Volunteer opportunities

The purpose of the Connections and Advocacy Committee is to focus on building connections between alumni and the College of LAS as well as serving as advocates for LAS. Examples of initiatives that this committee will focus on include:

1. Discussing opportunities to support LAS departments/units in their alumni engagement efforts
2. Attending regional Illinois Connection events with lawmakers
3. Attending/sponsoring regional club/affinity club events
4. Sponsoring alumni apparel for IlliniFest or an LAS tailgate

The purpose of the Student Support committee is to work on initiatives that support the students of the College of LAS. Examples of activities that this committee will focus on include:

1. Sponsoring leadership training for LAS students
2. Serving as advisors to LAS career and student services groups
3. Developing ideas for programming that would connect alumni and students
4. Speaking to students on topics such as career, leadership, etc.

The Diversity & Inclusion Committee’s purpose is to aid the diversity and inclusion efforts within the College of LAS and with LAS alumni. Examples of activities that this committee will focus on include:

1. Serving as advisors to D&I leadership in LAS and the Access & Achievement program
2. Sponsoring a webinar for alumni focused on educating alumni about topics such as intrinsic bias or the diversity & inclusion assessment
3. Helping to build relationships with the various affinity clubs (e.g. Black Alumni Network)
4. Discuss ways to improve D&I across all other LAS alumni committees as well as LAS college/departmental initiatives

The purpose of the Membership Committee is to review the applications of potential LAS Alumni Council members, interview applicants, and make a recommendation for new board members. This long-standing committee meets primarily in February – March annually.

The purpose of the Awards Committee is to review and evaluate the nominations for the various LAS alumni award winners and select the honorees. This long-stating committee meets primarily in May – June annually.