University Of California At Los Angeles

The meeting includes an update on alumni affairs and board discussions led by the executive and strategy leadership teams. Committee updates are scheduled for the Governance and Nominations, Strategic Partnership, Diversity Advisory, Finance, Strategic Path, Civic Engagement, and Audit committees. Specifically, the board will vote on the Alumni Board of Directors election slate and address the recognition of network compliance. The meeting will conclude with reflections and a ceremony honoring board leaders completing their service.

The board meeting featured a discussion on campus safety, specifically regarding Senate Bill 98 and protocols for immigration enforcement notifications. The board received an overview of student leadership and mental health initiatives, including the LINK Program and the Hope Connects Us Initiative. Updates were provided on the Alumni Engagement Model and a strategic exercise focused on defining success, objectives, and impact measurements. Committee reports were presented covering governance and nominations, strategic partnerships, diversity advisory efforts, finance, and civic engagement volunteer opportunities.

The meeting included a presentation of the FY25 Alumni Association audit, followed by the approval of the audited financial statements. The agenda also featured a review of retreat takeaways, a departmental update on alumni affairs, and reports from various sub-committees including governance and nominations, civic engagement, strategic partnerships, diversity advisory, and the strategic path workgroup.

The meeting included an update on Student Affairs, including campus climate and support for diverse student groups. The Finance Committee reviewed budget performance, addressing shortfalls in membership and business development, and discussed strategies for growth through corporate partnerships. An update on the Alumni Association Audit was provided, noting an unmodified opinion on the financial statements. The Board established new parameters for business development partnerships regarding various industries, such as alcohol, tobacco, and gambling. A new Alumni Board Scholarship proposal was accepted to support students with unmet financial needs. Additionally, the Board approved bylaw changes regarding voting members, discussed upcoming committee nominations, reviewed the vision for the strategic plan, and adopted guidelines for the newly formed Career Advisory Committee.

The board meeting agenda focused on strategic initiatives including the Alumni Association audit report and the finalization of plans for goals and priorities. Key topics included emerging issues such as the Graduate Students Association, an update on Alumni Association progress, the review of an alumni lifestage preview, and discussions regarding student partnerships. Additionally, the board addressed the approval of audit reports and additional committee and taskforce appointments.