To learn more about joining the Board, please contact Ashley Grammick, assistant to the dean at agrammic@gmu.edu.
Advisory Board Mission and Purpose
The purpose of the Advisory Board is to:
- Advise and assist the Dean of the College of Public Health in development and marketing opportunities
- To serve as advocates (“ambassadors”) for the College mission, core values, and diverse academic programs
- To advise the Dean on emerging business trends that will likely affect future academic, research, and co-curricular priorities and programs
- To participate on Advisory Board Committees or working groups, and on special projects designed to advance the strategic priorities and strategic plan of the College
The Advisory Board advises the Dean in development and outreach opportunities as well as emerging trends that shape academia. [Pictured: 2019 Advisory Board Members]
- To support the Dean in creating outreach programs and collaborative partnerships within the University and with the external community that ultimately benefit the College and its graduate and undergraduate programs
- Identify, contact, and cultivate potential financial supporters and new members of the Advisory Board
Meet the College's Advisory Board Members
Advisory Board Responsibilities
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Term: The membership term is an initial two-year term. At the discretion of the Dean and the Advisory Board Chair, Board members may be asked to serve additional one-year or two-year terms. The Advisory Board Chair and Vice Chair serve a two-year term following the appointment by the Dean. The Dean may also reappoint the Chair and Vice Chair for an additional two-year term.
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Meetings and time commitment: Meetings are held at least three times a year, and special meetings may also be called by the Dean, the Advisory Board Chair, or at least one-third of the Advisory Board members. Members are expected to be present at meetings, whether in person or via videoconference.
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Financial commitment: Members are required to support the College through corporate and/or personal charitable gifts.
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Conflicts of interest: Members are expected to notify the Dean and Chair of any potential, real, or perceived conflicts of interest, and sign a conflict of interest form annually.