intro to the higher education advisory council 2015-16 term
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What is the Salesforce.org Higher Education Advisory Council?
We are a group of Salesforce for higher ed thought leaders who are passionate about this platform and believe in its ability to transform our institutions, our industry, and the lives of our constituents.
Mission StatementThe Higher Education Advisory Council will collaborate with Salesforce and industry partners to make Salesforce work for Higher Ed.We fulfill this mission by:• Leveraging our collective higher ed, IT, and Salesforce expertise to make a difference on
our campuses• Maintaining a collaborative community that shares code, best practices, and
documentation• Identifying needs and advocating for solutions• Connecting with new and prospective Salesforce.org higher ed customers• Participating in outreach efforts through webinars, blogs, Higher Ed Summit presentations,
Force For Change Grant applications, etc.• Recognizing the diversity of functionalities and needs of higher ed institutions
Officers: 2016-17
Chair
Kathy LueckemanMaryville Univer-
sity
Vice Chair
Laura CampbellAlgonquin College
Immediate Past Chair
Colleen WhelanProvidence Univer-
sity
Secretary
Florence ParodiUniversity of Mi-
ami
Committee Chair
Amjad AyoubiTulane University
Members: 2016-17
Brian GnattUniversity of Mary-
land
Ryan ClemensSan Francisco State
UniversityPhillip Knutel
Babson CollegeCheryl Cerny
Worcester PolytechnicInstitute
Melissa KwiloszArizona State
University
Carrie OttoUniversity of Minne-
sota
Yannick LejeuneIONIS Education
Group
Returning Mem-bersStewart AndersonUniversity of Edinburgh
Amjad AyoubiTulane University
Kari BryanTexas A&M – Commerce
Laura CampbellAlgonquin College
Joanna IturbeUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Becky JoffreyCornell University
Kathy LueckemanMaryville University
Florence ParodiUniversity of Miami
Erin SmithNortheastern University
Colleen WhelanProvidence College
New Members
Deborah PaterickArizona State
University
Kalman SweetwineUniversity of Col-
oradoBoulder
Chris TompkinsIndiana University
Benefits of Council Membership
Work and network with diverse and talented peers
Participate in committees and initiatives with schools from across the globe• Higher Ed Office
Hours• Higher Ed User Group• Force for Change
Grant committee• Salesforce.org and
partner webinars,• and more!
Connect Collaborate LeadShare
Share professional expertise, insights and experiences
Serve as go-to reference in SME area
Contribute/“give back” to the higher education community
Membership in private LinkedIn group to display on professional profile
Serve as hosts and facilitators for meetups and receptions at events
Help inform product development and roadmaps
Interact with Salesforce.org leadership at meetings and throughout the year
Connect Collaborate LeadShare
Duties and Responsibilities of Council Members
Attend at least one of the following annual events: Dreamforce, Higher Education SummitActively participate in Council calls/meetings• Participate in 50% of
calls/ meetings (extenuating circumstances may be approved by the executive committee)
Provide product feedback to Salesforce about needs/concerns of Higher Ed clientsOther duties/ responsibilities as defined
Actively participate in/volunteer for Council initiatives/ Committees, including Higher Ed Office Hours, User Group, etc.Present, Write Blogs, Post in “Power of Us” HubCollaborate on initiatives like the Force for Change Grant
Example Attributes of Council Members• Current Salesforce.com client at a higher education institution• Senior-level higher ed subject matter expert (administration,
IT, teaching) using Salesforce• Active in “Power of Us Hub” and/or “Success” Community• Frequent reference for prospective Higher Ed clients• Resource for best practices• Guest Blogger for Salesforce.org• Presenter/speaker at Salesforce.org events and webinars
• Presenter/speaker at higher ed conferences• Leader of notable Salesforce initiatives on their campus• Willingness/motivation to actively volunteer and participate• Thought leader willing to give feedback on customer
experience, product and roadmap• Volunteer participant in council initiatives
Council Nominations ProcessNominations will be accepted each year through June 30
Nominations will be accepted through an online form
A member of the executive committee will interview each nominee
The executive committee will vote on all nominations between July 1 and September 30
Terms of approved nominees will begin on October 1 annuallyNew members will be invited to the meeting the day before DreamforceNote: Membership is person-oriented, not school-oriented. Schools can have only two members, one of which is the voting member unless the second member is an officer
Officer Succession Model
Member Committee Chair Secretary Vice
Chair ChairImmediat
e Past Chair
All nominees are considered for member status in the councilMembership is for one yearWith the exception of officers, current members need to submit nominations each year just as new members doNominees may designate their interest in becoming an officerWith the exception of the founding officers, all officers will begin as the Committee Chair and proceed through each office, serving for one year in each position
Questions?Connect with us in the Power of Us HUB https://powerofus.force.com
Find more information at www.salesforce.org/highered/higher-ed-advisory-council/