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Membership
and Marketing Committee
Committee
chair: Catherine Kannenberg
The main goals of the Membership and Marketing Committee are to
increase membership in CUPPA-AA, recruit more extensive participation
in its board and committees, and actively market its events.
Membership
The committee chair monitors membership, although all board members
are responsible for recruitment. The committee is responsible
for developing strategies to recruit new members. The committee
should periodically review and update all recruitment materials,
including the CUPPA-AA membership brochure. Committee members
should be available to speak with potential CUPPA-AA members to
inform them about membership benefits.
Board and
Committee Recruitment
Each committee member should be responsible for bringing in one
new board or committee member each year.
Marketing
In 2004, the committee developed a plan to actively market Alumni
Association events to alumni, students, and other professionals.
The committee will oversee plan implementation and update it regularly
to enable the CUPPA-AA to reach out to as broad an audience as possible
to boost event attendance and broaden awareness of CUPPA and the
Alumni Association.
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Professional
Development Committee
Committee
chair: Elvira Reyes
Vice-chair: Abraham Deletioglu
The Professional Development Committee seeks to promote the professional
development of alumni, current students, and other urban planning,
public administration, and public affairs professionals by organizing
and hosting educational and networking opportunities. These
events usually include the Spring Speaker Series and the Life-Long
Learning Day.
Spring Speakers
Series
The Spring Speakers Series is a three-part series of panel discussions
on issues important to urban planners and public administrators.
Committee members identify topics and draw volunteer speakers from
CUPPA alumni, faculty, and the broader urban planning, public administration,
and public affairs professions,with an emphasis on professionals
in the field. The intended audience includes CUPPA alumni,
students, faculty, and other professionals.
Life-Long
Learning Day
Each year, the committee defines an educational theme for the Life-Long
Learning Day, a one-day program of professional development workshops,
with an emphasis on enhancing the practical skills of CUPPA alumni
and other urban planners and public administrators. The committee
recruits trainers with an emphasis on CUPPA faculty and alumni,
but includes other professionals.
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Special
Events and Fundraising Committee
Committee
chair: David Kralik
The main purpose of the Special Events and Fundraising Committee
is to organize activities that provide opportunities for alumni
to network, socialize, and renew acquaintances in a social atmosphere.
In addition, the committee works to create fundraising activities
to further the economic stability of the organization.
The events this
committee coordinates should reflect the educational aspects of
the college and of UIC CUPPA by including, but not limiting to,
scholastic, athletic, and cultural events. Additionally, events
should not be restricted to activities of interest to alumni alone,
but should at times include activities that are of interest and
that are open to alumni families.
Each year the
Special Events and Fundraising Committee should strive to coordinate
at least three special events. These events can include holiday
parties, architectural tours, UIC sports outings, educational events,
class reunions, and the annual appreciation award ceremony and fundraiser.Annual
Appreciation Award and Fundraiser
This event was established in 2004 to recognize an individual who
has demonstrated significant support of and commitment to CUPPA,
its students and alumni, and the fields of urban policy, public
affairs, and public administration. The honoree is nominated
by this committee and approved by the entire CUPPA-AA board of directors.
The fundraiser event itself is a small gathering to present the
award, to generate funds, and to allow board members and special
guests to socialize informally.
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Student
and Alumni Connections Committee
Committee
chair: Joseph Selbka
Vice-chair: Helene Berlin
The Student and Alumni Connections Committee promotes the sharing
of professional knowledge with current students to help guide them
on their career paths and provide them with networking opportunities.
The committee also provides opportunities for alumni to share their
professional knowledge with students. To date, the main committee
responsibility has been recruiting and coordinating speakers for
the MUPP professional development course. Committee members also
introduce new students to the Alumni Association at MUPP and MPA
orientations. Other activities the committee should engage in include
assisting with the student internship fair, coordinating special
scholarship activities, and developing and implementing a mentoring
program.
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