Alumni Council
Purpose
The AC members are critical to ensuring UA Foundation successfully fulfills its mission and develops into a mostly alumni driven, successful, and sustainable organization. The AC works to enable and encourage the entire UA alumni base to have a positive impact on social and community engagement.
- serves as the official alumni ambassadors to both UA Foundation and UA
- develops events and opportunities to foster connections between alumni and each other as well as the greater UA alumni community
- advises UA Foundation on its alumni and student programs
Mission
The mission of the University Academy Alumni Council is to engage, connect, and mobilize alumni to support the mission of the UA Foundation. Through advocacy, relationship-building, and strategic guidance, the Council advances the personal, academic, and professional success of UA alumni and students.
Vision
The UA Alumni Council works to cultivate a powerful, connected alumni community that champions students and advances the mission of the UA Foundation. Through meaningful connection and collaboration among all alumni, UA students, and the greater UA community, the Council serves as a vital bridge that fuels opportunity and long-term success. Alumni connected for life. Impact that lasts.
Current Leadership
Executive Board
- President – JaVon Hill (2014)
- Vice President – Vacant Position
- Treasurer – Alexis Tolbert (2016)
- Events Co-Chair – Jada Glover (2017)
- Events Co-Chair – Will Powell (2017)
- Fundraising Char – Vacant Position
- Community Service Chair – Vacant Position
- Social Media & Communications Chair – Vacant Position
General Members
Join the UA Alumni Council & Committees
Connecting Alumni. Championing the Future.
We are seeking dedicated alumni to help the University Academy Foundation fulfill its mission of supporting college readiness, completion, and career success. As a member of the Council, you serve as a vital bridge between our students, the broader alumni community, and our foundation partners.
The Alumni Council
- The Alumni Council (AC) is a representative body of 12 members who serve as official ambassadors for University Academy.
- Our Mission: To engage, connect, and mobilize alumni to support the success of UA students and graduates.
- Meeting Schedule: 4th Tuesday of the month.
- Format: Hybrid (Attend in person or virtually – communicated beforehand).
- Terms: Two-year commitment.
Committees: Open to All Alumni
- Not ready for an executive board seat? All alumni are welcome to join any committee with no limit on the number of participants.
Committee, Focus & Activities
- Alumni Fellowship & Events: Organizing reunions, the Annual Alumni Awards Banquet, and the Summer BBQ. (Chat with Jada & Will)
- Community Service: Identifying service projects where alumni and students can serve together.
- Fundraising: Coordinating the Alumni Giving Campaign and supporting new scholarship initiatives.
- Social Media & Communications (NEW): Strengthening the UA brand by highlighting alumni achievements and news.
Join the Leadership Team
To maintain a strong and diverse representative body, the Alumni Council consists of 12 representative members. While committees are always open to all alumni, executive board seats are filled through a structured selection process to ensure consistent leadership.
- Terms of Service: executive board members commit to a two-year term.
- Elections: Formal leadership elections are held every two years during the May meeting, with new officers assuming their roles at the start of the academic year.
- Member Expectations: All members must attend monthly meetings, contribute to at least one committee, and participate in the Alumni Giving Campaign.
Informational Sessions
Interested in future leadership? We host Annual Informational Sessions for alumni to learn more about the Council’s impact, the commitment required, and how to prepare for the next election cycle.
- Stay Informed: Future openings and dates for these sessions will be announced exclusively through the UA Alumni Newsletter.
- Get a Head Start: We highly encourage those interested in a future Council seat to first join an Alumni Council Committee, as these roles are open year-round and provide a direct path to leadership
