long as the action is approved by a vote of a majority of the total membership of said Executive Committee.

(c) Finance Chair: The Finance Chair shall, under the direction of the Executive Board and subject to such regulations as the Governing Board shall prescribe, oversee the finances of the Association, including the financial policies, budget, and audit, and shall report to the Board on a regular basis on the nature and extent of all finances and investments of the Association. The Finance Chair serves as Chair of the Finance Committee and performs such additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Governing Board or the Bylaws of the Association beginning July 1, 2018.

26 Section 10. Duties of the Professional Association Staff

(a) The Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations shall serve as the Executive Director of the Alumni Asso- OrganizationOur ciation, shall administer the Association’s budget and shall provide staff support for Association programs. The Executive Director, subject to the direction of the Governing Board and the President, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association. The Executive Director shall be the Association’s liaison with the University administration. The Executive Director, or the Executive Director’s designee, also shall perform the duties of Secretary to the Governing Board, and the Executive Committee.

(b) The Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations shall coordinate the University’s institutional advancement effort with the Alumni Association.

Section 11. Expenditures

The Governing Board must authorize any expenditure in excess of $25,000 of funds not allocated in the budget of this As- sociation.

Section 12. Committees and Task Forces

(a) The following standing committees shall be established: Diversity and Inclusion, Finance, Mizzou Legislative Network, and Governance. The President shall fill all vacancies on such standing committees each year. Chairs of standing committees shall be nominated by the Nominating Committee each year in accordance with Article V, Section 2, and shall be considered Directors of the Governing Board upon approval of said nominations by the Governing Board. In this regard, the Chair of the Finance Committee shall be nominated for a two-year term, to begin the term during even- numbered years, and the Chairs of the Diversity and Inclusion and the Mizzou Legislative Network Committees shall be nominated for two-year terms, to begin the service during odd-numbered years. The President-Elect will serve as Chair of the Governance Committee. Each standing committee shall maintain written guidelines and operating procedures that conform to the provisions of these Bylaws and that have been approved by the Governing Board.

(b) The Governing Board or the President may, from time to time, establish and appoint ad hoc committees or task forces deemed necessary to support the organization’s long range plan or as appropriate to serve in an advisory capacity. The Chair and any member of any such advisory committee or task force must be a Regular, Honorary or Associate Mem- ber of this Association.

(c) The President of this Association automatically shall be an ex-officio member of all ommitteesc and task forces established in accordance with Subsections (a) and (b) of this Section. The composition of each such committee is at the discretion of the Chair of the Committee with final approval by thePresident. A substantial number of the members of each standing committee or task force shall be persons who are not Governing Board Directors with the exception of the Governance Committee, which shall be comprised of Governing Board Directors.

ARTICLE IV: GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS -- SELECTION AND ELECTION

Section 1. Term and Eligibility

A Governing Board Director shall be a Regular, Honorary or Associate Member of the Association in good standing. Governing Board of Director terms are for two years. No person shall be selected for more than 2 (two) consecutive terms as a Director, except as follows: Officers listed in Article V, Section 1, shall be Directors of the Governing Board for as long as they hold office, without regard to any limit otherwise imposed by this Section. The abbreviated service of a Board Director selected to fill an uncompleted term of less than six months in accordance with Article III, Section 3, shall not be counted toward any limit otherwise established by this Section. Additionally, if a Director is selected as a committee chair, then prior service is not included as part of the committee chair’s total service.

27 After absence from the Governing Board for a minimum of two years, any former Governing Board Director may be selected for additional terms as a Director however such additional service is again subject to the limits imposed herein. No person shall serve as a Director of the Association while serving as an employee of the University if service as a Director would give rise to the appearance of impropriety or of a conflict of interest in the performance of the duties of such person as a Director. One Director may not hold two positions simultaneously.

Section 2. Governing Board of Directors Makeup

The Governing Board of Directors shall be composed of 23 voting Directors, and other non-voting Directors, as follows:

(a) eleven (11) elected Directors

(b) four (4) Directors appointed at large by the President for two-year terms, one-half in alternating years;

(d) the immediate Past President of the Governing Board;

(e) the Chairs of the Diversity and Inclusion, Mizzou Legislative Network, and Finance committees established in Article III, Section 1;

(f) one Director from the Alumni Association Student Board ("AASB"), as selected by AASB;

(g) the Vice Chancellor for Advancement, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations and other persons as recommended by the Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations for approval by the Executive Committee (all such persons such shall be ex-officio, nonvoting members of the Governing Board).

(h) all other past Presidents, who shall be ex-officio, nonvoting members of the Governing Board and who may be requested to attend specific meetings and perform specific functionsat the discretion of the President. Changes to these bylaws made effective November 10, 2017 will not impact the term and eligibility of any Governing Board Director serving as of November 10, 2017.

Section 3. Association Officers

Officers of the Association with the exception of the Secretary shall be considered elected to the Governing Board at the time elected to any office named in Article V, Section 1, and shall retain membership upon the Board so long as they hold such office. The election of a sitting Director to any office named in Article V, Section 1, shall constitute a vacancy in their previous Board position, which shall be filled by the Board in accordance with Article III, Section 3.

Section 4. Conflicts of Interest

Any Governing Board Director with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Association shall disclose such interest to the Board prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Director who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Association shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the Directors are so interested, but subsequent disclosure of such interest may be a basis for the Board to rescind such action.

ARTICLE V: OFFICERS

Section 1. Term and Eligibility

Officers of the Association shall serve from July 1 for a period of one year and until their successors are elected. The 28 Governing Board of Directors shall elect Regular, Honorary or Associate Members of the Association to fill the office of President-Elect. Upon serving as the President-Elect for one year, the President-Elect shall automatically assume the office of President the following year. One person may not hold two offices simultaneously. OrganizationOur

Section 2. Nominating Committee

By March 1, the President shall name a Nominating Committee. The immediate Past President shall serve as Committee Chair. The Nominating Committee shall submit to the Governing Board the nominations for officers, standing committee chairs, and appropriate Directors for the ensuing year. This committee shall be drawn from the following: current Direc- tors, past Directors within four years of their last date of service on the Board, or current members of standing or ad hoc committees. The President of the Association automatically shall be an ex-officio, nonvoting member of such Nominating Committee. The Secretary shall publish notice of the coming election in an Association publication, such notice to include the address of the Secretary, who will receive nominations. Nominees need not be members of the Governing Board.

The Nominating Committee will strive to ensure the slate of board members will be composed of members with a diversity of skills, perspectives, backgrounds, geographic locations and other considerations which will promote creativity and innovation and yields differing voices that can play important roles in accomplishing the organization’s mission.

Section 3. Election

Election of Officers with the exception of the Secretary shall not take place for at least fourteen (14) days after publication of notice of said election, but shall take place at the first meeting of the Governing Board held after such period has elapsed. Election procedure shall be determined by the Board but must allow the will of a majority of those present and voting to prevail.

Section 4. Vacancies

In the event of a vacancy in the office of President, the President-Elect shall fill the office for the unexpired term. Other vacancies in the Governing Board Officers of the Association may be filled by the Governing Board for the unexpired term in accordance with Article III, Section 3. In the event of the absence or inability to act of the President, the President-Elect shall temporarily carry out the duties of the office. In the event both the President and the President-Elect are absent or unable to perform their duties, the Vice President will serve as President pro tempore (through June 30, 2019) and the Past President shall serve as President pro tempore (after June 30, 2019).

Section 5. Duties of the President

The President shall call and preside at all meetings of the Association, of the Governing Board, and of the Executive Committee; shall make all appointments as specified in Article III, Section 11, and Article IV, Section 2; shall have general charge of and control over the programs of the Association, subject to the direction of the Board; shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and task forces established in Article III, Section 12 and shall perform additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors or the Bylaws of the Association.

Section 6. Duties of the President-Elect

The President-Elect shall assist the President in the programs of the Association, perform and discharge the duties of the President in case of the absence of the President, serve as Chair of the Governance Committee and perform additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Governing Board or the Bylaws of the Association.

Section 7. Duties of the Vice President

The Vice President of the Association shall assist the President in the programs of the Association, chair and serve on committees as directed and perform other duties as prescribed by the Governing Board or the Bylaws of the Association. In case both the President and the President-Elect are absent or unable to perform their duties, the Vice President 29 shall serve as President pro tempore. The office of Vice President shall be eliminated July 1, 2019.

Section 8. Duties of the Treasurer

The Treasurer shall, under the direction of the Executive Board and subject to such regulations as the Governing Board shall prescribe, oversee the finances of the Association and shall report to the Governing Board on a regular basis on the nature and extent of all finances and investments of the Association. The office of Treasurer shall be eliminated July 1, 2018.

Section 9. Duties of the Secretary

The Secretary shall have made and preserved a record of all proceedings of the Association and shall perform other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Governing Board or by the Bylaws of the Association.

ARTICLE VI: DUES

Section 1. Annual Dues

The Governing Board of Directors may establish and prescribe annual dues for membership in the Association. All dues- paying members of the Association (as well as Honorary Members, who are relieved of the obligation to pay dues) shall enjoy all the rights and benefits as may be determined from time to time by the Board.

Section 2. Special and Promotional Memberships

The Governing Board may, at its discretion, adopt family memberships, life memberships, interim memberships, trial memberships and other special or promotional memberships.

ARTICLE VII: PUBLICATIONS

The Association shall edit, publish, issue and maintain an alumni magazine to be known as the MIZZOU magazine, to be published throughout the year at such intervals as may be determined by the Governing Board. The direction of the policies and management of the publication shall be vested in the Board.

ARTICLE VIII: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI DIVISION OF ADVANCEMENT

The Association endorses and pledges its support to the University of Missouri Division of Advancement, which is the official advancement office of the University.

ARTICLE IX: AMENDMENTS

The Governing Board of Directors may amend or repeal these Bylaws by the vote of two-thirds of the Board of Directors present at any regular or special meeting, provided that the notice of said meeting shall contain a verbatim statement of the proposed amendment and that such notice be sent to the Directors at their electronic or postal address of record at least seven (7) days in advance of said meeting. Amendments must be submitted to the Secretary of the Association for review under procedures approved by the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE X: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 1. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Association shall be from the first day of July each year through the 30th day of June of the succeeding calendar year. Section 2. Parliamentary Procedure 30 Matters of procedure in parliamentary practice not covered in the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Association shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order. Our OrganizationOur Section 3. Definitions

As used in these Bylaws, the following terms shall mean:

(a) Association: The University of Missouri (MU) Alumni Association;

(b) Board of Directors, Governing Board or Governing Board of Directors: The Governing Board of the Mizzou Alumni Association;

(d) Officer: An elected officer of theAssociation, as identified in Article V, Section 1;

(e) University: the University of Missouri (MU).

31 MAA Secretaries & Executive Directors

1852 Charles Allen 1968-1971 Jean Madden 1854-1855 R.L. Todd 1971-1974 William Dalzell (Corresponding Secretary) 1974-1979 Steve Roszell 1854-1855 Sterling Paige, Jr. 1979-1981 Sharon Baysinger (Recording Secretary) 1981-1986 Thomas Schultz 1855-1870 1986-1992 George Walker 1870-1871 D.W.B. Kurtz 1992-1993 James Irvin 1871-1876 1994-2004 J. Todd Coleman 1875-1878 S.C. Douglass 2004- Todd McCubbin 1878-1880 Scott Hayes 1880-1881 R.W. Gentry 1881-1887 C.B. Rollins 1887-1891 Thomas J. Lowry 1891-1895 C.B. Sebastian 1895-1899 N.T. Gentry 1899-1901 S.F. Conley 1901-1902 W.H. Turner 1902-1904 F.W. Niedermeyer 1904-1905 N.T. Gentry 1905-1906 L.E. Bates 1906-1908 Merril E. Otis 1908-1909 W.F. Woodruff 1909-1910 William G. Bek 1910-1911 J.E. Chasnoff 1911-1912 Harry E. Ridings 1912-1914 Charles Ross 1914-1916 Hugh MacKay 1916-1918 H.H. Kinyon 1918-1919 Vaughn Bryant 1919 C.H. Willliams (acting) 1919-1921 C.E. Kane 1921 T.C. Morelock (acting) 1922-1944 R.L. (Bob) Hill 1944-1946 Thelma Woods (interim) 1946-1951 Herbert Bunker 1951-1968 Guy H. (Bus) Entsminger 32 MAA Past Presidents Our OrganizationOur

1853-1857 Odon Guitar 1950-1953 Harold Niedorp 1993-1994 Gerald L. Johnson 1857-1865 Walter Lenoir 1953-1955 Cullen Coil 1994-1995 Carolyn L. Wiley 1865-1869 Odon Guitar 1955-1956 Richmond J. Charmier 1995-1996 G. P. “Rusty” Jandl 1869-1870 Walter Lenoir 1956-1957 Dutton Brookfield 1996-1997 Brock L. Hessing 1870-1871 Andrew J. Thomas 1957-1958 Flavius Freeman 1997-1998 Jean B. Snider 1871-1873 Alexander F. Denny 1958-1959 John Albert Morris 1998-1999 Mark A. Miller 1873-1874 Luther Collier 1959-1960 William R. Toler 1999-2000 Melodie A. Powell 1874-1877 Odon Guitar 1960-1962 J. Gordon Blackmore 2000-2001 Cordelia M. Esry 1877-1878 L.B. Wilkes 1962-1963 Eddie Sowers 2001-2002 Dale R. Ludwig 1878-1881 Shannon C. Douglass 1963-1964 Bradford Brett 2002-2003 Steven S. Vincent 1882 Alex F. Denny 1964-1966 William Tucker 2003-2004 Deborah Snellen 1883-1884 Odon Guitar 1966-1967 Marvin McQueen 2004-2005 Doug Crews 1885-1886 Robert L. Todd 1967-1969 Beauford W. Robinson 2005-2006 Jay Dade 1887-1888 Edwin W. Stephens 1969-1971 Garth Landis 2006-2007 Kim Voss 1889-1890 Curtis B. Rollins 1971-1972 Darryl Francis 2007-2008 Titus Blackmon 1891-1894 Gardiner Lathrop 1972-1973 Frank Williams 2008-2009 Craig Lalumandier 1895-1896 Charles E. Yeater 1973-1974 Mitch Murch 2009-2010 Jacqueline McEntire Clark 1897-1898 Isidor Loeb 1974-1975 Cordell Tindall 2010-2011 Randall C. Wright 1899-1900 North T. Gentry 1975-1976 William M. Symon, Jr. 2011-2012 Pamela M. Oberdiek 1901-1902 Woodson Moss 1976-1977 John Booth 2012-2013 James B. Gwinner 1903-1904 Luther M. Defoe 1977-1978 Doris England 2013-2014 Tracey E. Mershon 1905-1907 C. M. Jackson 1978-1979 Jerry Tiemann 2014-2015 W. Dudley McCarter 1908-1909 John C. Leggett 1979-1980 Barbara Houston Moore 2015-2016 Sherri E. Gallick 1910-1911 Earl F. Nelson 1980-1981 Thomas D. Schultz 2016-2017 Ted D. Ayres 1912-1914 Odon Guitar Jr. 1981-1982 Eugene Leonard 2017-2018 Bruce McKinney 1914-1916 R. B. Caldwell 1982-1983 Norris W. Phillips 2018-2019 Andrea Allison-Putman 1916-1920 Allen McReynolds 1983-1984 Jack McCausland 1920-1922 Forest C. Donnell 1984-1985 William Lenox 1922-1930 Frank Rollins 1985-1986 Edward K. Powell 1930-1934 Wilber Cochel 1986-1987 Joe Moseley 1934-1938 Richmond C. Coburn 1987-1988 Eleanor R. Frasier 1938-1940 Byron Spencer 1988-1989 Carl Schweitzer 1940-1942 Allen Oliver 1989-1990 J. Edward Travis III 1942-1944 Laurence M. Hyde 1990-1991 Bob H. Dixson 1944-1948 Silas Oak Hunter 1991-1992 Richard P. Moore 1948-1950 Don McVay 1992-1993 Thomas J. Lawson 33 34 Photo By Jessica zabriskie Governance

Governance

Officer Job Descriptions

Governing Board Member Expectations

2019-2020 Governing Board

Standing Committees & Committee Guidelines

Ad Hoc Committees Officer Job Descriptions

Association Officers

Duties of the President

Duties of the President-Elect

Duties of the Secretary

Duties of the Professional Association Staff

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations shall serve as the Executive Director of the Alumni Association, shall administer the Association’s budget and shall provide staff support for Association programs. The Executive Director, subject to the direction of the Governing Board and the President, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Associa- tion. The Executive Director shall be the Association’s liaison with the University administration. The Executive Director, or the Executive Director’s designee, also shall perform the duties of Secretary to the Governing Board, and the Executive Committee.

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations shall coordinate the University’s institutional advancement effort with the Alumni Association.

36 Governing Board Member Expectations Governance

Financial Expectations

• Bylaws require that the Board members are dues paying members of the Alumni Association; each Board member is encouraged to become a life member.

• Board members should annually promote membership or annually donate a gift of equal amount to the Alumni As- sociation.

• Board members who are life members of the Alumni Association are encouraged to consider “sustaining life” membership gifts annually.

• Board members should consider not requesting travel reimbursement and/or returning a like amount in a gift to the Alumni Association.

Fiduciary Expectations

• Board members should attend all Board meetings (usually three a year).

• Board members should study the meeting material sent in advance of each meeting (sometimes sent via email and sometimes packets are mailed) and be prepared to discuss and vote on agenda “action items.”

• Service on a Board, committee or task force is optional, according to interest.

Advocacy Expectations

• Board members should publicly praise and promote the University of Missouri.

• Board members should support MU with time, talents and personal resources.

• Board members should support and participate in the programs, initiatives and activities of the Alumni Association.

• Board members should participate, when possible, in key Alumni Association events (example: Homecoming, Ring Ceremonies, Distinguished Alumni Dinner, Tiger Walk, etc.) Refer to MAA “Calendar of Events.”

Constituency Expectations

• Board members should share information about Alumni Association issues, programs and activities with members of constituent groups that the Board members represent (district, chapters, constituent alumni associations, etc.) and represent their interests and opinions to the Board.

37 2018 -19 Governing Board Governance Board Governing governing Board 2019-2020

OFFICERS ELECTED DIRECTORS - CONTINUED Steve Hays, BS BA ‘80 - President, Bill Schoenhard, BS PA ‘71 Des Peres St. Louis Robin Wenneker, BS BA ‘91 - President-Elect, Jim Simmons, BS ’93; MD ‘98 Columbia Omaha, NE Andrea Allison-Putman, BS BA ‘85 - Immediate Past Dawn Smith-Popielski, BA ‘96 President, Kansas City St. Louis Peggy Swaney, BS Ed ‘71 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Platte City Joe Valenciano, BA ‘95 - Diversity & Inclusion, Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, BSHES ‘89; BS Ed ‘90; MEd ‘91 Overland Park, KS Lenexa, KS Sabrina McDonnell, MBA ‘15 - Finance, Patty Wolfe, BA ‘77; BS Ed ‘77; MBA ‘80 Columbia Houston, TX Jeff Montgomery, BS Ed ‘89 - Mizzou Legislative Network, Webb City APPOINTED DIRECTORS Cristin Blunt, BS ED ‘02 ELECTED DIRECTORS Kansas City Kia Breaux, BJ ‘96 Bobby Hofman, BS ACC ‘15 Kansas City Brentwood Susan Combs, BS ‘01 Chuck Kaiser, BA ‘93; BJ ‘93 Astoria, NY Downers Grove, IL Rusty Martin, BS CIE ‘84 Pete Ferretti, BA ‘93 Denver, CO Ballwin Jackie Mejia, BJ ‘11 Los Angeles, CA STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Craig Moeller, BS ‘93 Grant Adams Norfolk, VA Highlands Ranch, CO Howard Richards, BA ‘88 Florissant

40 Governance Steve Hays, BS BA ‘80 President Des Peres, MO Spouse: Kathy Hays Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 5

Steve is a 1980 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia and holds a BSBA degree with majors in accountancy and finance. He has extensive experience providing assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients primarily in privately owned entrepreneurial businesses including Home Building, Mortgage Banking, Transportation and other professional services. He also is Partner-In-Charge of RubinBrown’s Industry Services Groups.

Steve has been involved as a board member or leader of several civic organizations including the Ronald McDonald House Charities, St. Louis Zoo and St. Joseph’s Academy. His involvement with Mizzou is extensive as he has been a member of the School of Accountancy Advisory Board, Alumni Governing Board, and is a past president of the Mizzou Tiger Club- St. Louis. He was a 2016 recipient of the Trulaske College of Business Alumni Citation of Merit.

He and his wife Kathy live in Des Peres, Missouri and are parents of three children. His son Steven and daughter Laura are graduates of Mizzou. His daughter Kelsey graduated from the University of Dayton.

41 Robin Wenneker, BS BA ‘91 President-Elect Columbia, MO Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 8

Robin is the Managing Partner of CPW Partnership, a family business that owns farm, rental and raw land holdings. She has worked with her family for over 20 years handling investments, legal, government and accounting interfaces. Prior to working in her family business, Robin worked for Procter & Gamble, the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games (the world’s largest competitive games for people with disabilities) and Marketing Mix, an event marketing firm specializing in entertainment clients.

Robin has volunteered for the Mizzou Alumni Association for over 25 years. This includes being a member of the MAA Governing Board for eight years and a member or officer of alumni chapter boards in Atlanta, St. Louis and Boone County. She is an active member of the Griffiths Leadership Society for Women including spending four years on its executive committee. Additionally, she has been one of the association’s alumni representatives to the Intercollegiate Athletics, Alumni Athletic and Alumni Center Management Committees. In 2001, Robin received MAA’s Outstanding Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award.

Her other Mizzou involvement includes serving on the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Foundation having served as president from 2013-2016, the Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisory Board and the Friends of the Library Council. She is a past president of the Mizzou Tiger Club St. Louis. Robin is a member of the campaign committees for CAFNR and Mizzou Libraries. In 2014, she was awarded honorary alumni status by CAFNR’s Ag Alumni Association. In 2017, she received the Mumford Distinguished Service Award for her commitment to the land grant mission of CAFNR and Mizzou.

Robin continues to be active in Greek life and with Kappa Alpha Theta. She was selected as the Permanent Alumnae Liaison for the Mizzou Thetas and as the co-chair for the 2009 centennial reunion committee. Robin has served on Kappa Alpha Theta’s national facility committee and was a Facility Corporation District Director advising 15 boards in the United States and Canada. She was also a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity’s 2016 centennial reunion committee.

Robin’s current community involvement includes serving on the boards for the Columbia Housing Authority, City of Co- lumbia Water & Light, Children’s Grove and the Columbia Community Housing Trust. She also serves on the Assistance League of Mid Missouri’s philanthropy committee and Commerce Bank’s Central Missouri Advisory Board.

Robin is an alumna of the Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge and the Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow programs. She enjoys membership in both P.E.O. and King’s Daughters and is a past member of the Junior League in Atlanta and St. Louis.

Previously, she has been on the state board of directors for Georgia’s and Missouri’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) programs and the organizing committee for the inaugural St. Louis Komen Race for the Cure. Robin was elected to the Washington University Executive MBA Alumni Council and selected for their executive committee.

Robin graduated with a BS BA from Mizzou in 1991 and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis in 2002. 42

Andrea Allison-Putman, BS BA ‘85 Governance Immediate Past-President Kansas City, MO Spouse: André Putman Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 8

Andrea Allison-Putman serves at the Chief People Officer for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. Andrea leads the areas of staff and volunteer leadership, payroll, benefits, inclusion and diversity, communication, training, recruitment and the Y-USA regional training and human resources partner efforts.

She has more than 20 years of executive experience in the areas of leadership development, employee relations, inclusion advancement, recruiting, training/education, communication and volunteer engagement. Her background combines human resources management with community relations expertise. In her spare time, Andrea volunteers with many nonprofit organizations including International Relations Council, Harvesters – The Community Food Network and Greater KC Hispanic Collaborative. In addition, Andrea is active in many civic and community organizations including Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City and the Urban League of Greater Kansas City.

Andrea served as president of the Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) from July 2018 to June 2019.

Andrea holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Development and received her BSBA from the University of Missouri in 1985. Andrea resides in Kansas City, MO with her husband Andre’ and they have three adult children, Cierra BJ’08, Min- niesha BS’11 and Andre’ BS’18.

43 Joe Valenciano, BA ‘95 Diversity & Inclusion Overland Park, KS Spouse: Melissa Valenciano Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 3

J. Joseph (Joe) Valenciano is the Senior Vice President - Commercial Banking for CoreFirst Bank & Trust in Lenexa, Kan- sas. Joe is a Kansas City, Missouri native who has been in the banking and financial industry for 20 years with an emphasis on commercial and industrial financing. Mr. Valenciano started his career in Columbia, Missouri after graduating from the University of Missouri in 1995 with an A.B. in Sociology and a minor in Psychology from the School of Arts & Science. He earned his M.B.A from William Woods University in 2002 just after returning to Kansas City.

Mr. Valenciano began taking on leadership roles during his collegiate career such as President of his fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma, Inc. which is a historical African-American Fraternity and a member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Upon returning to Kansas City in 2001 Mr. Valenciano became engaged with the Kansas City Metro community on both sides of the state line. A former Boy Scout and Eagle Scout he became a committee member of the Boy Scouts of America Heart of America Council Scout Reach program. Joe currently is a board member on the Boy Scouts of America Heart of America Council, Governing Board. He is a member of the Knight of Columbus Ascension Council and Knight of Columbus As- cension Assembly and has severed various Officer roles in both organizations. Other roles Joe has served in are Chairman of Samuel U Rodgers Health Center, Chairman of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, Chairman of El Centro Inc., Board Member of the National Society of Hispanic MBA’s, Treasure of The Greater Kansas City His- panic Collaborative, Board Member of the Hispanic Economic Development Corporation, Board Member of The Family Conservancy and Member of the Mizzou Alumni Association Kansas City Chapter.

Joe’s other honors and awards include are being recipient of The Richard Barrera Award which recognizes an individual who works in Corporate America, Government, or any other organization that has contributed to the mission of the His- panic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City. Recipient of the Troop 163 Lions Pride Award for dedicated services to the Scoutreach program. Lastly, he is a 2007 graduate of the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program.

Joe is married to Melissa Valenciano, a Mizzou alumnus with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Eco- nomics and Related Studies. Melissa is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta in addition to her and Joe being Life Members of the Mizzou Alumni Association and University Club Members. Joe and Melissa live in Overland Park, Kansas with their two children Dezi and Isabel who are often taken to Columbia to learn the rich tradition of The University of Missouri.

44 Sabrina McDonnell, MBA ‘15 Governance Finance Columbia, MO Spouse: Dwight McDonnell Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 3

Sabrina McDonnell is Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Executive for Landmark Bank. Headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, Landmark Bank is a $3 billion financial institution with locations in 28 communities throughout Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Sabrina assumed her current role upon the culmination of the company’s bank charter consolidation in 2009. In her tenure with the company, she has held a variety of positions, including President of First National Bank & Trust Company, the bank’s Columbia charter, prior to the name change.

An active community volunteer and leader in Columbia, Sabrina has served as President of Women’s Network and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the Heart of Missouri United Way, and the Missouri Bankers Association Service Corporation. Sabrina was the recipient of the Missouri Bank Leadership Award in 1992, the United Way’s Jack Mathews Award in 2008, and the Athena Award in 2010.

Sabrina, who grew up in Auxvasse, Missouri, received her undergraduate degree from Drury University and her MBA from the University of Missouri. She also completed the Graduate School of Banking at Wisconsin. Sabrina is married to Eric McDonnell, an Athletic Trainer for Mizzou. They are parents of two children, Madison, a graduate student at the Kanakuk Institute, and Grant, a freshman at Mizzou.

45 Jeff Montgomery, BS Ed ‘89 Mizzou Legislative Network Webb City, MO Spouse: Lisa Montgomery Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 3

Jeffrey (Jeff) Montgomery was born a TIGER in Columbia’s Boone County Hospital just as his dad, Rich, had finished his undergrad in Education. Being a Legacy led to many opportunities to enrich the “black and gold” blood with many trips to campus during his childhood.

Upon graduating from Park Hill High School in Kansas City in 1984, Jeff, like his father, enrolled into the School of Education thus becoming a 2nd generation Legacy. Fulfilling a boyhood dream, he was invited to walk-on as a member of the MIZZOU football team and earned a letter. After earning a BSED in 1989 he first began working in his father’s insurance agency but the coaching bug pulled him away to his High School alma mater which ultimately led to an opportunity to “come home” to ‘Ol Mizzou and be a Grad Assistant for the Football Tigers in 1993 and then Assistant Director of Football Operations under Larry Smith. After a short stint with RDO Equipment in Phoenix, AZ, Jeff again followed his father’s footsteps, working for State Farm Insurance, first, as an Agency Field Specialist in Phoenix and then chosen to be an Agent in Webb City, MO.

In 1994 Jeff married the girl of his dreams, Lisa, and he is the very proud dad of Brooke, a Sophomore at MU and a 3rd generation Legacy in the class of 2020 and Bethany, a senior at Webb City High School that can’t wait to be a part of Miz- zou’s class of 2022.

He is known for his many volunteer efforts since opening his agency in 2000. Serving in leadership of the SWMO NAIFA chapter, the Webb City Area Chamber of Commerce, the Webb City/Carl Junction Rotary Club, Webb City Choir and Athletic Boosters along with taking stats for the high school football team and announcing for the high school basketball teams. Jeff also is a Small Group leader for a high school group of boys at his church.

He caught the “Alumni Bug” first with the Valley of the Sun chapter and continues serving in the SWMO Chapter. Jeff is very excited to serve alongside so many great people to help continue the mission of the MUAA as the Mizzou Legislative Network Chair.

Jeff is a True Tiger for Life!

46 Kia Breaux, BJ ‘96 Governance Elected Director Kansas City, MO Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 3

Kia Breaux is the Midwest regional director for The Associated Press. As regional director, Breaux leads business development and manages strategic partnerships in a 10-state territory. She also manages AP’s relationships with newspaper members and broadcast and digital customers.

Breaux joined AP in 1997 as a reporter in the Kansas City bureau. She’s also served as correspondent in the AP’s Roanoke, Va., office and as the news editor for Nebraska. Breaux is a Kansas City native and 1996 graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism. She holds a Master of Science in Management and Human Resource Management from Baker University.

Breaux is a member of the Missourian Publishing Association board and the Honors College Advisory Council.

Professional memberships include the Missouri Sunshine Coalition, where Breaux serves as vice president, and the William Allen White Foundation where she serves as a trustee.

47 Susan Combs, BS ‘01 Elected Director Astoria, NY Spouse: Sean O’Rourke Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 3

Susan L Combs is the CEO of Combs & Company, a full-service insurance brokerage firm with an expertise in the “weird & unusual.” Leveraging a knack for solving difficult circumstances, Combs & Co. has become a go-to resource for those companies that don’t fit an insurance carriers’ typical profile, such as entertainment, food, and international companies setting up their first U.S. operations. Susan also serves on the Advisory Board of Directors for Allay, Inc and Oscar Health, both insurance technology companies based in San Francisco and NYC respectively. She is the youngest National Presi- dent (2014-2015) in the over 80-year history of Women in Insurance & Financial Services (WIFS), and served on the National Board for 7 years. In addition, Susan works diligently to stay current with the myriad of changes in the insurance industry. Currently, Susan is one of just seven brokers in New York City metro area to have the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) designation. Her expertise in this complex area of health insurance has established Susan as a highly sought-after expert witness, advisor, and speaker on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by law firms, reinsurance companies, and organizations around the country. Most recently, Susan was the first female to receive the Broker of the Year (BOY) Award by BenefitsPro Magazine in 2017 and this past October she was the recipient of Women in Insurance & Financial Services’ highest honor, Woman of the Year!

Even though Susan lives in NYC, she’s just a “Missouri girl in a New York world.” She grew up in King City, MO, a town of less than 1,000 people, with her mom, dad and two older brothers. She left the northwest corner of Missouri in 2001 to seek her success in NYC. Susan’s late father was a retired Major General AND county judge, while her mother owned a Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio and travel agency. (So, entrepreneurship is in her blood.) Susan’s interests are as diverse as her upbringing. She is a HUGE Kansas City Chiefs and Royals (2015 World Champs) fan, and is always cheering for her alma mater, the Mizzou Tigers! She lives in Queens with her amazing husband, Sean, and their two furry kids, Spencer and Pepper. Susan loves playing football, hockey, is an avid Cross Fitter and she’s a whiz in the kitchen!

48 Rusty Martin, BS CIE ‘84 Governance Elected Director Denver, CO Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 2

After graduating with a BS in Civil Engineering, Rusty moved to Houston and began his career in management consulting. For over 20 years, he worked for Accenture and ultimately became a partner with the firm before it became a public corporation. During his time at Accenture, he worked with many large corporations and had long-term assignments throughout the US, many international business trips, and a six-month assignment in Argentina.

Since leaving Accenture, Rusty relocated to Denver and started his own management consulting practice focused on help- ing small businesses in market and product development, program management, and strategic business planning. Rusty has been very active with the Rocky Mountain Tigers chapter serving as President and Treasurer. Rusty was recently inducted into QEBH honor society as an alumni honor tap.

Rusty grew up in Sedalia, MO and gets back to Missouri as often as possible to enjoy the Martin family lake house at Lake of the Ozarks. He is also a Mizzou football season ticket holder since Mizzou joined the SEC and has missed only one home game during that time.

49 Jackie Mejia, BJ ‘11 Elected Director Los Angeles, CA Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Jacquelinne ‘Jackie’ Mejia is a multimedia and marketing professional from Los Angeles. Her career path has allowed her to work both in digital media and marketing for international and local media brands and clients.

She currently works as a marketing and business development manager for a Latino marketing company in Los Angeles. In her free time, she is a contributing writer to the Latino content site mitu, where she writes articles ranging from entertainment to current events. As part of mitu, she has interviewed celebrities from hit Netflix and Telemundo shows.

Previously, Jackie worked as a social media manager for Fusion TV-Univision Communications in Miami and as a member of the NBC Los Angeles digital team as the local station’s first social media producer, where she helped report on major breaking news and promoted company-wide initiatives like the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Jackie credits her experiences, friendships and mentorships at Mizzou as the catalyst for developing her into a strong and passionate young professional. She has continued to cheer on the Tigers whether she is in Los Angeles and Miami, and always calls Columbia a second home.

During her time at Mizzou, Jackie was involved with the Hispanic-American Leadership Organization and represented the organization as a Homecoming Royalty Queen court member her senior year. She was awarded the Mizzou 39 award as a top graduating senior. She was also a member of the 2009 group of the Summer Welcome Student Orientation Leaders, Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the Griffiths Women’s Leadership Soci- ety, the Outreach student recruitment group, and reported for outlets including the local NPR affiliate in Columbia and Newsy.com. During her junior year, Jackie studied abroad at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain.

Jackie continues to be active in her local community by raising donations and walking yearly as a March for Babies team family leader, an organization she joined during her time at Mizzou and walked twice with fellow Mizzou Tigers during her time as a student. She is an active member of Junior League, which fosters community involvement and leadership development for women.

She is a proud graduate of Mizzou’s Class of 2011 as a journalism major and business minor.

50 Craig Moeller, BS ‘93 Governance Elected Director Norfolk, VA Spouse: Anne Margaret Moeller Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Craig Moeller is a Broadcast Meteorologist and the Director of Audience Engagement for 13News Now - WVEC in Norfolk Virginia. Craig got his start in broadcasting as an undergrad at KOMU while pursuing his degree in Atmospheric Science. From there he went to KUTV in Salt Lake City Utah, and WVEC in where he worked for 19 years. With the opportunity to come home to St. Louis, Craig worked as the Chief Meteorologist at KSDK. But after 3 years at KSDK, WVEC presented an opportunity too good to pass up (a more favorable schedule, and the opportunity to expand his skillset into digital and social media management). So Craig returned to the coast.

In Norfolk (the first time), Craig founded the Tidewater Tigers Chapter of the MAA. He served as president, and help establish the small but very active outpost for our Mizzou family around southeast Virginia and northeast North Carolina.

While in St. Louis, Craig served on the board with the St. Louis Chapter.

Craig is also a member of the American Meteorological Society, and is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist. He has volunteered with numerous charities and non-profit organizations. Craig was very active in Greek life at Mizzou, holding several leadership positions within Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.

His wife Anne also graduated from Mizzou. They have 3 sons, one of which is currently enrolled at Mizzou. Although back on the east coast, Craig gets back to Mizzou regularly for sporting events, and to visit family living in Columbia.

51 Howard Richards, BA ‘88 Elected Director Florissant, MO Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 3

Howard Richards was born in St. Louis, MO and was a student in the St. Louis Public School system through high school graduation. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, with an emphasis in Radio, Television and Film from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Mr. Richards later spent time working at KRCG-TV, the CBS television affiliate in Jef- ferson City, MO, fulfilling duties in both the news and sports departments.

Richards spent seven seasons in the National Football League, playing six seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, and one season with the Seattle Seahawks before retiring after the 1987 season. He helped the Cowboys win two NFC East Division championships, along with making two consecutive appearances in the 1982 and 1983 NFC championship games. Follow- ing his retirement from professional football, Mr. Richards worked for thirteen years at the Central Intelligence Agency, where he served on the security staffs of four CIA directors, along with serving a tour of duty in Tel Aviv, Israel, where his duties included both personnel and physical security, and liaison and security coordination in Gaza and the West Bank between the Israeli and Palestinian governments.

After leaving the federal government in 2003, Richards began a career as a licensed REALTOR® and real estate consul- tant in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, taking advantage of the opportunities of the exploding real estate market during the early to mid-2000s. Richards is the president of SevenZero, Ltd., a small security consulting business that he started in 2008. The business spawned from former relationships developed from Richards’ employment at the CIA. Sev- enZero provides specialized security consulting and support services to private industry, its executives and former federal government officials as they travel internationally.

Mr. Richards is active in the community. Accordingly, he serves as an advisory board member for Segs4Vets Foundation (www.Segs4Vets.org), a “Spirit of Hope Award” winning foundation that provides Segway personal transport vehicles to severely wounded military veterans, to assist them to regain their mobility and to improve their quality of life. Richards has also been involved as a voluntary board member for the Gerry Bertier #42 Foundation (http://www.gerrybertier.com), which raises funds for spinal cord research and individuals who have suffered spinal cord injuries.

In June of 2011, Richards was selected to succeed former Mizzou coach (and the man who helped recruit him) John Kadlec, as the Tigers radio football analyst. “To be able to come back and be part of Mizzou football on this level, I couldn’t have found a better opportunity to further my broadcasting aspirations and reconnect to my alma mater,’’ said Richards. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.’’

Richards is a member of the St. Louis Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is a member of the NFL Retired Players Association whose mission includes, among other things, working with the numerous NFL Charities. In February of 2012, Richards was honored as a recipient of the College of Arts and Science’s Distinguished Alumni Award at The University of Missouri-Columbia. In October of 2015, Richards was honored as a recipient of the 48th 2015 Faculty- Alumni Awards. He also serves as a member on the College of Arts & Science Strategic Development Board and the advisory council for the College of Arts and Science Department of Communication. 52 Bill Schoenhard, BS PA ‘71 Governance Elected Director St. Louis, MO Spouse: Kate Schoenhard Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 2

William (Bill) Schoenhard is a retired health care executive and community volunteer residing in St. Louis, Missouri.

He serves on the Board of Directors of Gene Slay’s Girls and Boys Club of St. Louis, Lindenwood University and Deacon- ess Nurse Ministry as well as the Finance Council of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

Prior to his retirement in 2013, Schoenhard served as Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Operations and Manage- ment for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Washington, DC from 2009 to 2013. He was responsible for VA’s 21 Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN’s) and a variety of administrative programs. He received the Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs Distinguished Career Award and the Award of Excellence from the American Legion in 2013.

Before his appointment to the VA, Schoenhard was executive vice president/chief operating officer from 1986 to 2009 for SSM Health Care (SSM), one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the country. In 2002, SSM became the first health care recipient of the nation’s highest presidential honor for organizational innovation and performance excellence- -the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

He is a former U.S. Navy Officer who served in Vietnam and the Philippines as damage control officer on the destroyer tender USS Samuel Gompers from 1971 to 1972.

Schoenhard graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science degree in public administration in 1971 where he received a commission as an Ensign in the United States Naval Reserve and was awarded the Naval ROTC Cu- rators Gold Medal. He earned a masters degree with honors in health care administration from the Washington Universi- ty School of Medicine, St. Louis, in 1975 and received its Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2003. In 2009 he was awarded the Exemplary Service Award by the St. Louis University School of Public Health.

53 Jim Simmons, BS ‘93; MD ‘98 Elected Director Omaha, NE Spouse: Gema Simmons Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st Year

James(Jim) Simmons is a family medicine physician providing full spectrum care with Nebraska Medicine. He is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine. He has served in that department teaching students and residents since 2005. From 2001 - 2005, he served in a similar position in the family medicine residency program at Offutt AFB which is combined with the Nebraska Medicine residency. He was deployed to the Sultanate of Oman in 2003 in support of the Iraq War, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Southern Watch. Jim separated from the USAF in 2005. He has served as the medical staff president of Bellevue Medical Center. He is also a certified ALSO instructor/ affiliate faculty, and helps teach how to handle obstetric complications and emergencies to resident physicians and rural medical communities.

Jim was born and raised in Kansas City, MO until his sophomore year in high school when he moved to the town of Wind- sor, MO. He graduated from Windsor High School in 1990. He desired to become a physician. During his senior year in high school, he was accepted into the Conley Scholars Program at Mizzou which guaranteed automatic acceptance into Mizzou’s medical school upon obtaining his undergraduate degree from Mizzou. Jim graduated from Mizzou with a BS degree in biology in 1993. He then attended medical school at Mizzou and graduated in 1998. He met the love of his life Gema(BA ’94, MD ’98) at Mizzou, and they were married just prior to their medical school graduation. They attended their residencies in Wichita, KS prior to moving to Omaha, NE to start their practices. They have 3 boys, Christian, Lo- gan and Colin who are very active in sports and have grown up as huge Mizzou fans. The Simmons family enjoys spending time with each other by attending any Mizzou sporting event, watching movies, playing sports, skiing, and other outdoor activities. His wife Gema is very active with the Griffiths Women’s Leadership Society, Jefferson Club and School of Medi- cine Board of Governors.

Ever since Jim stepped foot on campus at Mizzou, he has been a die hard Mizzou fan. He has been a member of the Tigers of the Corn alumni group since moving to Omaha and has been the group president since 2015. He is very proud to be able to serve Ol’ Mizzou on the Governing Board.

54 Dawn Smith-Popielski, BA ‘96 Governance Elected Director St. Louis, MO Spouse: Dominic Popielski Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st Year

Dawn Smith-Popielski is a Cost Analyst for Ascension Health, the largest non-profit health system in the United States and the largest Catholic health system in the world. Her career in healthcare has spanned more than twenty years, ranging from arthritis advocacy to medical devices to revenue cycle management.

During her freshman year at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, Dawn discovered her passion for art history and archaeology, and at the advice and encouragement of her professors there, transferred to Mizzou, which has the oldest archaeology program west of the Mississippi River and has been home to numerous experts in ancient Greece and Rome for over a century. While at Mizzou, she was a double major in Art History and Archaeology and Classics, was President of Renascence and Eta Sigma Phi, and was also inducted into Phi Beta Kappa her senior year. Her studies weren’t limited to campus though, and she volunteered at The Ohio State Excavations at Isthmia and the Athenian Agora, both in Greece, and at the Temple of Athena in Assos, Turkey.

Dawn currently serves on the Alumni Advisory Board for the Ancient Mediterranean Studies Department at Mizzou, where she has established a faculty fellowship and a scholarship in honor of her father, Daryl K. Smith. She is a Distin- guished Fellow of the Jefferson Club, a member of the Griffiths Leadership Society for Women, and has also served on the board of the St. Louis MAA chapter as Scholarship Chair from 2015 to 2018 and most recently as President from 2018 to 2019. Prior to moving to St. Louis, she was active with the Atlanta MAA chapter. In addition to volunteering for Mizzou, she serves as Secretary of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens Alumni/ae Association, and as the co-chair of the Capps Society. Founded in 1881, the American School is the oldest foreign mission of the United States, and has also had a longstanding association with Mizzou.

Dawn and her husband Nick, whom she met while they were both excavating in the Athenian Agora in Greece, now live in St. Louis with their cats. They are both members of the Beaux Arts Council of the St. Louis Art Museum and the Leffin- gwell Society of Forest Park Forever.

55 Peggy Swaney, BS Ed ‘71 Elected Director Platte City, MO Spouse: Hal Swaney Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 2

Peggy Potter Swaney, BS Education ’71, is a retired educator. She owned and operated a successful preschool for 27 years. She taught in Park Hill School District and later facilitated in home learning through the Parents As Teachers program in Platte County.

Peggy has been committed to Mizzou since graduation. She has had season football and basketball tickets since Onofrio and Stewart. Peggy became involved with the Platte County Mizzou Alumni serving as the president, as well as on many committees. Peggy participated in Griffon’s Leadership Society for Mizzou women. She has been active in her sorority, Delta Delta Delta, serving on the House Corporation Board for more than 15 years, holding the offices of president and secretary. She was recently a member of the Capital Campaign Committee that raised 1 million dollars for upgrades to the house.

Peggy is very involved in her community. She was elected to the Platte County School Board in 1987 and has been a part of many other school and community committees. She serves on several boards and is an active volunteer. She is married to Hal Swaney, BS Agriculture ’70. Their two daughters, Marianne Swaney-Stueve and Katie Smith are Mizzou graduates, as well as son in law, Jacob Stueve. She is hopeful that the tradition will continue with the 7 grandchil- dren.

56 Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, BSHES ‘89; Governance BS Ed ‘90; M Ed ‘91 Elected Director Lenexa, KS Spouse: Douglas James Knight Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 2

Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight is a resourceful, innovative leader who has been well-prepared for life opportunities by Miz- zou’s College of Human Environmental Sciences and College of Education.

Currently serving The DeBruce Foundation in Kansas City as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Leigh Anne leads the mission to expand pathways to economic growth and opportunity. The Foundation seeks to change how people pursue careers, close workforce gaps, and structure solutions toward sustainable impact. Leigh Anne is driven to lead the leveraging of resources across sectors for innovative learning, rigorous research, and community collaboration in order to improve economic development and the quality of life. A teacher at heart, Leigh Anne has also served as a K-12 assistant superintendent, advised learning institutions across the nation, and led a bi-state consortium providing powerful tools for data-driven educational research to inform practice and policy.

After graduating from Mizzou with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Secondary Education, Leigh Anne earned her Education Specialist’s degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and her doctorate from the University of Kansas in Education Policy and Leadership.

Honored to serve on the Executive Board of MAA’s Griffiths Leadership Society, Leigh Anne’s fondest memories as an alumnus have been the relationships developed through mentoring collegians. She enjoys collaborating with other leaders who are passionate about making a difference at Mizzou and beyond, both in Griffiths and on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the College of Human Environmental Sciences. Additional board experience includes the Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation, Western Governors University, and ExCPT Certification Governing Board of the National HealthCareer Association.

Leigh Anne is married to Doug Knight, an alumnus of George Washington University and lives in Lenexa, Kansas. The couple enjoys spending time with their adult sons, Luke and Alex. As the daughter of two Mizzou alumni (Dr. Richard and Joyce Taylor), Leigh Anne attends MU events with her family, including aunts, uncles, and cousins, who are loyal Tiger alumni and fans.

57 Patty Wolfe, BA ‘77; BS Ed ‘77; MBA ‘80 Elected Director Houston, TX Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 4

Patty retired after a 35-year career with Shell Oil Company based in Houston. After various assignments in finance and accounting management supporting Shell Downstream, Chemical and IT organizations, the latter part of her career was spent in leadership roles on global process and systems change projects.

She has been actively involved on the Houston Texas Tigers Alumni Chapter Board for the last eleven years, including two terms as President. Highlights for her have been expansion of Board membership, successful scholarship fundraising events, supporting Houston area families sending their children to Mizzou and seeing the chapter consistently earn Capstone status. She has also been a member of the Griffiths Leadership Society for Women for three years. Patty was delighted to be honored as a 2013 recipient of the Tiger Pride Award.

Patty is a proud parent of Erin (Mizzou BS ED 2013), Garrett (a University of Texas graduate. She is active in the Houston community, serving on the Board of the Houston Business Forum (women’s professional organization) for four years and on the leadership teams of two Lutheran churches. She is currently the congregation’s Care Ministry facilitator focusing on getting new men and women’s ministries established. Patty has also served in various leadership roles in her subdivision women’s club over the past five years. When not volunteering Patty enjoys travel, golf, time with family/friends (especially her new grandson Stephen), and following Mizzou team sports.

During her time at Mizzou Patty earned three degrees: B.A. Economics 1977, B.S. Education (Secondary Mathematics and Economics) 1977, and an MBA (Finance) 1980. She served as President of the MBA Association, worked as a teaching assistant in the Finance department, held several offices in Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and was honored as a Phi Kappa Psi Sweetheart.

58 Cristin Blunt, BS Ed ‘02 Governance Appointed Director Kansas City, MO Spouse: Jeremy Blunt Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Cristin Malone Blunt has spent the past 17 years serving the students of the greater Kansas City area in various educational capacities. It was her dream when starting Mizzou to return to her home district of Hickman Mills in Kansas City, MO to teach. Within days of graduating with her Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education-Language Arts from Mizzou in 2002, the dream was fulfilled. Cristin is now serving as an Instructional Coach for the Grandview C-4 School District in Grand- view, MO and is excited to see so many students make the choice to be a Tiger.

During her time at Mizzou, Cristin fell in love with the campus and her people first through becoming a Community Advisor for Residential Life. From there, the wealth of opportunities to participate in campus activities opened; Little Sisters of the Gold Rose, Student Union Programming Board, Tiger’s Lair & Zou Crew, National Residence Hall Honorary, and served on many homecoming committees as a Res Hall liaison.

After a brief sojourn to Baker University to complete graduate work and teach in an adjunct role, the pull to be active with the University of Missouri-Columbia became strong. It was at this time, too, in which the voice for Black alumni to address the climate and culture of the University. In the revival of the Black Alumni Organization, the Mizzou Black Alumni Network was formed as an affinity organization to the Mizzou Alumni Association in 2016. Since this, Cristin has served as Vice-Presi- dent and President of MBAN. It is with great enthusiasm and honor she will serve the Governing Board.

Born in St. Louis, raised in Kansas City, and refined in Columbia, Charles and Carol Malone have deemed their first daughter the “I-70 Baby”. Although Cristin loves all things from Missouri, the love of her life, Jeremy Blunt, is a native of Indiana- -with an MAA membership! They reside happily in south Kansas City with their dog, Finnegan A. Blunt.

59 Bobby Hofman, BS ACC ‘15 Appointed Director Brentwood, MO Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Bobby, BS ACC’15, MACC’15, is a Financial Advisor with The Hofman Group at Morgan Stanley. In his first three years at Morgan Stanley, Bobby has been recognized nationally as a Morgan Stanley Pacesetter, a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who demonstrate the highest professional standards and first class client service. Bobby has also earned his Certified Financial Planner® designation and is dedicated to bringing the benefits of disciplined financial planning to his clients. Bobby works with his father John Hofman, BS ACC ’82, and brother Jimmy Hofman, BS ACC’13, MACC’13.

Bobby graduated from Mizzou’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business in 2015 with his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Accountancy. While earning his degree, Bobby served as the Student Representative for the MAA Governing Board and President of the Alumni Association Student Board.

As a third generation Tiger, his Mizzou roots run deep and Bobby has remained involved with the Mizzou Alumni Associa- tion since graduation. He has served on the Executive Board for the Trulaske College of Business Recent Alumni Advisory Board, the Mizzou Tiger Club – St. Louis’s Board, and the Mizzou Alumni Association’s 2015 Long Range Planning Com- mittee. Bobby has also remained involved with his fraternity, Beta Theta Pi.

Bobby is passionate about his family, friends, and faith. He enjoys golf, sand volleyball, snow and water skiing, and cheering on his Tigers.

60 Chuck Kaiser, BA ‘93; BJ ‘93 Governance Appointed Director Downers Grove, IL Spouse: Kisa Kaiser Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st Year

Chuck Kaiser is a general manager in Edelman’s Chicago Corporate Affairs practice. During his career he has helped a wide range of academic, insurance, technology and industrial clients protect and advance their reputations. He has managed a wide spectrum of communications initiatives, comprising executive positioning, issues management, merger & acquisitions, marketing communications and corporate social responsibility. He has also held leadership communications positions with Motorola and The Allstate Corporation.

Kaiser received Bachelor of Science degrees in journalism and political science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He has received numerous communications and marketing awards and is frequent speaker on trust in business.

He and his wife Kisa, both Mizzou alums, are the proud parents of a sophomore daughter enrolled at Mizzou concentrat- ing her studies in Strategic Communication.

61 Pete Ferretti, BA ‘93 Appointed Director Ballwin MO Spouse: Tonya Ferretti Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st Year

Pete Ferretti, BA Psychology ‘93, is a self-employed entrepreneur. As co-owner of Lounge Concepts Inc. he has developed and managed the operation of multiple successful nightlife and restaurant businesses in the St. Louis area for over 20 years including The Pepper Lounge, Nectar Lounge, Mandarin Rooftop Lounge, Mist Lounge, Lumen Private Event Space, El Borracho and the most current venue, Circle 7 Ranch Taphouse & Grill. This bar and grill concept is known for its table tap technology, a self-service beer tap at the table concept; Missouri’s first venue with this technology. As a principal in Lounge Concepts Inc., Pete oversees operations, employee training, venue expansion and its catering division.

Pete is known as a pioneer in the nightlife industry as his venues have been locally and nationally recognized. A few awards include Alive Magazine’s Hot List Winner ‘Best See & Be Seen 2006’ for The Pepper Lounge; nationally recognized in The New York Times for ‘Trendiest Spot in 2006’ and Alive Magazine’s Hot List Winner ‘Best Nightclub 2006’ and ‘Best VIP Club 2007’ for Nectar; Alive Magazine’s Hot List Winner ‘Best New Lounge 2007’, ‘Best Lounge 2011, 2012, 2013’, ‘Best Place to Lounge 2008’ and ‘Best Scene 2010’ for Mandarin; nationally recognized in Martha Stewart’s Wedding Magazine for Lumen Private Event Space in 2009; and St Louis Magazine’s A-List Winner ‘Nightlife Bar Innovation 2013’ and A-List Winner ‘Best Sports Bar 2013’ for Circle 7 Ranch.

Pete has been an active member of the St. Louis community for over 20 years. He has served on committees for The Stan Musial Grand Slam Gala benefiting The Covenant House of Missouri as well as CUREiosity celebrating Siteman Cancer Center. He also served as a mentor coach for Roland Williams’ Youth Lifeline America benefiting at-risk youth. Most recently, he has been invited to become an Advocate for Angel’s Arms. He is an active member of his high school alma mater, De Smet Jesuit. He is also an active parishioner of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and has served on the Scholarship and annual Labor Day Greek Festival committees.

Pete has always had a passion for Mizzou and demonstrates this through his involvement with The Mizzou Alumni Asso- ciation St. Louis Chapter and Mizzou’s Missouri Alpha Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon. As an undergraduate member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, Pete served as Vice President of his pledge class, Homecoming Delegate, and Social Chair- man. He also served as the Social Chairman and then Legislative Vice President of the Interfraternity Council.

Pete and his wife, Tonya, also a Mizzou alumnus, BA Education ‘91, and a member of the MU chapter of Delta Gamma, live in Ballwin, Missouri with their two daughters, Demi, a junior at Mizzou seeking a degree in elementary education and Sophia, an incoming freshman at Mizzou. Pete loves to actively recruit new students and talk to parents about the opportunities available at Mizzou. He will forever be Mizzou proud!

62 Grant Adams Governance Student Representative Highlands Ranch, CO True Tiger Student Member Number of Years of the Board: 1st year

Grant Adams is studying Business Management and Spanish from Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is planning to graduate from MU in May of 2020. As president of AASB, Grant will serve as the student representative on the MAA Governing Board.

Throughout his time at Mizzou, Grant has had the opportunity to be a Fall Welcome leader as well as work at Mizzou After Dark. Additionally, he served at the Newman Center as Student Pastoral Council President in 2017 and was the Homeless Ministries Coordinator in 2016. Grant has also served with the American Red Cross Heart of Missouri chapter and at the Youth Empowerment Zone. This upcoming summer, Grant plans to intern with the General Services Adminis- tration branch in Kansas City, Missouri.

Grant plans to continue making Mizzou stronger by being an advocate for the University everywhere he goes and by upholding the traditions on campus that make every student’s experience the best it can be.

63 MAA Standing Committees

Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Committee was established to promote and assist in the development of a diverse Association and to assist the Associa- tion in fulfillment of its diversity goals. The Committee further exists to assist the Association’s chapter and affiliated groups in their efforts in enhancing and promoting diversity in both their membership and programming.

Finance Committee

The Committee was established in 1988 to act in an advisory capacity to the Executive Committee and provide liaison with the Association staff. It is specifically charged with the following responsibilities: (a) Advise regarding appropriate investment opportunities (b) Assist staff in preparation of budget (c) Review quarterly financial statements (d) Review audit and advise on audit procedures.

Mizzou Legislative Network Committee

Mizzou Legislative Network Committee’s purpose is to bring a diverse group of MU alumni and friends together in a unified front to encourage support for the University and public higher education in the Missouri General Assembly and among other public governing bodies. The Committee further exists to plan legislative advocacy activities for the Mizzou Legislative Network, comprised of MU alumni and supporters in Missouri who have expressed an interest in advocating higher education issues and issues concerning MU in the General Assembly.

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee provides oversight to the Board on matters of governance and leadership development. The committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in the rules, operating procedures, and bylaws of the Association and its various committees and affiliated alumni organizations as well as supporting effective board development practices. The Governance Committee is to ensure that the Board operates efficiently and appropriately and to develop volunteer leaders for the Association.

64 Diversity and Inclusion Committee GUIDELINES

(Approved August 30, 2002) Governance

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Association. The word “Board” or the words “Governing Board” when used herein shall mean the Governing Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Diversity Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Diver- sity Committee.

SECTION I: PURPOSE The Committee was established to promote and assist in the development of a diverse Association and to assist the As- sociation in fulfillment of its diversity goals. The Committee further exists to assist the Association’s chapter and affiliated groups in their efforts in enhancing and promoting diversity in both their membership and programming.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION A. The Committee shall be composed of a minimum of six voting members and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members (who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members). The president of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee.

B. At least six Committee members shall be regular, honorary, or associate members of the Association. In addition, at least one Committee member shall be a University student who is a regular member of the Association, and one Committee member, the Committee Chairman, shall be a member of the Executive Board, after nomination by the Nominating Com- mittee and approval by the Governing Board.

C.1. Except as set forth in this section, members of the Committee shall serve staggered three-year terms from the date of appointment until their successors are appointed, the terms of at least two members expiring each year. The Executive Board member shall serve a term of two years and is eligible for reappointment.

C.2. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms, except that the abbreviated service of a member selected to fill an uncompleted term of 12 months or less shall not be counted toward any limit otherwise established by this paragraph. After absence from the Committee for a minimum of two years, any former member may be selected for additional terms, subject to the limits herein.

D. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Association president. If an uncompleted term is 12 months or less, the abbreviated service of the replacement member shall not be counted toward the limits established in Section II, paragraph C.2.

E. Any Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the president of the Association, with a copy to the chairman of the Committee. Any member may be removed from the Committee for good cause by the Governing Board by following the procedures described for removal of a Director in Article III, Section 4, of the Association Bylaws.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS A.1. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least four times a year, at a place and time designated by the chairman. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the chairman, and shall be called by the chairman in the event of a written request from at least two members. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

A.2. The presence of four voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Any member may participate by telephone and any member so participating will be included in the quorum.

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone, mail or other appropriate means. 65 A.4. Written proxies are allowed on all matters before the committee.

B. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

C. The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The chairman of any subcommittee must be a member of the Committee and of the Association. The chairman of the Committee automatically shall be an ex-officio member of all subcommittees.

D.1. The chairman of the Committee must be a member of the Committee under the provisions of Section II, paragraphs B, C.1. and C.2 of these Guidelines. The chairman is nominated to the position by the Nominating Committee of the As- sociation, subject to approval by the Governing Board, for a two-year term.

D.2. The chairman shall appoint a vice-president who is authorized to discharge the duties of the chairman in case of the chairman’s absence. The Alumni Relations staff shall perform the duties of secretary to the Committee.

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Governing Board.

F. Any Committee members with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Committee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association Board of Directors to rescind any resulting Board action.

G. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the Association Bylaws or the Diversity Committee’s Guidelines shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Committee shall be responsible for encouraging diversity, in all of its dimensions, throughout the Association, including its geographic chapters and affinity organizations, assisting the Association in implementing the diversity aspects of its Strategic Plan, and aiding the University of Missouri in fulfilling its diversity goals.

B. The Committee shall solicit and evaluate requests for funding activities which encourage diversity and help with funding of appropriate events and assist the Association’s chapters to meet the Association’s diversity goals.

C. The Committee shall annually report to the governing board concerning its activities and events it has assisted in order to enhance the diversity of the Association, its chapters, and affinity groups.

D. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Governing Board.

66 Finance Committee GUIDELINES

(Adopted April 20, 1990) (Amended through April 18, 2002) Governance

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Association. The word “Board” or the words “Governing Board” when used herein shall mean the Governing Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Finance Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Finance Committee.

SECTION I: PURPOSE The Committee was established in 1988 to act in an advisory capacity to the Executive Committee and provide liaison with the Association staff. It is specifically charged with the following responsibilities: (a) Advise regarding appropriate investment opportunities (b) Assist staff in preparation of budget (c) Review quarterly financial statements (d) Review audit and advise on audit procedures.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION A. The Finance Committee shall be composed of a minimum of five voting members; in addition, one University student and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members (who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members).

B. All voting Committee members shall be regular, honorary, or associate members of the Association, and at least one member shall be a public accountant or certified public accountant. In addition, one Committee member shall be the Asso- ciation treasurer, and one Committee member shall be an Association Vice President. The Committee Chairman shall be a member of the Executive Board, after nomination by the Nominating Committee and approval by the Governing Board.

C.1. Except for the Association Treasurer and Vice President, members of the Committee shall serve staggered three-year terms from the date of appointment until their successors are appointed. The Association Treasurer and Vice President and any student member shall serve terms of one year and are eligible for re-appointment.

C.2. No person shall serve more than two consecutive three-year terms, except that the abbreviated service of a member selected to fill an uncompleted term of 12 months or less shall not be counted toward any limit otherwise established by this paragraph. After absence from the Committee for a minimum of two years, any former member may be selected for additional terms, subject to the limits herein.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS A.1 The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least two times each year, at a place and time designated by the chairman. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the chairman and shall be called by the chairman in the event of a written request from at least two members. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

A.2. The presence of three voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone or mail.

A.4. Written and oral proxies are allowed on all matters before the Committee. 67 B. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

C. The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The chairman of the Committee automatically shall be an ex-officio member of all subcommittees.

D.1. The chairman of the Committee must be a member of the Committee under the provisions of Section II, paragraphs B, C.1 and C.2 of these Guidelines. The chairman is nominated to the position by the Nominating Committee of the As- sociation, subject to approval by the Governing Board, for a two-year term.

D.2. The chairman shall appoint a vice-chairman, who is authorized to discharge the duties of the chairman in case of the chairman’s absence. The Alumni Relations staff shall perform the duties of secretary to the Committee.

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Governing Board.

F. Any Committee member with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Committee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association Board of Directors to rescind any resulting Board action.

G. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the Association Bylaws or the Finance Committee’s Guidelines shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES A. Investments The Committee shall provide advice regarding appropriate investment vehicles for the Association’s investable funds. The Committee shall be notified 60 days in advance of any maturing investments and will advise the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Alumni Relations as to desirable investments.

B. Budget The Committee will be responsible to act as liaison to the Executive Committee for budget preparation and presentation. The budget shall be prepared by staff and a preliminary budget will be supplied to the Finance Committee for review before presentation in final form to the Executive Committee.

C. Audit The Committee shall review the audit reports of the independent certified public accounting firm and provide advice regarding audit procedures. The Committee shall annually review the results of audits and the performance of the accounting firm. The Committee shall advise the Executive Committee with respect to the selection or termination of the Associa- tion’s public accounting auditors.

D. Financial Reporting The Committee shall review the quarterly financial statements. The Committee shall be specifically advised of any proposed capital expenditure that exceeds $1,000 and that was not reflected in the annual budget. The Committee shall offer advice and assistance to staff with respect to accounting procedures and expense control.

E. Other The Committee shall provide guidance and assistance to the Executive Committee and staff with respect to financial 68 pects of Association operations. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Governing Board. as Governance 69 - -

Affairs; the The Association, Association, The tion and service in this capacity At-Large members may be se Association Advocacy Director; and any Association GUIDELINES SECTION I: PURPOSE (Adopted November 3, 1992) 3, November (Adopted SECTION III: OPERATIONS SECTION II: COMPOSITION April 14, 2005; November 9, 2007; November 11, 2011) 11, November 2007; 9, 2005; November April 14, (Revised April 21, 1995; April 15, 1999; January 31, 2003; 31, 1999; January 15, April 1995; April 21, (Revised UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF ASSOCIATION MISSOURI ALUMNI Mizzou Legislative Network Committee LegislativeMizzou Network wo members representing each of the Congressional Districts, each serving a three-year term; each serving a three-year Districts, wo members representing each of the Congressional 4) Ex-officio members shall include: the Assistant to the MU Chancellor for University Assistant to the MU Chancellor for University 4) Ex-officio members shall include: the Association Executive Director; the Association President; the 2) Five members, one each representing the following groups or organizations: 2) Five members, each serving a three-year term. 3) Not more than 12 at-large members, 1) T 1) pursuant to applicable Governing Board bylaws. at a proceedings at least three times each year, The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal A.1. place and time designated by the Chair. and shall be called by the Chair in the event of a written Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the Chair, notice may be given in any appropriate fashion. Meeting request from at least two members. where geographic gaps in congressional districts exist. where geographic gaps in congressional districts honorary members as designated by the Committee. at In addition, Association. honorary or associate members of the shall be regular, All geographic and at-large members B. after nomination by the shall be a member of the Governing Board, the Committee Chair, least one Committee member, the Governing Board. Nominating Committee and approval by their successors are the date of appointment until Members serving three-year terms shall serve staggered terms from C.1. The Chair 30. All terms begin on July 1 and end on June the term of at least six members expiring each year. appointed, for re-nomina of two years and is eligible of the Committee shall serve an initial term serving a one-year term; each MU Parents’ Leadership Council, and MU faculty, MU Staff, AASB, Chair and Association President in consultation with the Committee elected at the discretion of the to bring diversity to the committee and to increase political presence Association Executive Director,

The term “MU” or “University” shall mean the “University of Missouri.” The term “Association,” when used in this docu “Association,” The term of Missouri.” “University shall mean the “University” or “MU” The term ment, shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Association. The terms “Board” or “Governing Board,” when used when used “Governing Board,” or “Board” The terms Association. Alumni University of Missouri shall mean the ment, shall refer to the Miz “MLN” or “the Committee” the terms Association; the Governing Board of the shall mean herein, Network. refer to members of the Mizzou Legislative shall “member(s)” and the term zou Legislative Network; a of MU alumni and friends together in purpose is to bring a diverse group Committee’s Mizzou Legislative Network Assembly and in the Missouri General education higher support for the University and public unified front to encourage for the Mizzou exists to plan legislative advocacy activities The Committee further bodies. among other public governing in advocating in Missouri who have expressed an interest comprised of MU alumni and supporters Legislative Network, Assembly. and issues concerning MU in the General higher education issues Committee shall be composed of: The Mizzou Legislative Network A. A.2. The presence of one-third of the members of the Committee, in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by current electronic or written methods.

A.4. Written and oral proxies are allowed on all matters before the Committee.

B. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds. However, the Committee shall be kept apprised of the expenditure of Association funds related to the operation of the committee and the activities it sponsors.

C. The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The chair of any subcommittee must be a member of the Committee and of the Association. The Chair of the Committee automatically shall be an ex-officio member of all subcommittees.

D.1. The Chair of the Committee must be a member of the Committee, named to the Committee under the provisions of Section II, Paragraphs B, C.1., and C.2. of these Guidelines. The Chair is nominated to the position for a two-year term by the Nominating Committee of the Association, subject to approval by the Governing Board.

D.2. The Chair shall nominate and the Committee shall elect by majority vote a Vice-chair. The Vice-chair is authorized to discharge the duties of the Chair in case of the Chair’s absence. The secretary shall keep minutes from the meetings and compile them for distribution following the meetings. The Committee shall be staffed by the Association’s Executive Direc- tor and Advocacy Director.

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Committee present, approval of the Association’s Rules Committee and approval of the Association’s Governing Board.

F. Any Committee member with business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Committee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association’s Governing Board of Directors to rescind any resulting Board action.

G. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these Guidelines may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the bylaws of the Association of the Committee’s Guidelines shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Committee shall be responsible for monitoring legislation relating to MU and higher education, communicating important legislative activity to the Board, informing legislators and administration officials of the contributions of MU to the state, and advocating legislative issues of importance relating to MU and higher education.

B. The Committee members shall help to coordinate strategy relating to MU and higher education legislation and communication between MU alumni and legislators.

C. The Committee shall help sponsor MU or Association events for legislators, such as the Geyer Award Reception; the freshman legislator tour or other similar activities.

D. The Committee shall be involved with the annual Legislative Day sponsored by the Alumni Alliance of the University of Missouri. 70 E. The Committee shall help organize information and advocacy campaigns for legislative issues related to MU and higher education. Governance F. The Committee shall select recipients of the Geyer Award for Public Service to Higher Education in Missouri and other legislative awards given by the Alumni Association.

G. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Governing Board.

71 Governance Committee UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES (Adopted September 20, 2018)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Association. The word “Board” or the words “Governing Board” when used herein shall mean the Governing Board of Directors of the Associa- tion; the words “Executive Committee” shall refer to the Executive Committee of the Governing Board of Directors of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Governance Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Governance Committee.

SECTION I: PURPOSE The Governance Committee shall provide oversight to the Board on matters of governance and leadership development. The committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in the rules, operating procedures, and bylaws of the Association and its various committees and affiliated alumni organizations as well as supporting effective board development practices. The Governance Committee is to ensure that the Board operates efficiently and appropriately and to develop volunteer leaders for the Association.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION A. The Governance Committee shall be composed of a minimum of five voting members. Members of the committee shall be appointed by the President of the Association. A majority of the committee shall be current Directors from the Board. Up to two members of the committee may be appointed who are not current Directors from the Board.

B. Appropriate Alumni Association staff members shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members.

C. Members of the Committee shall serve one-year terms.

D. The President-Elect of the Association shall serve as the Chair of the Committee.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS A. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least three times each year, at a place and time designated by the Chair. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the Chair or upon the request from at least two members. Meeting notice may be communicated electronically.

B. The presence of three voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

C. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by electronic means.

D. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Board.

F. Any Committee member with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Committee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association Governing Board to rescind any resulting Board action.

72 G. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters not otherwise covered in either the bylaws of the Association or the Governance Committee’s operating procedures shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Governance Committee shall review all proposed changes, amendments, and revisions in the Association’s bylaws and Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation. The Committee also shall review proposed changes in other rules, regulations, written guidelines, operating procedures, and governing documents of the Association, its standing committees, ad hoc committees and chartered and affiliated alumni organizations on request of the affected organizations.

B. At the direction of the Board or its Executive Committee, the Governance Committee shall develop appropriate amendments and changes to Association documents, which shall be submitted to the Executive Committee and Board for review. The Committee also may initiate suggested changes.

C. The Committee shall review all proposed bylaws amendments in a timely fashion. All such amendments must be presented to the Board for consideration, with a recommendation for adoption or disapproval, at the next Board meeting after the Committee’s review is complete.

D. The Committee identifies and facilitates the recruitment of qualified candidates for Board service with a focus on developing a Board with a diversity of skills, perspectives, backgrounds, geographic locations and other considerations which promote creativity and innovation and yields differing voices that can play important roles in accomplishing the Associa- tion’s mission.

E. The Committee develops and recommends for Board approval criteria for nominations and composition of the Board and Board committees. This shall include prescribing and monitoring the process for Board nominations and maintaining an inventory of Board skills and attributes.

F. The Committee develops and supports the orientation and education efforts for Board members.

G. In coordination with the Executive Director and President, the Committee establishes and administers a self-evaluation process for each individual Board member and the Board as a whole. This work shall include evaluation of Board meetings and structure as well as monitoring Board member involvement.

H. The Committee shall ensure good governance practices for the Association.

I. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Board or by the Executive Committee.

73 Ad Hoc Committees

Board Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee was established to receive and review nominations for vacancies on the Governing Board, and to submit to the Governing Board a slate of nominations for officers and Governing Board Members for the ensuing year.

The Committee further exists to review and revise annual election procedures, and to submit these for approval at the Fall Board meeting.

Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee The Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee was established to review nominations and select recipients for the Faculty-Alum- ni Awards, and to honor the recipients at a gala banquet and program each fall.

PRIDE Council The PRIDE’s purpose is to bring Association Past Presidents together to provide ancillary support to the Association, Association Governing Board, Association Executive Committee and Association Staff. Specifically, PRIDE Council shall endeavor to be the preeminent resource to the Association and assist the Association in executing its Mission. PRIDE Council shall also perform other duties and responsibilities assigned or otherwise delegated to it which are consistent with its purpose and the purposes of the Association.

Governance Committee The Governance Committee provides oversight to the Board on matters of governance and leadership development. The committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in the rules, operating procedures, and bylaws of the Association and its various committees and affiliated alumni organizations as well as supporting effective board development practices. The Governance Committee is to ensure that the Board operates efficiently and appropriately and to develop volunteer leaders for the Association.

74 Board Nominating Committee BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Governance GUIDELINES (Approved September 14, 1996; Amended through November 7, 2008)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Association.; the term Governing Board shall refer to the Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Nominating Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Nominating Committee.

SECTION I: PURPOSE The Nominating Committee was established to receive and review nominations for vacancies on the Governing Board, and to submit to the Governing Board a slate of nominations for officers and Governing Board Members for the ensuing year.

The Committee further exists to review and revise annual election procedures, and to submit these for approval at the Fall Board meeting.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION A. The Nominating Committee shall be composed of a minimum of five voting members. The President of the Association and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members. The names of the Nomi- nating Committee members shall be made public with the call for nominations.

B. All Committee members shall be members of the Association and drawn from the following: current Governing Board members, past Governing Board members within four years of their last date of service on the Governing Board, or current members of standing or ad hoc committees.

C.1. Members of the Committee shall serve one-year terms from the date of appointment until their successors are appointed, and are eligible for reappointment.

C.2. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms.

D. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Association President. The abbreviated service of the replacement member in an uncompleted term shall not be counted toward the limits established in Section II, paragraph C.2.

E. Any Nominating Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the President of the Association, with a copy to the Chairman of the Committee.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS A.1. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least two times each year, at a place and time designated by the Chairman.

Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the Chairman, and shall be called by the Chairman in the event of a written request from at least two members. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

75 A.2. The presence of three voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone or mail.

B. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

C. The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The chairman of any subcommittee must be a member of the Committee.

D.1. The Chairman of the Committee must be a member of the Committee, named to the Committee under the provisions of Section II, paragraphs B, C.1. and C.2 of these Guidelines. The Chairman is appointed to the position by the President of the Association. Such appointment may be renewed by the succeeding President, so long as the appointment does not otherwise violate Committee Guidelines or Association Bylaws.

D.2. The Chairman shall appoint a Vice-Chairman who is authorized to discharge the duties of the Chairman in case of the Chairman’s absence. The Executive Director of the Association shall perform the duties of Secretary to the Committee.

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Governing Board.

F. Any Committee member with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Committee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association Governing Board to rescind any resulting Board action. (April 21, 1995)

G. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the bylaws of the Association or the Nominating Committee’s operating procedures shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES A.1. The Committee, upon approval of the Governing Board, will utilize the following procedures.

A.2. The Nominating Committee shall be responsible for the entire process of formulating a slate of officers and Board Directors and Governing Board Members from nominations received through March 1 each year. This process shall include an application form for each nominee stating current or past volunteer experience and the stated desire to serve as a volunteer of the Association.

A.3. The Committee shall ensure that a call for nominations for all eligible positions is placed in the winter issue of the MIZZOU magazine.

A.4. The Committee shall present the slate of proposed officers and Board Directors and Governing Board Members to the Governing Board for approval prior to the Spring Governing Board meeting. The

76 Committee shall also present the proposed slate, in writing, to the Governing Board at least ten days prior to the Spring Governing Board meeting. A.5. A written ballot will be used for all election procedures. Governance

A.6. No nominations will be accepted by the Committee from the floor at the Governing Board meeting.

B. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Governing Board.

77 Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee GUIDELINES (Adopted April 21, 1995; amended through February 9, 2002)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Association. The word “Board” or the words “Governing Board” when used herein shall mean the Governing Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee. (amended February 9, 2002)

SECTION I: PURPOSE The Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee was established to review nominations and select recipients for the Faculty-Alum- ni Awards, and to honor the recipients at a gala banquet and program each fall.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION A. The Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee shall be composed of a minimum of 10 voting members and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members and the Adviser (who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members). The president of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee. (amended February 9, 2002)

B. At least 7 Committee members shall be regular, honorary, or associate members of the Association. In addition, at least three Committee members shall be University faculty and at least one Committee member shall be a University student who is a regular member of the Association. (amended September 25, 1997; February 9, 2002)

C.1. Except as set forth in this section, members of the Committee shall serve staggered three-year terms from the date of appointment until their successors are appointed, the terms of at least two members expiring each year. The Advisor and any student member shall serve a term of one year and are eligible for reappointment. (amended February 9, 2002)

E. Any Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the president of the Association, with a copy to the chairman of the Committee. Any member may be removed from the Committee for good cause by the Governing Board by following the procedures described for removal of a Director in Article III, Section 4, of the Associa- tion bylaws. (amended February 9, 2002)

SECTION III: OPERATIONS A.1. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least one time each year, at a place and time designated by the chairman. This meeting shall be for the purpose of reviewing nominations and making selections for the Awards. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the chairman, and shall be called by the chairman in the event of a written request from at least two members. Meeting

notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

A.2. The presence of seven voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone or mail.

78 A.4. The Committee will allow for written proxy or electronic participation in awardee selection in the event of the absence(s) for two or fewer Committee members on the date chosen for the selection meeting. In the event more than two members cannot attend, an alternate meeting date will be chosen. The Advisor or Committee Chair will cast the written

ballot for the absent member(s). The absent member(s) selections will be voted as long as the candidate is in the pool. If Governance and when all of the candidates on the written ballot are exhausted, the absent member(s) vote ceases. (amended September 14, 2000)

1 Electronic participation is defined as teleconferencing, online participation or any other electronic media available. (amended September 14, 2000)

2 The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of As- sociation funds. (amended February 9, 2002)

3 The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The chairman of any subcommittee must be a member of the Committee and of the Association. The chairman of the Committee and the adviser automatically shall be ex-officio members of all subcommittees. (amended September 25, 1997)

B.1. The chairman of the Committee must be a member of the Committee under the provisions of Section II, paragraphs B, C.1. and C.2 of these Guidelines. The chairman is appointed to the position by the President of the Association. (amended February 9, 2002)

B.2. The chairman shall appoint a vice-chairman who is authorized to discharge the duties of the chairman in case of the chairman’s absence. The Alumni Relations staff shall perform the duties of secretary to the Committee.

C. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Governing Board. (amended February 9, 2002)

D. Any Committee member with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Committee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association’s Governing Board to rescind any resulting Board action. (amended February 9, 2002)

E. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the bylaws of the Association or the Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee’s Guidelines shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order. (amended February 9, 2002)

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee shall be responsible for the selection of recipients for the Faculty-Alumni Awards, the Distinguished Service Award, and the Distinguished Faculty Award.

B. The Committee will assist in the planning and production of the Awards Banquet and Program which honors the award recipients annually.

C. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Governing Board. (amended February 9, 2002).

79 PRIDE Council PAST PRESIDENTS COUNCIL GUIDELINES (Adopted April 11, 2008)

The term “MU” shall mean the “University of Missouri-Columbia.” The term “Association,” when used in this document, shall mean the Mizzou Alumni Association. The terms “Board” or “Governing Board,” when used herein, shall mean the Governing Board of the Association; the terms “the Council” or “The PRIDE” shall refer to The PRIDE Past Presidents Council (Presidents Retired, Involved and Dedicated to Excellence); and the term “member(s)” shall refer to members of The PRIDE. SECTION I: PURPOSE The PRIDE’s purpose is to bring Association Past Presidents together to provide ancillary support to the Association, Association Governing Board, Association Executive Committee and Association Staff. Specifically, The PRIDE shall endeavor to be the preeminent resource to the Association and assist the Association in executing its Mission. The PRIDE shall also perform other duties and responsibilities assigned or otherwise delegated to it which are consistent with its purpose and the purposes of the Association. SECTION II: COMPOSITION A. The PRIDE shall be composed of all Association Past Presidents who are regular, honorary or associate members of the Association. Initial membership in The PRIDE shall become operative upon an individual’s rotation into the As- sociation’s Immediate Past President position or at such time when an individual’s term as Association President otherwise concludes.

B. Ex-officio members shall include the Association President and Executive Director. Honorary members may also be designated by The PRIDE.

C. There shall be no designation of term of membership in The PRIDE. Membership shall continue throughout a member’s lifetime or until the member resigns from membership or becomes otherwise ineligible for regular, honorary or association membership in the Association. Should a member resign membership in The PRIDE, that individual may reinstitute membership by indicating to the Association President his or her desire to rejoin The PRIDE and reinitiating participation in The PRIDE’s activities.

80 SECTION III: OPERATIONS A.1. The PRIDE shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least twice each year, at the

Association’s annual Leaders’ Day and at a place and time during MU’s Winter Semester, at which time the Governance PRIDE shall additionally hold an annual social event. These and any other additional meetings shall be called by The PRIDE’s Facilitator. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

A.2. The PRIDE may conduct its business by telephone, email or mail.

B. The PRIDE has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds. However, The PRIDE shall be kept apprised of the expenditure of Association funds related to its operation and the activities it sponsors.

C. The PRIDE may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. Any subcommittee leader must be a member of The PRIDE. The PRIDE’s Facilitator shall be deemed an ex-officio member of all subcommittees.

D.1. Beginning with commencement of The PRIDE as an Association group, its Facilitator shall be the individual twice removed in succession from the Association’s Immediate Past President position. The Facilitator shall thus serve a one-year term. In the event an individual is unable or unavailable to serve as Facilitator, the Association’s President shall appoint another member of The Pride to serve as Facilitator for that term. No individual shall be eligible to serve successive terms as Facilitator.

D.2. The Facilitator may appoint an Assistant Facilitator. If appointed, the Assistant Facilitator shall be authorized to discharge the duties of the Facilitator in case of the Facilitator’s absence. The PRIDE shall keep minutes from the meetings and compile them for subsequent distribution. The PRIDE shall be staffed by the Association’s Executive Director.

E. Changes in The PRIDE’s Guidelines shall require the affirmative majority vote of members present and approval of the Association’s Governing Board.

F. Any member with business or personal interest in any matter before The PRIDE shall disclose such interest to The PRIDE prior to any action being taken thereon. Any member who is so interested shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of The PRIDE shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for The PRIDE to rescind such action or for the Association’s Governing Board to rescind a resulting action.

81 G. Matters of procedure not directly covered by these Guidelines may be resolved by majority vote of those present.

SECTION IV: FUNCTIONS A. The PRIDE shall serve as an advisory resource to the Association, Association Governing Board, Association Executive Committee and/or Association Staff on matters pertaining to the Association and its ancillary groups (including, but not limited to, Alumni Association Student Board, Homecoming Steering Committee and True Tigers).

B. The PRIDE shall serve as a resource for Association representation on MU-related or University of Missouri System-related advisory, strategic planning, search and other committees and/or task forces.

C. The PRIDE shall serve as an advisory resource for the MU Chancellor, upon the Chancellor’s request.

D. The PRIDE shall serve as an advisory resource for the UM System President, upon the President’s request.

E. The PRIDE shall provide advocacy assistance to the Association, in conjunction with the Mizzou Legislative Network, concerning legislation and/or legislative issues relating to MU and higher education.

F. The PRIDE shall perform other functions as requested by the Association Governing Board, Association Presi- dent, Association Executive Committee and/or Association Staff.

82 Programs, Services & StaffPrograms, Services

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Programs, Services & StaffPrograms, Services Programs & Services Affiliate Marketing Partners Griffiths Leadership Society The Mizzou Alumni Association partners with a number of The Griffiths Leadership Society for Women is the cata- merchants to provide information on products and services lyst for global connections among diverse and of interest to alumni. These partnerships provide the as- distinguished MU collegian leaders and Alumnae. Through sociation with additional funds for campus programs and lifelong learning, leadership development services. and mentoring, members stimulate their potential and that of other MU women, while supporting the best Affinity Alumni Groups interests and traditions of Missouri’s flagship university. For a number of Mizzou alumni, belonging to a campus club or organization was one of their best experiences at Henry S. Geyer Award MU. At the Mizzou Alumni Association, we encourage Each year, the Mizzou Legislative Network of the Mizzou alumni of student organizations to socialize and network Alumni Association awards the Henry S. Geyer Award, with each other using the mizzou.com online social com- which was named for Representative Geyer of St. Louis. munity. MAA also lends additional support to organized He authored the Geyer Act of 1839, which established club and affinity group alumni organizations, including: the University. The award recognizes the work of public Army ROTC Alumni Group, Marching Mizzou Alumni officials and citizens who have made a positive impact on Band, Mizzou Military Veterans Alumni, Mizzou Black higher education and Mizzou. Alumni Network, TriPoints Organization and Varsity M. Homecoming Alumni Association Student Board (AASB) In 1911, Athletic Director Chester Brewer issued a AASB safeguards the traditions of our alma mater, fosters a call to all alumni to “come home” for the Missouri-Kansas sense of pride within the Mizzou community and oversees game, and more than 9,000 Mizzou alumni the True Tiger program. Student members serve as ambas- packed Rollins Field. Thousands of alumni and friends still sadors at alumni events and provide the perspective of “come home” to Mizzou each year for the oldest and one “alumni in residence.” of the largest Homecomings in the nation.

Alumni Athletic Events Leaders Weekend The association sponsors Tiger Tailgates and rallies for Alumni volunteers return to Mizzou each fall for a week- select football and basketball games with special pricing for end of activities and fun. Campus leaders present the state MAA members. of the university and interact with alumni. Volunteers share ideas, tour the campus and renew their involvement with Diversity Programs MU during a daylong conference. The association works with affiliated organizations and other campus offices to coordinate activities for alumni and Legacy Scholarships students who share similar interests and experiences. The MIZ Legacy Scholarship program provides support to students who are the children of alumni. Dr. Richard Wallace Faculty Incentive Grants This program was initiated in 1994 to support the develop- MIZ Legacy Program ment of faculty members, and it was renamed for Chancel- The MIZ Legacy program was created to recognize fami- lor Emeritus Wallace in 2002. To date, the association has lies with multiple generations of Mizzou alumni. Addition- provided start-up funds to more than 275 faculty members ally, the Legacy Scholarship was created to provide support for the initiation of research or professional development to students who are the children of alumni. projects. MIZZOU Magazine Faculty-Alumni Awards The MIZZOU magazine transitioned from a quarterly Faculty-Alumni Awards focus attention on achievements mailing to three issues arriving in August, December and and on the vital relationship between faculty and alumni April effective for the 2011-2017 academic year. The in promoting the best interests of the University. The magazine is mailed exclusively to MAA members an ef- association also recognizes outstanding teaching with the fort to keep alumni informed about Mizzou news, events Distinguished Faculty Award and meritorious service with around the country, and the lives of their friends and other the Distinguished Service Award. Contact the association alumni. for nomination forms. 85 Programs & Services Mizzou Mentoring Program Tiger receive an annual Mizzou Match greeting, matching Mentoring is a developmental partnership through which program lapel pins, wedding anniversary card and more. each person shares knowledge, skills, information, and They may register at www.mizzou.com. perspective to foster the personal and professional growth of someone else. Mizzou Plate Program With an annual contribution of $25 to a general scholar- A mentoring relationship is unique to the individuals ship fund, alumni and other Tiger Fans can purchase MU involved. The mentor and mentee have the responsibility license plates and put some pride on their ride. The plates and freedom to structure the relationship. are available for Missouri residents only.

Mizzou 18 Mizzou Young Alumni (MIZZOU-ya) This award is dedicated to honoring 18 University of The Mizzou Alumni Association is always looking for the Missouri graduate and professional students in the last best ways to serve the specific needs of our alumni. MAA year of their degree eligibility. Chosen for their world- is developing targeted programs, services and special of- class research, collaboration with faculty and staff, and fers just for young alumni who graduated within the past their demonstrated leadership with undergraduate three years. students, the honorees represent a variety of majors, activities and organizations from across campus. Each Reunions recipient also chooses a faculty or staff member to be The association offers a variety of services to help alumni recognized for the impact they have made in the lives of interested in holding their own MU reunions, including MU students. basic printing and mailing services, publicity, supplies and a reunion-planning guide. Mizzou ‘39 Mizzou ‘39 is a senior recognition program sponsored Scholarship Program by the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board. The Alumni Scholars Program seeks to cultivate alumni Established in 2005, this program seeks to recognize 39 volunteers for the future by recognizing their academic outstanding seniors for their academic achievement, lead- achievements and potential for leadership. Scholarships ership and service to the University and community. are available both to incoming freshmen and to current students, and all awards are merit-based. The alumni as- Mizzou Alumni Chapters sociation, together with its affiliated alumni chapters and The MAA network includes 127 local alumni chapters organizations, has awarded more than $500,000 in student nationwide, which are supported by 1,655 volunteer scholarships. This makes the MAA the largest campus leaders. provider of scholarships.

Mizzou Legislative Network (MLN) School/College Alumni Organizations The Mizzou Legislative Network is a grassroots advocacy School and college alumni organizations are the academ- coalition of alumni, students and friends of Mizzou who ic-based arm of the Mizzou Alumni Association. These share a dedication to higher education and to Mizzou. organizations bond alumni through their shared campus MLN informs interested alumni about legislative issues experience. Academic-based organizations focus alumni that affect MU and higher education. All in-state mem- energies on activities that rekindle the shared experience bers are part of MLN; out-of-state alumni who wish to and support for their school or college and professional support Mizzou’s legislative efforts may sign up by con- credentials. tacting the alumni association office. Members are called upon to contact their legislators about specific issues and Senior Send-Off/Tiger Prowl to relay a positive, consistent and constant message about Held every May, Senior Send-Off is the official celebra- all that Mizzou offers. tion for new graduates. The event includes Tiger Prowl, in which students walk through the Columns away from Mizzou Match Jesse Hall to signify their entry into the world as alumni. Married couples who are MU graduates and Other special activities for seniors also take place at this association members are eligible to register for event. Mizzou Match. Members who found love with another 86 Programs & Services & StaffPrograms, Services Tiger Locator Service The Mizzou Alumni Association has a Tiger Locator Service that helps connect fellow alumni. The Tiger Locator Service will send a letter to the individual(s) the alum is interested in contacting and invite them to re- spond directly back. There is no charge for this service. Alumni are allowed up to 10 free searches per year. This service respects the right to privacy; therefore MAA will not release personal information without prior consent.

Tiger Walk Tiger Walk welcomes new students to Mizzou with a walk through the Columns toward Jesse Hall to symbol- ize their entrance into the University. More than 4,000 students participate each year.

Tourin’ Tigers Program This program provides exciting, educational travel opportunities for alumni and friends. Participants travel around the globe on more than 30 tours each year.

True Mizzou True Mizzou membership program is for the people who work every day for the greater good of Mizzou. MU's faculty and staff are the long-term foundation of the university and True Mizzou was created to enhance their membership experience, provide special recognition and increase networking opportunities with peers and colleagues across campus.

True Tiger Network The association invites current students to become members at a discounted rate. True Tigers are invited to special events planned just for them such as networking opportunities, career seminars, road trips to athletic events and more. They also enjoy all of the membership benefits alumni members receive, including invitations to local chapter and school/college organization activities. True Tigers receive a membership gift kit including a Mizzou Traditions T-shirt.

Volunteer Awards Program Each year, the Tiger Pride and Mizzou G.O.L.D. awards recognize four alumni for ongoing leadership and service through the association or any of its organizations. Mizzou Alumni Legacy Awards are presented to one in-state and one out-of-state volunteer for lifetime exemplary service to the association.

87 Graduates & Members in Missouri

County Graduates Members County Graduates Members Adair County 410 81 DeKalb County 125 26 Andrew County 192 29 Dent County 171 18 Atchison County 102 25 Douglas County 52 8 Audrain County 844 166 Dunklin County 163 45 Barry County 202 36 Franklin County 2,182 294 Barton County 112 23 Gasconade County 386 52 Bates County 179 47 Gentry County 117 27 Benton County 188 27 Greene County 3,549 507 Bollinger County 52 3 Grundy County 154 23 Boone County 28,847 4,869 Harrison County 77 13 Buchanan County 1,120 219 Henry County 222 43 Butler County 353 55 Hickory County 41 10 Caldwell County 128 19 Holt County 68 20 Callaway County 1,675 225 Howard County 468 53 Camden County 952 163 Howell County 369 89 Cape Girardeau County 1,232 201 Iron County 71 7 Carroll County 255 57 Jackson County 12,993 1,876 Carter County 39 0 Jasper County 920 193 Cass County 1,490 217 Jefferson County 2,269 208 Cedar County 108 21 Johnson County 524 55 Chariton County 274 43 Knox County 98 10 Christian County 815 79 Laclede County 296 45 Clark County 101 14 LaFayette County 560 94 Clay County, MO 4,677 730 Lawrence County 191 33 Clinton County 343 61 Lewis County 146 27 Cole County 4,167 559 Lincoln County 937 122 Columbia Area 2 0 Linn County 316 60 Cooper County 837 112 Livingston County 398 92 Crawford County 172 22 Macon County 409 63 Dade County, MO 70 9 Madison County, MO 76 8 Dallas County 76 6 Maries County 112 7 Daviess County 123 21 Marion County, MO 674 107 88 Graduates & Members in Missouri & StaffPrograms, Services

County Graduates Members County Graduates Members McDonald County 40 6 Shannon County 36 9 Mercer County 66 13 Shelby County 257 59 Miller County 335 34 St. Charles County 10,445 1,142 Mississippi County 103 20 St. Clair County 81 11 Moniteau County 431 81 St. Francois County 605 105 Monroe County 318 55 St. Louis City 5,075 358 Montgomery County 386 38 St. Louis County 34,847 3,665 Morgan County 214 31 Ste. Genevieve County 234 32 New Madrid County 79 21 Stoddard County 243 40 Newton County 183 14 Stone County 196 26 Nodaway County 302 46 Sullivan County 97 18 Oregon County 65 10 Taney County 356 44 Osage County 381 48 Texas County 156 21 Ozark County 51 10 Vernon County 200 46 Pemiscot County 84 10 Warren County 581 50 Perry County 209 39 Washington County 89 9 Pettis County 627 87 Wayne County 86 13 Phelps County 829 64 Webster County 349 44 Pike County 403 57 Worth County 37 6 Platte County 2,859 456 Wright County 102 23 Polk County 289 31 Total 144,321 19,674 Pulaski County 350 27 Putnam County 73 10 Ralls County 121 30 Randolph County 765 99 Ray County 234 35 Reynolds County 47 4 Ripley County 66 5 Saline County 522 117 Schuyler County 56 8 Scotland County 70 8 Scott County 420 65 89 Graduates & Members by State

State Graduates Members State Graduates Members Alabama 993 121 New Mexico 928 82 Alaska 273 15 New York 3,021 242 Arizona 3,190 393 North Carolina 2,967 328 Arkansas 2,039 255 North Dakota 165 11 California 10,574 1,040 Ohio 2,351 257 Colorado 5,775 610 Oklahoma 1,774 247 Connecticut 700 74 Oregon 1,807 118 Delaware 177 17 Pennsylvania 1,816 159 District of Columbia 677 79 Rhode Island 165 10 Florida 6,925 891 South Carolina 1,213 173 Georgia 3,009 366 South Dakota 385 39 Hawaii 361 37 Tennessee 2,612 319 Idaho 506 43 Texas 11,287 1,540 Illinois 15,451 2,204 Utah 570 36 Indiana 1,967 231 Vermont 176 8 Iowa 2,491 293 Virginia 3,464 390 Kansas 10,265 1,391 Washington 2,888 216 Kentucky 1274 145 West Virginia 187 14 Louisinana 783 82 Wisconsin 1,901 166 Maine 287 19 Wyoming 242 25 Maryland 1,913 194 Total 264,281 33,598 Massachusetts 1,409 98 Michigan 1,827 182 Minnesota 2,355 252 Mississippi 561 55 Missouri 144,322 19,674 Montana 398 23 Nebraska 1,536 183 Nevada 834 103 New Hampshire 249 23 New Jersey 1,240 124

90 Programs, Services & Staff Staff association Mizzou Alumni Mizzou Administrative

Todd A. McCubbin, M Ed ‘95 Executive Director Phone: (573) 882-6017 Email: [email protected] Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 24

Nicole Arnet Executive Staff Assistant Phone: (573) 882-6615 Email: [email protected]. Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 2

Ann Carter Receptionist/Program Assistant Phone: (573) 882-6611 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 17

92 Programs, Services & StaffPrograms, Services Constituent Relations

Carrie Lanham, BS HE ‘76 Senior Director, Constituent Relations Phone: (573) 882-4366 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 39

James Saltat Program Assistant, Constituent Relations Phone: (573) 884-3747 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 2

93 Fiscal & Administration

Cindy Frazier, BS Ed ‘91; MBA ‘07 Associate Executive Director Phone: (573) 882-0011 Email: [email protected] Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 20

Brittany Berk Fiscal Assistant Phone: (573) 884-8928 Email: [email protected] Number of Years on Staff: 2

Charlotte Burkett Senior Data Specialist Phone: (573) 882-5151 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 32

94 Programs, Services & StaffPrograms, Services Alumni & Student Programming

Cassie Reeser Assistant Director, Alumni and Student Programs Phone: (573) 884-3204 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 5

Kyle Mauzey Coordinator, Alumni and Student Programs Phone: (573) 882-2451 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 6

Charlie Koors, BJ ‘16 Coordinator, Alumni and Student Programs Phone: (573) 882-6613 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

Katherine Lever Program Assistant, Alumni and Student Programs Phone: (573) 884-2346 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

95 Alumni Engagement

Jayson Meyer Director, Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 882-8208 Email: [email protected] Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 15

Stephanie Anderson, BS BA ‘08; MBA ‘10 Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 882-2634 Email: [email protected] Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 9

Mollie Landers, BA ‘10; M Ed ‘12 Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 884-7032 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 4

96 Programs, Services & StaffPrograms, Services

Morgan Kopitsky, BJ ‘18 Coordinator, Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 882-3941 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

Terri Ogden, BA ‘86 Sr. Program Assistant, Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 884-9097 [email protected] Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 5

97 Advancement Officers

Michelle Custer, BA ‘03 Advancement Officer, Health Professions Phone: (573) 884-8101 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 3

Kaleigh Summers, BS ‘13 Advancement Officer, CAFNER Phone: (573) 884-5111 Email: [email protected] Number of Years on Staff: 1st Year

98 Programs, Services & StaffPrograms, Services Alumni and Donor Communication and Marketing

Ashley Burden, BJ ‘03 Director, Alumni and Donor Communication and Marketing Phone: (573) 882-6205 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

Dale Smith, BJ ‘88 Managing Editor, MIZZOU magazine Phone: (573) 882-5916 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 28

Blake Dinsdale, BA ‘99 Art Director, MIZZOU magazine Phone: (573) 882-5916 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 24

99 Connor Voss, BJ ‘16 Assistant Director, Alumni and Donor Communication and Marketing Phone: (573) 882-2257 Email: [email protected] Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

Jennifer Manning, BJ ‘18 Coordinator, Alumni and Donor Communication and Marketing Phone: (573) 884-1373 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

Whitney Pierce, BFA ‘10 Design Specialist, Alumni and Donor Communication and Marketing Phone: (573) 882-7358 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

Scott Dahl Director, Business Development Alumni and Donor Communication and Marketing Number of Years on Staff: 1st Year

100 Programs, Services & StaffPrograms, Services

Jonathan Mueller Web & Graphic Design, Alumni and Donor Communication and Marketing Phone: (573) 882-0538 Email: [email protected] Number of Years on Staff: 1st Year

Jessica Zabriskie, BJ ‘13 Designer, Alumni and Donor Communication and Marketing Phone: (573) 882-5164 Email: [email protected] Number of Years on Staff: 2

Jenna Doerhoff Program Assistant, Alumni and Donor Communication and Marketing Phone: (573) 882-6612 [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

Vacant Content Strategist, Alumni and Donor Communication and Marketing Phone: (573) 882-0000 Number of Years on Staff:

101 Alumni Giving & Membership

Robyn Kollar Director, Annual Giving & Membership Phone: (573) 882-2136 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 3

Tim McLaughlin Director, Lead Annual Giving Phone: (573) 884-2355 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 18

Bryce Osman Advancement Officer Phone: (573) 882-2137 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

102 Programs, Services & StaffPrograms, Services

Angie Floyd, BS BA ‘98 Assistant Director, Annual Giving & Membership Phone: (573) 882-1663 Email: [email protected] Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 4

Christy Pourney, BA ‘04 Assistant Director, Annual Giving & Membership Phone: (573) 882-1961 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 11

Julia Davis, BA ‘16 Coordinator, Annual Giving & Membership Phone: (573) 882-1901 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 2

Susan Tapia Administrative Assistant, Annual Giving & Membership Phone: (573) 882-2134 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 14

103 Mizzou Alumni Association Organizational Chart

Vice Chancellor Governing Board Tom Hiles

Executive Assistant Nicole Arnet Executive Director Todd McCubbin

Receptionist & MU Office of Strategic Student Assistants Program Assistant Communication and Marketing Ann Carter

Director Director Director Associate Executive Director Alumni & Donor Alumni Engagement Annual Giving & Membership Fiscal & Administration Senior Director Communication & Marketing Jayson Meyer Robyn Kollar Cindy Frazier Constituent Relations Ashley Burden Carrie Lanham Assistant Director Assistant Director Director Assistant Director Alumni & Donor Alumni Engagement Lead Annual Giving Alumni Programs Program Assistant Communication & Marketing Art Director Stephanie Anderson Tim McLaughlin Cassie Reeser Constituent Relations Connor Voss MIZZOU magazine James Saltat Blake Dinsdale Assistant Director Coordinator Coordinator Advancement Officer Alumni Engagement Alumni & Student Programs Alumni & Donor Bryce Osman Communication & Marketing Mollie Landers Kyle Mauzey Jennifer Manning Managing Editor Coordinator Assistant Director Coordinator Web & Graphic Design MIZZOU magazine Alumni Engagement Annual Giving & Membership Alumni & Student Programs Alumni & Donor Dale Smith Morgan Kopitsky Angie Floyd Charlie Koors Communication & Marketing Jonathan Mueller Director, Business Development Sr. Program Assistant Assistant Director Program Assistant Media Producer Alumni & Donor Alumni Engagement Annual Giving & Membership Alumni & Student Programs Alumni & Donor Communication & Marketing Terri Ogden Christy Pourney Katherine Lever Communication & Marketing Scott Dahl Whitney Pierce Coordinator Advancement Officer Fiscal Assistant Annual Giving & Membership Designer Program Assistant Heath Professions Brittany Berk Julia Davis Alumni & Donor Alumni & Donor Michelle Custer Communication & Marketing Communication & Marketing Jessica Zabriskie Jenna Doerhoff Advancement Officer Administrative Assistant Senior Data Specialist CAFNR Annual Giving & Membership Membership Content Strategist Kaleigh Summers Susan Tapia Charlotte Burkett Alumni & Donor Communication & Marketing Vacant Call Center Manager Tyler Eddy

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Vice Chancellor Governing Board Tom Hiles

Executive Assistant Nicole Arnet Executive Director Todd McCubbin

Receptionist & MU Office of Strategic Student Assistants Program Assistant Communication and Marketing Ann Carter

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Finances

FY20 Budget Form 990 Photo By Caroline Dade FY20 Budget

REVENUE FY20 EXPENSE FY20

Advertising $165,000 Marketing $95,000 Finances Affinity $440,000 Membership $200,000 Dues $730,000 Merchandise $40,000 Dues-life membership $295,000 Mizzou Magazine $185,000 Endowment - MU $250,000 New Programs $6,000 Events-Central $60,000 Professional Development $30,000 Events-Post Season - Reunions 9,500 Gifts $140,000 Salary/Benefits-MU $1,530,000 Homecoming $119,500 Salary/Benefits-MAA $440,000 Investment (MAA) $457,000 Scholarship Program $327,000 Merchandise $4,000 School/College Development $500 Sponsorships $35,000 Schools and Colleges $95,000 Tours $90,000 Student Recruitment $10,000 Traditions Plaza $40,000 Tours $21,000 University Support $1,530,000 Traditions Plaza $20,000 Travel-Staff $38,000 TOTAL REVENUE $4,355,500 True Tiger $31,000 University Support $72,500 Young Alumni $13,000 EXPENSE FY20 AASB $84,000 TOTAL EXPENSE $4,315,500 Affinity Groups $19,000 TOTAL REV/(EXP) $40,000 Affinity Partnerships $11,500 OTHER Athletic Events $67,000 Traditions Plaza Athletic Post-Season - $40,000 Operations Corpus Board and Committee $45,000 Giving Day Career Services $17,000 TOTAL REV/(EXP) Chapter Development $15,000 $ - Chapter In/Out State $103,000 Diversity Programs $19,000 Electronic Communications $50,000 Faculty Alumni Awards $52,000 Faculty Incentive Grants $40,000 Faculty-Staff Membership $4,500 Fundraising $56,000 General Administration $300,000 Griffiths $53,000 Homecoming $122,000 HC Hall of Fame $28,500 Leaders Weekend $33,000 Legacy Program $17,500 Legislative Activities $10,000 Licence Plate $5,000

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Reference

2019-2020 Year-At-A-Glance Calendar

CASE & ASAP Awards

Governing Board Travel Supplement Form

2019-2020 Year-At-A-Glance Calendar

August November continued... Reference 18 – PRIDE Picnic 16 - MU Football vs. Florida 18 - Tiger Walk 23 - MU Football vs. Tennessee 31 - Tiger Tailgate @ Wyoming 29 - MU Football @ Arkansas 31 - MU Football @ Wyoming December September 14 - Winter Commencement 7 - MU Football vs. West Virginia 15 – Incoming Student Scholarship Deadline 12 - MAA Governing Board Meeting 13 - Leaders Day/Banquet January 14 - MU Football vs. SEMO TBA - Geyer Awards Reception 15 - MIZ Legacy Brunch 21 - MU Football vs. South Carolina February 30 - Oct. 3 Homecoming Blood Drive, 1 - MAA Faculty Alumni Awards Nominations Due Hearnes Ctr Field House 7 - MAA Governing Board Meeting 11 – Founders Day October 18 - Legislative Day 5 - MU Football vs. Troy 7/9 - Homecoming Talent Competition, Jesse Hall March 11 - MAA Homecoming Headquarters 1 - MAA Governing Board Nominations Due 11 - HC Hall of Fame Luncheon 1 – Returning Student Scholarship Deadline 11 - HCSC/Royalty Reception 11/15 - SEC Basketball Tourney 11 - MAA Gov Board/Past Pres Reception 13 - Mizzou ‘18 Luncheon 11 - HCSC/AASB Reunion 13/14 - Griffiths Leadership Society Spring Conference 11 - HC Campus Decorations 14 - Mizzou ‘39 Banquet 11 - HC Spirit Rally 12 - HC Breakfast April 12 - HC Parade 4 - KC Chapter Tiger Ball 12 - MU Football vs. Ole Miss (Homecoming) 17 - MAA Governing Board Meeting 13 - Homecoming Steering Cmte & Family Brunch 17 - Tap Day 18 - Tiger Headquarters @ Vanderbilt 19 - MU Football @ Vanderbilt May 26 - MU Football @ Kentucky 8 - Tiger Prowl & Senior Sendoff 15 - Spring Commencement November 1/2 - Griffiths Leadership Society Fall Conference 9 - Tiger Tailgate @ Georgia 9 - MU Football @ Georgia 15 - Faculty Alumni Awards Presidents Reception 15 - Faculty Alumni Awards Reception/Banquet

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Reference

National Awards

2019 - CASE Circle of Excellence Bronze Award: • Magazines/General Interest Magazine - Mizzou Magazine

2016 - CASE Circle of Excellence Alumni Relations Programs: Marketing and Branding Bronze Award: • Graduate Exit Survey

Collegiate Advertising Awards Gold Award: • Email Marketing – “CRM Messaging” • Single Billboard – “Welcome from the Mizzou Family”

2013 - CASE Circle of Excellence Alumni Relations Programs: New Program Initiatives Silver Award: • Mizzou Mutts

Advocacy Campaigns: Bronze Award: • Stand Up for Mizzou

2012 CASE Circle of Excellence Creative Use of Technology Bronze Award: • Mizzou IQ Games

2011 - CASE ASAP Outstanding Tried-and-True Program: • Tiger Prowl Senior Sendoff

127 COUNCIL FOR ADVANCEMENT & SUPPORT OF EDUCATION CASE AWARDS

2008 - CASE Circle of Excellence Bronze Award: • Leadership Mizzou

2007 - CASE Circle of Excellence • Mizzou `39

ASAP District & National - “Most Outstanding External Program Awards” - AASB

2006 - CASE Circle of Excellence Gold Award: • @Mizzou e-newsletter • Mizzou Match

2004 - CASE Circle of Excellence Grand Gold Award: • Leaders’ Day Gold Award: • @Mizzou e-newsletter • Online Freshman Journal Silver Award: • Member Calendar Photo Contest

ASAP District & National - “Most Outstanding External Program Awards” - Rivalry Week

2003 - CASE Circle of Excellence Bronze Award: • Tiger Plaza Dedication Ceremony

2002 - CASE Circle of Excellence Grand Gold Award: • Tiger Plaza Life Membership Campaign

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2001- CASE Circle of Excellence Grand Gold Award: Tiger Walk

ASAP National “Most Outstanding Organization” - AASB

2000 - CASE Circle of Excellence Grand Gold Award: • Mizzou Homecoming

1999 - CASE Circle of Excellence Grand Gold Award: • Mizzou Homecoming

District Awards:

2015 - CASE District VI Awards Gold Medal: Alumni Relations • Alumni Relations Programs – Marketing and Branding: Make a Wish for Mizzou • Alumni Relations Programs – New Program Initiatives: Mizzou Traditions Plaza Bronze Medal: Alumni Relations • Best Uses of Social Media: Mizzou Alumni Homecoming Facebook Campaign

2014 - CASE District VI Awards Gold Award: Alumni Relations Programs • Creative Use of Technology & New Media: Mizzou.com • Marketing and Branding: Touch Point Messaging • Revenue-Generating Programs: Mizzou Traditions Fund (overall program) • Best in Social Media: MAA Social Media Silver Award: Alumni Relations Programs • Revenue-Generating Programs: Mizzou Legacy Walk (overall program) • Marketing and Branding: First Year New and Returning Annual Member CRM Messaging Bronze Award: Alumni Relations Programs • Creative Use of Technology and New Media: Retro Tiger Poster Fundraiser 129 COUNCIL FOR ADVANCEMENT & SUPPORT OF EDUCATION

Gold Award: Fundraising Programs • Technology Applications & Creative Use of New Media: Traditions Fund E-marketing Bronze Award: Fundraising Programs • Annual/Regular Giving Programs: Mizzou Traditions Fund (overall program)

2013 - CASE District VI Awards Gold Award: • Creative Use of Technology and New Media (alumni websites): www.mizzou.com • New Program Initiatives: True Sons and Daughters Legacy Program • Best In Social Media: Mizzou Alumni Association Silver Award: • Creative Use of Technology and New Media: Online Graduate Exit Survey • Collaborative Programs: Stand Up For Mizzou Bronze Award: • Regular Alumni Programs: Centennial Homecoming

2012 - CASE District VI Awards Gold Award: • Excellence in Alumni Websites: www.mizzou.com • Excellence in Graphic Design (Single Logo): Centennial Homecoming logo • Excellence in Advertising (Billboard/Environmental Advertising): Welcome Home, Tigers billboard Bronze Award: • Excellence in Advertising (Billboard/Environmental Advertising): Good Game, Great Fans game day candy box Silver Award: • Excellence in Advertising (Print Ad Series): If it’s the Biggest & Best, You Better Believe it’s Mizzou Homecoming • Excellence in Alumni Programming (Special Group Programming): Random Act of Membership program • Excellence in Fundraising Materials (Fundraising Direct Mail): Mizzou Traditions Fund launch mailer • Excellence in Fundraising Materials (Member Appeal): Be True to Mizzou school/college member appeal

2011 - CASE District VI Awards Gold Award: • Excellence in Multimedia Web-site or Special Section for (Mizzou IQ Trivia Games 130 COUNCIL FOR ADVANCEMENT & SUPPORT OF EDUCATION Reference

2010 - CASE District VI Awards: Silver Award: • CD Directory Member Appeal to Recent Graduates Bronze Award: • Excellence in Alumni Web-site (www.mizzou.com)

2009 - CASE District VI Awards Gold Award: • Benefits at Any Age Series - Membership Appeal • Restore the Roar - Graphic Design • Restore the Roar - Solution to an Institutional Communications Challenge Silver Award: • Something for You and Mizzou - Membership Appeal Bronze Award: • Mizzou Legacy Walk Mailer - Fundraising Materials

2008 - CASE District VI Awards Silver Award: • MAA Member Calendar - Graphic Design • Legacy Walk Dedication - Special Events Bronze Award: • Legacy Walk Dedication - Alumni Event • You Know You’re a 70s Grad - Fundraising Materials • February Cycle Member Renewal Appeal - Fundraising Materials

131 MAA Governing Board Travel Supplement

Board Member’s Name: ______

Mail Check to: ______

______

See back for Guidelines. *ORIGINAL RECEIPTS REQUIRED. Attach to this form.

Date of *Travel mode

Travel Name of Meeting plane, car, etc. # Miles $ Amount

TOTALS $

Signature of Board member required Date

Travel Supplement Requests must be submitted within 30 days of meeting. 132 MAA GOVERNING BOARD TRAVEL SUPPLEMENT GUIDELINES

Alumni volunteers play an important role in fulfilling the mission of the Mizzou Alumni Reference Association. Therefore, we encourage and facilitate the involvement of alumni and try to minimize the barriers to participation.

The following guidelines outline the expenses that the Mizzou Alumni Association will reimburse upon request. To receive the reimbursement check, the volunteer must complete the reverse side of this form and submit it, along with valid receipts, within 30 days of the date of the meeting/activity.

Personal Vehicle Travel MAA reimburses personal vehicle travel at .35 cents per mile not to exceed the maximum amounts listed below.

*Airfare or Car Rental Continental Ranges: MAXIMUM reimbursement 0-249 miles (roundtrip) No Reimbursement 250-449 miles $150.00 450-649 miles $250.00 650 miles or more $350.00

International Ranges: MAXIMUM reimbursement North & South America $1,000.00 Europe $1,200.00 Africa, Asia & Australia $1,500.00

*Reimbursement will be made on actual amount submitted, not to exceed the maximum amounts listed above.

Hotel For Governing Board functions, a block of rooms will be reserved and payment to the hotel will be made by the Association. Individual volunteers are responsible for overnight stays beyond what is required for attending official MAA functions and should inform the hotel staff of this arrangement upon arrival and at departure. Please note: MAA will pay for a maximum 3-night stay for the September meeting in conjunction with Leader’s Weekend and a maximum 2-night stay for both the winter and spring meetings.

Tax Deduction Option Travel expenses associated with service to a not-for-profit agency can be considered a tax deduction up to a specified amount in lieu of monetary reimbursement. Please consult your accountant. You may also receive University gift credit. Please contact Nicole Arnet at 573-882-6615. 133 134 Photo By Tom Beard Campus/UM System

Campus/UM System

MU Chancellor Chancellor’s Staff UM President UM - Board of Curators Office of the Chancellor Alexander Cartwright Chancellor University of Missouri (MU) 105 Jesse Hall Columbia, MO 65211

Alexander N. Cartwright, PhD, became chancellor of the University of Missouri in August 2017. He came to MU from the State University of New York (SUNY) where he served as provost and executive vice chancellor from September 2014 to July 2017.

At SUNY Dr. Cartwright supported the chancellor and board of trustees in overseeing the 64-campus system. He drove academic policy and oversaw a broad portfolio, including access and inclusion; academic program planning and assessment; enrollment management; student success; global affairs; information technology; and, SUNY’s broad research enterprise. He refocused SUNY’s academic agenda around the overarching areas of student success and completion; diversity, equity and inclusion; and, through research growth in emerging areas, increasing SUNY’s impact on state and global challenges.

A native of the Bahamas, Dr. Cartwright believes in inclusive excellence wherein an institution cannot achieve excellence if it is not inclusive. At SUNY he developed a comprehensive completion model to meet SUNY’s ambitious goal of ensuring that more New Yorkers earn the credentials they need to succeed. He launched a system-wide educational effectiveness and strategic enrollment process designed to support each campus in meeting improvement goals.

During his tenure as provost, Dr. Cartwright also served as acting president of the Research Foundation for SUNY from January 2015 to June 2016, overseeing the Foundation’s management of over $1 billion dollars in annual sponsored research activity and recommitting the organization to focus on creation of a culture of compliance, transparent administration of sponsored research; and supporting campus efforts to commercialize intellectual property created on campuses. He established the position of vice chancellor for research and economic development to support research efforts of SUNY faculty, grow business and industry partnerships, and foster both undergraduate and graduate research opportunities for SUNY students. Dr. Cartwright also served as Officer-in-Charge of two SUNY campuses undergoing leadership transition, SUNY’s Downstate Medical Center and SUNY Polytechnic Institute. In each case he worked with campus faculty governance, faculty at large, students, staff and administrators to meet time-sensitive needs and to identify, and see through to appointment, interim leadership.

Dr. Cartwright came to the role of provost already a member of the SUNY community. He joined the University at Buffalo, State University of New York (UB) in 1995, serving on the faculty and holding increasingly senior administrative positions at the AAU research university. His immediate past position was that of vice president for research and economic development and acting executive director of the New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences. In these roles, he was responsible for campus/industry relations, research funding and compliance, research communications and research support for UB and the Center.

An internationally recognized researcher and scholar in the area of optical sensors, Dr. Cartwright previously served as the chair of both the electrical engineering and biomedical engineering departments at UB. Before beginning these concurrent chairmanships, Dr. Cartwright led UB’s efforts to synergize research across disciplines as the vice provost for strategic initiatives. In this position he oversaw infrastructure and scholarship in eight areas of strategic strength that spanned departments from visual studies to medicine. He has served as a professor in electrical engineering and biomedical engineering and an adjunct full professor in physics at UB. In the first years of his professorship, Dr. Cartwright received both the National 136 Science Foundation CAREER Award and the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award. He earned the SUNY

Chancellor’s award for excellence in teaching in 2002. Dr. Cartwright retained his rank as full professor while serving as Campus/UM System system provost; continued to run the Laboratory for Applied Spectroscopic Evaluation (LASE), oversaw doctoral students and one post-doc student, and remained active in research, receiving his latest NSF award in 2016.

Dr. Cartwright’s research is generally in the area of optical materials and sensors. He engineered optical “metamaterials,” arti- ficial materials that provide optical properties not readily available in nature. His technology for fabricating a rainbow-colored polymer using a one-step, low-cost holographic lithography method was one of just five inventions worldwide to be named to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)’s 2013 list of Innovations that Could Change the Way You Manufacture.

Dr. Cartwright is a prolific and highly influential scholar, producing more than 150 peer reviewed journal publications and conference proceedings. He has received considerable funding from numerous organizations including the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Department of Defense, and the Office of Naval Research, and various industrial sponsors. Dr. Cartwright holds four patents.

In November 2016, Dr. Cartwright was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). He was recognized for, “outstanding research, teaching and mentorship in optics, for advancing science in New York, nationally, and internationally, and for strengthening diversity and inclusion in science.” He was also named to the Carnegie Math Pathways Advisory Board by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2016); appointed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to the Photonics Institute Board of Officers (2015); and earned appointment as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (2014). Dr. Cartwright is a Fellow of SPIE—The International Society for Optical Engineer- ing; a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Eta Kappa Nu, and the Materials Research Society (MRS).

Dr. Cartwright holds a PhD in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Iowa. He and his wife Melinda have two children, both now in college, Andrew and Alyssa.

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137 Photo By Jacqueline Byas Chancellor’s Staff Campus/UM System Alexander Cartwright Kim Humphrey Chancellor Interim Vice Provost for Enrollment Management [email protected] Jesse Hall 105 Jesse Hall 573-882-7651 573-882-3387 Ashley Jost Latha Ramchand, P.h.D. Deputy Chief of Staff Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor [email protected] for Academic Affairs 105 Jesse Hall [email protected] 573-882-3387 110 Jesse Hall 573-882-6596 Elizabeth Loboa, PhD Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships & Vacant Dean of the College of Engineering UM Vice President Information Technology & MU Chief [email protected] Information Officer 615 Locust Street, W108 Todd McCubbin Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations, Jonathan Curtright Mizzou Alumni Association Director Chief Executive Officer & Chief Operating Officer [email protected] [email protected] 123-D Reynolds Alumni Center University of Missouri Hospital Center 573-882-6615 DC031.00 573-884-8738 NaTashua R. Davis Interim Vice Chancellor for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Christopher Daubert 402 B Jesse Hall Vice Chancellor & Dean for Agriculture, Food & Nat. Resources 573-884-7267 [email protected] 2-69 Agriculture Building Mark McIntosh, Ph.D. 573-882-0368 UM Vice President & MU Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development Kamrham Farwell [email protected] Chief Marketing and Communications Officer 314A Jesse Hall [email protected] 573-882-3360 111 Jesse Hall 573-882-4523 Marty Oetting Chief of Staff Rhonda Gibler, Ph.D. [email protected] Vice Chancellor for Finance & Chief Financial Officer 105 Jesse Hall [email protected] 573-882-0627 319A Jesse Hall 573-882-2094 Jim Sterk Director of Athletics Patty Haberberger [email protected] Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Mizzou Arena, Suite 200 [email protected] 573-882-2055 1095 Virginia Ave., Room 101 573-882-4256 Marshall Stewart, Ph.D. UM System Chief Engagement Officer & MU Vice Chancellor for Andrea “Andy” Hayes, JD Extension & Engagement Assistant Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights & Title IX [email protected] [email protected] 108 Whitten Hall 202 Jesse Hall 573-882-7477 573-882-2824 Gary Ward Tom Hiles Vice Chancellor for Operations & Student Affairs Vice Chancellor for Advancement [email protected] [email protected] 305B Jesse Hall 301 Reynolds Alumni Center 573-882-4097 573-882-7703

139 Office of the President Dr. Mun Y. Choi President 321 University Hall Columbia, MO 65211

President of the UM System Mun Y. Choi BS, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1987 MA, Princeton University, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 1989 PhD, Princeton University, 1993

Mun Y. Choi was named the 24th president in the history of the University of Missouri System in November 2016, and began in March 2017. As president, Dr. Choi serves as the chief executive and academic officer of the UM System, a land- grant institution that provides centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, and extension program, and ten research and technology parks. Dr. Choi oversees all academic, public, business, financial and related affairs of the UM System under the policies and general supervision of the University of Missouri Board of Curators.

As a product of and passionate champion for public higher education, Dr. Choi advocates tirelessly on behalf of the four universities of the UM System with state and national business, political and civic leaders to achieve excellence. In partnership with the board and university leadership, Dr. Choi introduced a new collective vision for the UM System in Septem- ber 2018: to advance the opportunities for success and well-being in Missouri, the nation and the world through transfor- mative teaching, research, innovation, engagement and inclusion.

To fulfill this vision, Dr. Choi announced the Missouri Compacts for Achieving Excellence, a plan that includes $260 million in strategic investments. The Missouri Compacts are a promise to achieve excellence through student success; research and creative works; engagement and outreach; inclusive excellence; and planning, operations and stewardship to best serve our students and Missourians. Supported by one-time investments from the UM System, the Missouri Compacts support the universities’ five-year strategic plans.

Dr. Choi’s leadership has been instrumental in moving the University of Missouri forward and strengthening the collaboration between the four universities in the system. Since he took office, the university has changed dramatically, including the reversal of significant student enrollment declines at the flagship campus, administrative and budget transformations that support a more efficient and collaborative environment and the restoration of public funding through a dramatically improved relationship with the Missouri legislature. Most importantly, Dr. Choi is widely recognized to have regained the trust of the university community, alumni, legislators, and Missourians by changing the attitude of the entire state towards higher education.

Before serving as the UM System president, Dr. Choi’s 25-year career in higher education included serving as assistant and associate professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago (1994-2000), department head of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University (2000-2008), then dean of engineering at the University of Connecticut (UConn) (2008- 2012). Later, he took on the role of provost and executive vice president at UConn (2012-2017).

Dr. Choi is married with three children and resides in Columbia, MO.

140 Board of Curators Campus/UM System * designates MU alumns

Julia G. Brncic * Darryl M. Chatman * Jamie L. Farmer District 1 District 3 District 3 St. Louis O’Fallon Jefferson City

* Maurice B. Graham Jeff L. Layman * Michael A. Williams District 2 District 7 District 5 Clayton Springfield Kansas City

* Phillip H. Snowden * David L. Steelman * Jon T. Sundvold District 6 District 8 District 4 Kansas City Rolla Columbia 141 123 Reynolds Alumni Center Columbia, MO 65211 (573) 882-6611 (800) 372-6822 www.mizzou.com