Case Western Reserve University

Who is the Task Force?

Embracing the future...

Who is the Task Force?

In the fall of 2003, a Task Force was established as an outcome from both the CWRUAA and UAA board meetings. Laura Nosek president and John Massie, president-elect of UAA, Harold McRae, trustee liaison and Carol Esche, president of Council.

In March 2004, Joy Shefter, president-elect CWRUAA was asked to join the Task Force. The Task Force envisions expanding the representation to include additional key stakeholders (alumni representing other schools and associations, students and staff). Lara Kalafatis, Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations, Programs, & Events, and Caleb and Trish Rick representing North Common Associates, an external consultant for non-profit management, are working with the Task Force and other key stakeholders.

CRITERIA

Criteria for new alumni leaders:

Actively engaged with own alumni association members and activities

Perceived as a leader in own alumni association or group

Able and willing to communicate regularly by e-mail

Able and willing to participate in telephone conferences to accommodate several time zones

Comfortable and articulate in group discussion

Astute listener

Willing and able to invest own time and energy to achieve the alumni mission and goals

Hold strong connection and commitment to the university

LEADERSHIP

Leadership Profile

The following is a leadership profile available for all alumni interested in participating in the Alumni Task Force. All leadership profiles are reviewed by current members of the Alumni Task Force.

Please e-mail us or complete a Leadership Profile if you are interested in taking an active role in participating in the creation of a bold new alumni organization. Alumni can submit their completed Leadership Profile via fax at 216-368-6872 or e-mail to taskforce@case.edu.

COMMUNICATION UPDATES

Task Force Communication

Since April 2003, the Alumni Task Force has been communicating with key alumni leaders regarding its goals and objectives. Please take a moment to review these communiques from the task force regarding the progress of the creation of a bold new alumni organization for Case Western Reserve University.

First Task Force Update

Second Task Force Update

Third Task Force Update

Fourth Task Force Update

Fifth Task Force Update

Sixth Task Force Update

Seventh Task Force Update

Eighth Task Force Update