The Bolívar Network Board consists of the following positions: President, Chair of Admissions, Chair of Alumni Community Engagement, Chair of Fundraising & Development, Chair of Professional Development, Chair of Scholarships & Awards, Secretary, Chair of Social Media & Communications, Chair of Graduate Student Groups, and Chair of Undergraduate Student Groups.
Position Descriptions:
President
The President presides over all meetings of the Board when present. The President oversees the Executive Committee and the entire Bolívar Network. They maintain regular communication with the Alumni Hall liaison and the Assistant Dean of Students for the Hispanic and Latino/e community. When the Board is not in session, the President holds all the authority of the Board in managing the Network’s affairs, subject to the limitations the Board may impose through a majority vote. However, the President does not have the sole authority to approve amendments to the by-laws, manage Network property or assets, or dissolve the Network.
Secretary
The Secretary maintains the Bolívar Network’s records, including compiling and storing meeting minutes. If the Secretary is unavailable, they coordinate with the President to designate a replacement. Additionally, the Secretary works with Alumni Hall and committee chairs to ensure accurate alumni contact information and communications are collected.
Chair of Admissions
The Chair of Admissions collaborates with the Admissions office to oversee the enrollment of Hispanic and Latino/e students. This includes actively participating in recruitment efforts and campus welcome activities.
Chair of Alumni Community Engagement
The Chair of Alumni Community Engagement focuses on growing the Network by bringing in new members, forming partnerships with other organizations, hosting networking events and career panels, and overseeing the creation of Bolívar Network City Chapters. The Committee aims to diversify the organization and extend outreach to a wide range of student communities and potential partners.
Chair of Fundraising & Development
The Chair of Fundraising & Development is responsible for creating an annual fundraising plan and identifying potential contributors to the Scholarship Fund.
Chair of Professional Development
The Chair of Professional Development oversees LinkedIn and WahooConnect platforms, creates job opportunity postings, fosters professional connections across fields, organizes workshops for job-related activities, and coordinates alumni panels for professional advice.
Chair of Scholarships & Awards
The Chair of Scholarships & Awards manages the selection of scholarship recipients, community awards, and distribution of funds. This includes disseminating and collecting application materials, reviewing applications, presenting them for voting at the spring Board meeting, creating certificates for scholarship and community award recipients, and coordinating with recipients and Alumni Hall for fund disbursement.
Chair of Social Media & Communications
The Chair of Social Media & Communications is responsible for shaping and distributing the Network’s message, managing mailings, newsletters, website updates, and overseeing all social media platforms.
Chair of Graduate Student Groups
The Chair of Graduate Student Groups connects the Bolívar Network to the various Hispanic and Latino/e graduate student organizations. This includes promoting events, forming partnerships, and serving as a direct link between alumni and the undergraduate community.
Chair of Undergraduate Student Groups
The Chair of Undergraduate Student Groups connects the Bolívar Network to the various Hispanic and Latino/e undergraduate student organizations. This includes promoting events, establishing partnerships, and serving as a direct link between alumni and the undergraduate community.
General Board Members
Interested in getting involved with the Bolívar Network as a general board member or committee member? Contact TheBolivarNetwork@gmail.com for more information.