Committees

Recognize Achievements: To acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of alumni in various fields such as academia, business, community service, arts, sports, etc. Encourage Engagement: To foster a sense of pride and connection among alumni, encouraging continued involvement and support for the institution and its activities. Highlight Role Models: To identify and highlight role models whose achievements can inspire current students and other alumni. Build Community: To strengthen the alumni network by creating opportunities for alumni to connect and engage with one another through award events and ceremonies. Promote Institutional Values: To reinforce the values and mission of the institution by recognizing individuals who embody these principles in their professional and personal lives. Fundraising and Support: To leverage the recognition of award recipients to enhance fundraising efforts and garner support for the institution's initiatives and programs. Document History: To maintain a record of notable alumni achievements and contributions, contributing to the institution's historical legacy. These committees often work by soliciting nominations, eva

The purpose of the committee is to review and interpret the Constitution and Bylaws - and initiate appropriate actions to be considered for submission to the membership. Chairperson - Douglas Green

The Executive Committee includes all elected chapter officers and committee chairs. This committee handles official chapter policy initiatives and other financial, legal and administrative matters. Chairperson - Naeem Roberts, President

The Financial Management / Planning Committee shall provide advice and counsel on financial matters, monitor the chapter’s income and expenditures, perform reconciliations and provide details of the findings, and make recommendations regarding financial investments that could generate revenue for the chapter. The President and Treasurer are members of this committee. Chairperson - VIckie Gooch, Treasurer Co-Chairperson

The Fundraising Committee is the chapter's functional group for fund raising and social activities. This committee is vital to our success, and their planning ideas often require support from the entire chapter body. Chairperson: Vacant

The Marketing & Communications Committee assists and advises in the association’s marketing and communications of activities and policies. The committee offers input and advice on the Alumni Association’s overall marketing efforts, electronic communications programs, online social and professional channels, the association’s websites, and the ASU DeKalb electronic newsletter. The committee assists the association in determining how to achieve greater visibility and more effective marketing and communications with alumni, students, and supporters and to foster relationships with other campus entities. It also offers guidance in how the marketing and communications team can help generate revenue for the association, as well as increase alumni and student engagement through university events, chapter events, and general student services and programming. Chairperson - Shayla Davis

The Membership Committee is our functional group for reclamations and membership growth. This committee is constantly creating new ideas towards increasing our DCAAA membership. The Membership Committee Chairperson is Sharmekia Brooks

The purpose of a nominating committee for an alumni chapter is to ensure a fair, transparent, and effective process for selecting candidates for leadership positions within the chapter. Key responsibilities and objectives typically include: Identify Candidates: To seek out and identify qualified and willing candidates for various leadership roles within the alumni chapter, ensuring a diverse and capable slate of nominees. Maintain Standards: To uphold the chapter’s standards and bylaws in the nomination process, ensuring that candidates meet the necessary criteria and qualifications for their intended roles. Promote Leadership: To encourage active and engaged alumni to take on leadership roles, fostering a dynamic and vibrant chapter leadership team. Ensure Fairness: To conduct the nomination process in a fair, unbiased manner, providing all eligible members with an equal opportunity to be considered for positions. Facilitate Elections: To prepare and present the slate of candidates to the chapter membership, facilitating the election process in accordance with the chapter’s rules and regulations. Support Succession Planning: To assist in planning for leadership succession, ensuring continuity and stability within the chapter’s governance and activities. Enhance Member Engagement: To engage the membership in the nomination and election process, promoting a sense of ownership and participation in the chapter’s leadership development. Overall, the nominating committee plays a crucial role in strengthening the leadership and operational effectiveness of the alumni chapter. Chairperson Tyreece Echols

Exists to define and establish criteria and procedures associated with the awarding of scholarships. The Committee will receive and review applications, select recipients and uphold proper procedures and accountability according to National guidelines. In addition the committee will represent the University at High School College Fairs and facilitate at least one Campus Visitation Tour each year. The Chairperson: Khalilah Ward

The Student to Young Alumni Transition Committee focuses on alumni as they transition from being students on campus to alumni in the working world. This includes, but is not limited to, their time on campus while being a student, through senior year/graduation and into their first 10 years as an alum. The committee is focused on providing feedback and perspective on proposed engagement opportunities / communications that are targeted toward this critical time period. Examples of programs that could fall under this committee include: Senior Year programming/graduation, Career Services, Mentoring, Welcome Events, and Young Alumni programming. Chairperson - Vanessa Willis

This Committee is responsible for co-ordinating all Tailgating events during Football Season.