BOARDS, COUNCILS, AND COMMITTEES

The Alumni Association’s Leadership Council serves in a volunteer capacity where its purpose is to:

• Coordinate the work of the alumni advisory boards, committees, and groups
• Ensure that alumni working in this advisory and volunteer capacity are engaged to the highest levels
• Act as an advocate for Hanover College and alumni engagement
• Promote the involvement of alumni throughout the institution
• Be a sounding board and resource for the Hanover College administration, faculty, staff, students, and alumni
• Be a role model for students
• Support and recommend strategies for engaging alumni in meaningful and appropriate ways that they may give of their time, talent, and treasure to advance the mission of Hanover College
• Encourage support for the College’s strategic plan and institutional goals
• To find out more, visit the Alumni Leadership Council page

The primary purpose of the Advancement Advisory Committee is to integrate best practices into fundraising and alumni relations at Hanover College. Members of the Committee will share their ideas, experiences, and insights. The goal is to utilize the knowledge and experiences of alumni engaged in fundraising and alumni relations at other higher education institutions. To learn more, visit the Advancement Advisory Committee page.

The primary purpose of the Athletics Advisory Committee is to enhance the athletic experiences of Hanover College students. This committee of alumni volunteers will ensure that our student-athletes are supported in their endeavors to compete at their highest levels while satisfactorily completing their academic pursuits. It will also provide support for signature athletic events. To find out more, visit the Athletics Advisory Committee page.

Exceptional students who have participated in or led programs that promote diversity, human rights, or social justice for race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity are invited to compete for a renewable, full-tuition scholarship award offered to up to 10 students. The Benjamin Templeton Scholars Advisory Committee was developed to support the Benjamin Templeton Scholarship. To learn more, visit the Benjamin Templeton Scholars Advisory Board page.

The Business Program at Hanover College is a practical and experiential program that lets you practice business skills and apply knowledge experienced business people teach to solve real problems. The Advisory Committee consists of alumni who offer to help the College meet its mission and goals. To find out more, visit the Business Program Advisory Committee page.

The primary purpose of the Engineering Advisory Committee is to provide guidance and insights into the newly established Engineering program at Hanover College. This committee of alumni volunteers will focus on supporting student learning through mentorships, acting as a resource for internships and employment opportunities, and connecting alumni with engineering students. To find out more, visit the Engineering Advisory Committee page.

The primary purpose of the Greek Life Advisory Committee is to recognize that engaged alumni leadership is essential to Greek solid chapters and the best Greek life experience for students; the Hanover College Greek Life Alumni Advisory Board will regularly convene alumni engaged in chapter advising and house corporation leadership. As advisors to the Office of Student Life and the college administration, the board will offer recommendations on policies, procedures, and best practices, and it will seek to ensure that students benefit from learning experiences outside the classroom in Greek Life while satisfactorily completing their academic pursuits. It will be a regular means of communication and consultation between alumni volunteers and the College. To find out more, visit the Greek Life Advisory Committee page.

Hanover College's Alumni Recruitment Team (H.A.R.T.) is an initiative that assists the Office of Admission in identifying prospective students who embrace the values of lifelong inquiry, transformative learning, and meaningful service. HART will help by providing student referrals, participating in high school and college fairs, and hosting or sponsoring regional receptions. To find out more, visit the H.A.R.T. Committee page.

The Medical Professions Alumni Council will act as a resource to faculty and students and support the mission of the Health Sciences Program in an effort to enhance the educational experiences of students interested in health professions. To find out more, visit the Medical Professions Alumni Council page.

The Young Alumni Council (YAC) is an advisory and programming board for graduates of the last 10 years (GOLD Alumni). It works to strengthen the relationship between young alumni and Hanover College. The Young Alumni Council also fosters the development of volunteers and future leaders in ways that deepen their commitment to Hanover College and prepare them for active alumni leadership roles. To learn more, visit the Young Alumni Council page.