The Young Alumni Council
Mission:
The Young Alumni Council (YAC) is a leadership organization dedicated to promoting a culture of philanthropy and increasing participation among College alumni. The YAC advises the Office of Alumni Relations on programming initiatives and strategies that appeal to younger alumni. The Young Alumni Council serves to encourage a sense of pride in the University of Rochester and its more than 8,500 young alumni.
The Council’s success derives from members’ leadership, enthusiasm, and dedication as they serve as a role model encouraging other young alumni to become more involved in activities and philanthropic support of the University of Rochester.
Structure:
The Young Alumni Council is comprised of 20 to 30 members selected by the Office of Alumni Relations from the ten most recently graduated classes. YAC members serve a three-year term. In rare cases, an individual may be asked to serve an additional term. Two YAC members selected by the Office of Alumni Relations serve a three-year term as co-chairs.
Activity:
The Young Alumni Council, along with the Office of Alumni Relations, strives to increase the number of young alumni involved in University of Rochester activities including:
- Philanthropy:
- Annual contributions to the College Annual Fund
- Membership in the True Blue Society and the George Eastman Circle
- Volunteering as a member of:
- UR Involved
- Rochester Career Alumni Network
- Reunion Committees
- Participating:
- Attending regional events and Meliora Weekend
- Contributing to the Rochester Alumni Exchange and Rochester social networking
Please contact Megan Kelvie Thompson, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, at 1.877.MELIORA (877.635.4672 or megan.thompson@rochester.edu should you have any questions about the Young Alumni Council or young alumni programming.
