Board of Directors Nominations

The Board of Directors guides the business and affairs of the Association, in partnership with the Association Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and their staff, operating within the larger framework of stated MIT Policies put forth by the Institute. The CEO works in partnership with the Board of Directors to set the vision and strategy of the Association. 

For consideration during the current cycle, nominations for the Board of Directors are due by August 12, 2024. We welcome nominations at any time during the year for future consideration.


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Members of the Board of Directors are selected by the Alumni Association Selection Committee (AASC). The AASC members are elected in a general election in which all alumni are eligible to vote.

Members of the Board of Directors serve three-year terms and are expected to attend meetings of the board, generally held in September, December, March, and May. 

Directors should be typical of the leadership of alumni groups the world over. They should present a broad perspective on policies, procedures, and the long-range agenda for the Association. Directors should bring a breadth of experience and points of view. A wide variety of volunteer experiences including fundraising is preferred. The Association seeks diversity of its board members, including by age, gender, degree type, school, ethnicity, geographic distribution, and range of MIT involvement. 

In evaluating and appointing candidates for board membership, the AASC considers some or all of the following attributes:

  • Awareness and understanding of Association programs and strategic issues; a record of sustained engagement and/or volunteer involvement with MIT and/or the Alumni Association
  • Demonstrated volunteer leadership, collaboration, initiative, and follow-through
  • Willingness to participate in the MIT Annual Fund and encourage giving within the alumni community by contributing to the future well-being of the Institute
  • Relevant MIT or other organizational board/committee experience (for-profit/non-profit)
  • Ability to analyze and ask questions at a strategic level; provide and seek constructive feedback; exhibit strong listening skills
  • Ability to seek and gain consensus; consider different viewpoints and perspectives