The membership of the Council should be a combination of top current employers of Missouri S&T graduates, top corporate supporters, entrepreneurs, and other organizations that bring special expertise and perspectives to the Council. Candidates for membership will be in most cases organizations.

Nominations for membership will be solicited and accepted from current members, university staff, faculty and other interested individuals. The Vice Provost for Academic Affairs will make his annual appointments before July 1 of each year, with the members' terms beginning September 1. The Vice Provost for Academic Affairs may, however, appoint members at anytime on an individual basis.

Once an organization is selected then, an individual or two at an appropriate level of influence within the organization who has an association (alumnus/friend) with the University will be asked to serve on the organization's behalf. Special consideration will be given to accurately represent the diversity of the work place and the business world.

Members are appointed and serve at the request of the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs. In the cases where the organization appoints a liaison to the university, the two entities will work together to each other's mutual benefit to identify a member representative.

Individuals serve a three (3) year term and may be reappointed at the end of that term. Normally individuals may serve only two consecutive terms.

An organization's representative, upon leaving the Council is expected to make recommendations to the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs regarding his/her replacement by 1 May.

Since the Council only meets twice per year, attendance is very important. Any individual missing two consecutive meetings will be given the opportunity to rotate off the Council. Proxies are encouraged but do not fulfill the preceding guideline. Upon the third consecutive absence, the appointed member may be released from duty on the Council. The Vice Provost of Academic Affairs will make the determination as to whether a replacement is appointed.

The Council will consist of various teams that will address specific needs of the institution and the industries it serves. Each member will be invited to serve on a team. In addition, each member is expected to fulfill at least one activity related to each of the three-fold mission statements between the council meeting dates.

Leadership Guidelines

The executive volunteer leadership of the CDC shall be the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and the Team Leaders.

The Chair is appointed by the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs.

The Chair serves a two year, renewable term and the Vice Chair, Secretary, and Team Leaders serve one year, renewable terms.

The Chair of the CDC serves on the Board of Trustees during his/her tenure as Chair.

The Vice Chair, Secretary, and Team Leaders are appointed by the Chair in coordination with the Missouri S&T Office of Development. Some Team Leaders, by virtue of their task, may be asked to serve in other capacities.

Expectations of individual organization representatives (council members)

Have at least one internal senior advocate in your organization, preferably two.

Have a succession plan with at least two candidates.

Identify Missouri S&T alums in your organization and have a communications plan for disseminating Missouri S&T/CDC information appropriately in your organization.

Get a comfortable and productive fit with Missouri S&T and continue to serve after your CDC term is up - without being on CDC!

Fulfill at least one activity related to each of the three-fold mission statements between the council meeting dates.

Advocacy - Select one or two

Sponsor a student recruitment event at your company for area students interested in attending Missouri S&T - Admissions Representative (341-6961)

Formally advocate Missouri S&T within your company, re: Recruiting - Lea-Ann Morton, Director, Career Opportunities (341-4254); Research - Dr. K. Krishnamurthy,Vice Provost, Research Services (341-4154); Funding - Mary Bird, Corporate Relations Development Officer (341-6596); Distance Learning - Henry Wiebe, Dean, School of Extended Learning (341-4579)

Serve as contact annually in consultation with the admissions office at two local high schools - Admissions Representative (341-6961)

Serve as a Missouri Public Resource Ambassador visiting with Missouri state legislators - Marianne Ward, Director, Alumni Affairs (341-6034)

Serve as an Admissions Ambassador - Admissions Representative (341-6961)

Represent Missouri S&T when you are a technical speaker or participant in professional meetings, classes, etc.

Attend an Alumni Association section meeting - Elaine Russell, Coordinator, Alumni & Constituent Relations (341-4002)

Participate in Career Contact & Alumni Network Program - Career Advisor, Career Opportunities Center (341-4229)

Sponsorship - Select one or two

Work with one or two faculty to secure research relationships with your company - Dr. K. Krishnamurthy, Vice Provost, Research Services (341-4154) or individual faculty

Secure funding from your company for projects at Missouri S&T - Mary Bird, Corporate Relations Development Officer (341-6596)

Seek sponsorships for student competition teams like Solar Car, Human Powered Vehicle, FSAE Car, Advanced Aero Vehicle, Steel Bridge, Solar House, Robotics, Concrete Canoe - Paul Hirtz, Assistant Director (341-4029)

Establish company scholarships - Mary Bird, Corporate Relations Development Officer (341-6596)

Encourage alumni giving at your company - Donald Keeney, Manager, Annual Giving & Miner Phonathon (341-6486)

Write letters in support of sponsored research - Dr. K. Krishnamurthy, Vice Provost, Research Services (341-4154)

Have your company sponsor a Senior Design Project - Department Chair

Encourage matching gifts - Mary Bird, Corporate Relations Development Officer (341-6596)

Have your company sponsor an Interdisciplinary Senior Design Project - Rob Stone (341-4086)

Contribute personally to the university - Mary Bird, Corporate Relations Development Officer (341-6596)

Provide an opportunity for students/faculty/staff to tour a facility - Department Chair or Mary Bird, Corporate Relations Development Officer (341-6596)

Join the Order of the Golden Shillelagh - Stephanie Martensen, Donor Relations, Office of Development (341-4508)

Meet with students who are sponsored by your company as co-ops, interns, or on scholarships or projects

Provide leadership training for students at your company - Debra Robinson, Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs (341-6154)

Consultancy - Select one or two

Meet with your recruiting staff and work to enhance your recruiting relationship with Rolla - Lea-Ann Morton, Director, Career Opportunities (341-4254)

Assist an academic department - Department Chair or Mary Bird, Corporate Relations Development Officer (341-6596)

Give a great lecture while on campus

Talk to a student group

Work with student design teams like Solar Car, Human Powered Vehicle, FSAE Car, Advanced Aero Vehicle, Steel Bridge, Solar House, Robotics, Concrete Canoe and meet with them during CDC visit - Paul Hirtz, Assistant Director (341-4029)

Serve on a CDC team

Update alumni lists at your company - Mary Bird, Corporate Relations Development Officer (341-6596)