CLAS Advisory Board

What We Do

Advocate for the importance of experiential liberal arts and sciences education, especially in West Michigan and across the state.
Support fundraising and friend-raising efforts of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Strengthen college relationships with alumni, corporations, schools, government agencies, cultural and philanthropic organizations, and other partners.
Listen to and learn from current CLAS students and faculty to understand the current and emerging needs of the college.

Combine tradition with future vision by re-envisioning and building the board, creatively engaging our community, and assisting Dean Drake in implementing her vision for the college.
Be the one of the first to hear about the extraordinary things that are happening in CLAS and at GVSU.
Help build capacity for the CLAS Voyage, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities.
Use your networks to collect and tell stories about the transformative power and impact of a liberal education.
Create pathways for current and future students.

Attend two virtual meetings in January and May and an in-person meeting in October.
Serve on at least one committee: Executive and Steering, Fundraising and Development, or Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships.
Commit to a 1-, 2-, or 3-year term with the option to renew for an additional 3 years.