• Point Park University Alumni Association Board Interest Form

  • Thank you for your interest in joining the Point Park University Alumni Association Board! This form is not a commitment to the board, but is simply meant to help us learn more about your background, experiences, and motivations during the early interest‑review process.

  • About the Alumni Board

    The Point Park Alumni Association Board is committed to strengthening institutional pride and advancing the University’s mission by supporting engaged, strategic, and mission-aligned programs and initiatives. The Board collaborates closely with Point Park University leadership, the University Advancement Office, and departments and schools across the University. Much of this work is executed through the Alumni Board’s committees, which contribute to student recruitment and retention, alumni recognition and engagement, and lifelong alumni involvement as ambassadors of Point Park University in their industries and communities.

  • Structure

    Aside from general board membership, the board operates under a structured leadership model to ensure efficient governance and decision-making. 

    Leadership Council

    President

    President-elect

    Immediate Past President

    Historian

    Committee Chairs & Co-chairs

  • Committees

    The Alumni Board is comprised of several committees. Members must be active in one (1) committee, but may choose to join multiple. The current committees include:

    Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) Committee: Oversees the annual process of recognizing alumni who exemplify the mission, vision, and values of Point Park University. Honorees are celebrated during Homecoming weekend each year. Learn more at: Distinguished Alumni Awards

    Distinguished Student Award (DSA) Committee: Manages the annual selection process for one graduating undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral student who demonstrate academic excellence, community service, and exemplary character.
    Learn more at: Distinguished Student Awards

    Distinguished Student Success Scholarship (DSSS) Committee: Selects the annual recipients of the John V. Hopkins Scholarship and the Alumni Association Scholarships. Selection is based on financial need, academic merit, a written essay, and an interview.

    Community Engagement Committee: Partners with the Center for Civic and Community Engagement on various initiatives, manages the nomination and selection process for the Distinguished Professor Award, and organizes or participates in a range of University and community activities. Committee members represent and elevate the voice of the broader Point Park alumni community on and around campus.

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee: Supports the Center for Inclusive Excellence and the University Advancement Office by providing alumni insights on programming, processes, and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion Universitywide.

    Mentorship Program Committee: In collaboration with Student Affairs and the Career Readiness Center, the Mentorship Program Committee helps connect students with alumni mentors in their fields of interest. The committee supports firstyear student persistence, career readiness for upperlevel students, a sense of belonging, and the transition from student to lifelong alumni engagement.

    Enrollment Advisory Committee: Collaborates with the Enrollment Management and Marketing office to support recruitment initiatives and events, serve as ambassadors to prospective students and families, provide alumni insight on messaging and market positioning, and assists with outreach efforts that highlight the value of a Point Park education.

    New Member Interest and Onboarding Committee: Reviews and evaluates
    applications for Alumni Association Board membership, makes selection decisions, and oversees the onboarding process for newly appointed members.

  • Commitments

    • Committed to the mission of the Point Park Alumni Board
    • Uphold and promote Point Park University’s mission statement
    • Serve as a lifelong ambassador, fierce advocate and reliable partner to the university.
    • Support the structure of the Alumni Board as well as the Guiding Principles.
    • Active participation in at least one (1) Alumni Board Committee.
    • Participate in at least one (1) Alumni Board of Directors meeting.
    • Commit to making an annual philanthropic gift at any amount during the annual PPU Day of Giving, and a second annual philanthropic gift at any level at a time of the member's choosing.
    • Participation in no less than one (1) alumni event, activity, or initiative yearly. *Activities offered will include in-person and virtual option.

  • All Alumni Board Members are welcome to serve as long as they are able to reasonably support the goal of the Point Park University Alumni Board.

  • Personal Information

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  • Professional Background

  • Interest

  • What topics interest you the most?

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  • Acknowledgment

  • In submitting this form, I confirm that the information provided is accurate and that I am interested in being considered for the Point Park University Alumni Association Board. Additionally, I understand that not all applicants will be selected to join the board. 

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