The University of Tennessee

Health Science Center

College of NursingAlumni Board Orientation

November 9, 2012

UTAA Mission Statement

To engage alumni from all UT campuses in lifelong relationships with their University and with each other, to provide valuable programming and services, and to support the University’s core missions of teaching, research, and public services.

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History of the UTAA1836 The first recorded meeting of alumni took place, including graduates of Blount College and East

Tennessee College.

1874 Alumni of East Tennessee University adopted the Alumni Association’s first constitution and by-laws.

1927 Memphis division of the Alumni Association was established(Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Medicine Grads).

1953 The Alumni Association establishes a scholarship program and awards 6 scholarships, valued at $100 each, to UT students.

1961 Dues program was discontinued; all grads automatically considered members of the alumni association and given the opportunity to support UT by making a contribution to the annual fund.

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History of the UTAA1964 Martin grads included in the UTAA.

1969 The current UT System is established with merger of UT and Chattanooga.

2009 The Alumni Association begins its first-ever strategic planning process.

2011 On July 1, the Alumni Association along with the newly created 32-

member Board of Governors moves under the UT Foundation, Inc.

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Role of the UTAAThe University of Tennessee Alumni Association represents graduates and former students of all the campuses and other friends of the University of Tennessee. To be eligible for membership in the Association, a person must have successfully completed a minimum of 24 semester hours at any University of Tennessee campus and no longer be affiliated as a full-time student. Total membership of the Association is approximately 335,000.

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UT Alumni & Friends

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UTAA Programs and ActivitiesThe university-wide Office of Alumni Affairs and Annual Giving coordinates all programs of alumni activities involving the total alumni constituency of the University of Tennessee. These would include:

– Alumni Leadership Training– Alumni surveys/data collection– Annual Giving Program– Board of Governors– Career Services/Networking– Chapters– Communications/Publications (Tennessee Alumnus, online community)– Fundraising for UTAA (Fund for the Future)– Legislative Relations (Alumni Legislative Council)– Marketing/Affinity Programs– Scholarships– Tour and International Travel– Web Site/Presence for UTAA– Women’s Council

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Campus Alumni Programs and ActivitiesEach UT campus maintains an office of alumni affairs. The alumni offices in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin and Memphis develop campus-oriented programs for the alumni of their campus. These would include:

– Advisory responsibilities to student groups– Away game events/receptions– Campus alumni council/board meetings and activities– Campus and college fund initiatives– Campus newsletters and publications– Class, college, and unit reunion activities– Class bequest programs– Continuing education programs– Referral services for alumni– Senior class gift programs– Special activities for various constituent groups– Student/alumni mentor programs– Student recruiting networks– Young alumni programs

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UTAA Strategic Plan• March 2009 – June 2010

• NAPA Group as consultant

• 24-member committee (led by Debbie Diddle)

• Approved by Board of Governors in June 2010

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UTAA Strategic Goals I. Build and sustain lifetime relationships with alumni through programs targeted to each segment of the alumni

lifecycle in response to alumni market research, best practices, and ongoing analysis and measurements. II. Develop institutional advocacy and new investment to optimize centralized information management systems. III. Leverage existing communications resources and collaborations to focus and align communication strategies

and messages that increase impact and support new and ongoing objectives for alumni engagement. IV. Realize strong advocacy for the UT system of higher education in Tennessee through an influential legislative

relations program. V. Develop an Association financial model that ensures fiscal viability and supports sustained, consistent alumni

engagement and programming.

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Career Services

Job Fairs / Networking Events / Webinars

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http://www.careershift.com/

http://www.nacelink.com/

Tours

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Tahiti China Alaska

Celtic Lands Greece Baltic Sea

Mediterranean Normandy Tanzania

Benefits

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In support of the Health Science Centerduring the 2012-13 academic year,

the UTAA will provide:

$136,000 in Scholarships

$16,000 in Faculty Awards

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UTFI History

2001UTFI was created to support the

University of Tennessee’s educational, research and public

activities by securing and administering private funds to support programs beyond the

scope of the University’s general budget.

2009

Foundation Study Committee appointed by the university of Tennessee Board of Trustees to

research the structure and impact of foundations at peer institutions.

2010The Foundation Study Committee presented its findings to the UT

Board of Trustees, which approved the UT Foundation plan, its affiliation agreement, and

proforma pending legislative approval.

2011

Legislative approval by the State of Tennessee

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Benefits of a Foundation• Within a foundation, a university can create the following:

A singular focus to raising private gifts for the benefit of UT An opportunity to engage volunteer leaders and potential donors in a significant

role for the university A staffing and human resources structure appropriate for a major university

development and alumni program

• Alternative (non-state funded) revenue sources are often used to increase the development and alumni affairs program

• Accept certain gifts that the university may not - gift annuities, certain real estate transactions

• Flexibility to operate more as a private business; rather than a government entity 15

UTFI Board of Directors

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King W. Rogers III, Chair Memphis, Tennessee M. Steven Morris, Vice Chair Franklin, Tennessee Johnnie D. Ray President & Chief Executive Officer UT Foundation, Inc. Knoxville, Tennessee Kenneth E. Blackburn II Brentwood, Tennessee William L. Blankenship Sandestin, Florida Dr. Joe A. DiPietro President The University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee Spruell Driver, Jr. Nashville, Tennessee Sandra H. Fancher Gainesville, Georgia Dee B. Haslam Knoxville, Tennessee Douglas A. Horne Knoxville, Tennessee

Dr. Robert J. Kaplan Memphis, Tennessee Christopher L. LaPorte Houston, Texas Brenda G. Lawson Cleveland, Tennessee Andrea J. Loughry, Immediate Past Chair Murfreesboro, Tennessee Larry B. Martin Knoxville, Tennessee Mintha E. Roach Knoxville, Tennessee Dr. Steven Schwab Memphis, Tennessee Ronald L. Turner Amelia Island, Florida Charles E. Wharton Winchester, Tennessee Kim H. White Chattanooga, Tennessee Dr. Jan R. Williams Knoxville, Tennessee

UTFI Org Chart

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UTAA Org Chart

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