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ADVISORY BOARD
HazingPrevention.Org Position Description
Service to HPO
The role of the HazingPrevention.Org Advisory Board is to support the work of the Executive Director, Board of Directors and organizational volunteers. The Board of Trustees solicits involvement of individuals in an advisory role and determines the extent to which they are involved in HazingPrevention.Org activities. The mission of HPO is “Empowering people to prevent hazing in college and university environments to foster a more developmental student experience within groups."
Position Impact
The Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory-only capacity to the Board of Directors and shall include, but not be limited to, a representative of university presidents, parents, prominent alumni and athletics. To this end, the Advisory Board serves as consultants on issues related to hazing. A Board member chairs the Advisory Board.
Duties
- Serve as a consultant to the Board of Trustees and Executive Director on hazing matters.
- Inform the Board of Trustees and Executive Director of issues, trends, and events that relate to hazing.
- Provide guidance to the Board of Directors, Executive Director and other volunteers as needed.
- Serve as a voice of the Organization when asked by the Board of Trustees or the Executive Director.
- Participate in conference calls or board meetings as deemed appropriate by the Board of Trustees or Executive Director.
Qualifications and Skills
Members of the Advisory Board should have some or all of the following characteristics:
- Involvement in countering hazing culture;
- Commitment to countering hazing culture;
- Awareness of research;
- Skills in grant writing;
- Experience in anti-hazing speaking or conducting educational experiences.
Benefits
Members of the Advisory Board support the work of an organization that exists to counter hazing. Because members of the Advisory Board are experts in some way, they are able to contribute their ideas and also learn from those of others.
Supervision & Support
A member of the Board of Directors supports the Advisory Board. The Executive Director provides direction as needed.
Required Commitment
Participation is as requested by the Board of Directors and Executive Director. Members are appointed for one year. The Advisory Board requires 2-4 hours a month. There may be some times of the year that are busier than others. Members will be asked to participate in conference calls with a board of directors representative as needed. Additional communication may be needed depending on projects. Advisory Board members are encouraged to contribute financially to HPO as able. Donations can be made via www.hazingprevention.org. Members may be asked and are encouraged to attend and participate in HPO programs.
Reporting
The appointed Board of Directors member will report as needed through a board member to the collective Board of Directors and Executive Director.
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