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Class Officer Elections

Class Election Process

The general business of the class is conducted by a set of officers elected every five years. Officers are elected for five year terms at their quinquennial reunions. Terms run from July 1 after the reunion through June 30 in the year of the next reunion.

While class organization varies, the Alumni Association recommends that each class elect a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and webmaster. The class agent will be appointed by the incoming class president, who will consult with Association staff. Classes may elect additional officers and members-at-large, depending on the projects they wish to pursue. Good officers make the difference in class activities, and careful attention should be given to their selection.

Other Information On This Page:

Class Officer Job Descriptions
Nomination and Election Timeline
Nomination Chair Job Description
Election Methods: Online or In Person
2006 Class Officer Election Results

Class Officers Positions - job descriptions

Each class officer has unique responsibilities within the class. Classes may elect additional officers and members-at-large, depending on the projects they wish to pursue. The class agent will be appointed by the incoming class president, who will consult with Association staff.) Read the job descriptions to learn more.

• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Webmaster

The class agent is appointed by the class president in consultation with Class Giving staff who can provide critical information on other involvement, the volunteer's track record in other roles and, in the case of fundraising volunteers, demonstrated philanthropy.

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Nominations and Election Timeline 2007

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Nomination Chair for Class Elections - Job Description

The nomination chair is appointed by the class president six months before the reunion. This chair should thoughtfully review and recruit possible candidates for the officer positions. The nomination chair has the option of selecting two or three classmates to serve on a nominating committee to assist him in the nomination process. Ideally, the nomination chair should choose classmates from different segments of the class in order to represent as many constituencies as possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NOMINATION CHAIR

• With class president, determine nominations strategy (preparing a slate of officers to present to the class or seeking candidates to run in a contested election).
• With class president, determine election method (for example, elections at a class meeting during your reunion or online elections).
• Consult with the Class Programs staff in the Alumni Association, if necessary, for assistance in identifying potential candidates.
• Seek nominations from classmates for officer positions - president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and webmaster. (Class agent will be appointed by the incoming class president, who will consult with Association staff.)
• Use existing class communication vehicles (email list, Web site) to encourage nominations, and/or personally contact current volunteers or other classmates for suggestions.
• If preparing a slate, review possible candidates and match skills and interests with position requirements.
• Contact prospective candidates to confirm their interest and availability to serve if elected (prospective slate or all candidates if conducting a contested election).
• Submit names of candidates to the Alumni Association and class president once they are confirmed.

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Election Process - Association Supports Online Elections

The election process for class officers may vary among classes but relies on one of two methods: online elections or voting at a class meeting during Tech Reunions. The Association began supporting online class elections in 2001. Online elections provide opportunity for a greater number of class members to participate in the process, since alumni who are unable to attend your reunion may still vote. It is also an opportunity to more broadly promote the importance of class officer roles and responsibilities. The online process supplies automatic compilation and the online posting of results for the entire class to follow.

For some classes, conducting elections during reunion weekend is preferable. In that case, a class business meeting should be scheduled during a high attendance reunion event to hear reports, consider motions, and elect officers.

We encourage you to try online elections, but you should select the method that will work best for your class.

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2006 Class Election Results

Class elections for 2006 reunion classes are now over. Results have been posted on the pages above.

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