Calling all Titan Alumni Leaders

Join the Board of Directors

The CSUF Alumni Association accepts applications year-round to serve on the Board of Directors. The deadline to apply for a term beginning in July 2026 is March 20, 2026.

Eligibility & Terms:

  • Term Length: Directors serve two-year terms. Terms are renewable up to three consecutive terms (six years total).
  • Alumni Status: All elected Directors must be a graduate of the University and a current member of the Alumni Association in good standing.

The Nomination Committee reviews applications and interview candidates. The Board of Directors votes on the recommended slate of candidates at the Q4 meeting in June. All applicants will be notified of the board’s decision following that meeting.

Board Application

 

Expectations and Responsibilities of Board Membership

The Board of Directors serves as the governing body of a non-profit corporation. Directors conduct, manage, and control the affairs of the Alumni Association for the benefit of Cal State Fullerton and its alumni in support of the priorities of the University.

Core Responsibilities & Engagement

  • Financial & Philanthropic Support:
    • Make an annual gift to the Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund.
    • Attend or donate a seat to the biennial Vision & Visionaries Awards Banquet.
    • Actively engage in the identification of prospective donors who can support the mission of the Alumni Association and the University.
  • Advocacy & Promotion:
    • Serve as an advocate for the University within the greater community.
    • Promote Alumni Association membership and the benefits of membership.
  • Board Development & Compliance:
    • Assist in the identification and recruitment of new board members.
    • Comply with the University's Conflict of Interest Policy.

 

Meetings and Attendance Requirements

Service on the board requires consistent attendance and participation to meet its legal and strategic obligations:

  • Required Meetings:
    • Attend the annual board dinner and retreat, which includes the first regular quarterly meeting and three additional regular quarterly meetings.
    • Attend special board meetings as needed.
  • Attendance Policy:
    • Directors with unexcused absences from any two meetings of the board over the course of a single fiscal year are subject to be discharged from service.
    • Directors are expected to underwrite their own participation including transportation and lodging. The association provides meals and parking for board meetings 
  • Committee Service
    • Serve as an active member on at least one standing committee

 

Active Participation & Events

Directors must be active participants in the Association's work:

  • Volunteerism: Volunteer to support Association activities and special projects such as:
    • Grad Fest
    • Scholarship and student award application review
    • General alumni events or alumni-student connections
  • Event Attendance & Participation (as available):
    • Campus Signature Events
    • Alumni Signature Events
    • General alumni and student-alumni events