FAQs
Nominations
- Can I nominate myself?
- As a member of staff, can I stand for election?
- If I am an honorary fellow, am I eligible to stand for election?
Voting
- As a member of staff, can I vote?
- Can I stand for re-election after the first term?
- How many votes will I need?
Practical information
- What is the definition of Alumnus?
- What is the term of office?
- I live overseas, how will I join meetings?
- How many meetings are there?
- Where will meetings be held?
- Will my travel expenses be paid?
- How is the progress and success of the Alumni Council measured?
- What are the reporting processes?
- Will I be expected to attend events, and if so, how often?
- Am I expected to donate to the University if I sit on the council?
- Will the council be supported by a secretariat / who will provide administrative support?
Nominations
Q: Can I nominate myself?
A: Self-nominations are not permitted under the Alumni Council Statute. If you’re interested in being nominated, ask a fellow alumnus to be your nominator. (see statute)
Q: As a member of staff, can I stand for election?
A: Members of staff who are Alumni are ineligible to stand for election. Staff alumni are encouraged to vote in the Alumni Council Election.
Q: If I am an honorary fellow, am I eligible to stand for election?
A: This depends on your relationship with the University. Honorary appointments that receive no salary remuneration are not regarded as staff and can therefore stand for Election, however if you received salary remuneration you are classified as staff and therefore ineligible.
Voting
Q: As a member of staff, can I vote?
A: Alumni staff are eligible (and encouraged) to vote
Q: Can I stand for re-election after the first term?
A: Yes, a council member may stand for re-election after the first term (see statute)
Q: How many votes will I need?
A: A minimum of twenty votes is needed for a candidate to be elected
Practical information
Q: What is the definition of Alumnus
A: Membership of the alumni community is extended to all those who have successfully completed at least one year of full-time study at the University, or in the case of international students, have completed a semester length Study Abroad program at the University. Former academic and professional staff and members of official university committees# who have completed three years service are also deemed to be alumni of the University, and are automatically engaged in appropriate alumni activities. Membership is free.
# This applies only to former external members of committees. ‘Official University committees’ is limited to Council, its standing committees and their sub-committees. A list of these committees and sub-committees can be obtained from the University Secretary’s Department.
Q: What is the term of office?
A: Two years
Q: I live overseas, how will I join meetings?
A: By video link (Skype)
Q: How many meetings are there?
A: The council will determine this but it is likely to be no more than 3–4 times per year
Q: Where will meetings be held?
A: At the University of Melbourne Parkville Campus
Q: Will my travel expenses be paid?
A: Parking expenses will be reimbursed
Q: How is the progress and success of the Alumni Council measured?
A: The council must determine its areas of focus and reports against theses annually to the alumni body and the University Council.
Q: What are the reporting processes?
A: The Alumni council reports to the University Council
Q: Will I be expected to attend events, and if so, how often?
A: It is hoped that Council members will make time to attend a small number of events each year, serving as an alumni ambassador
Q: Am I expected to donate to the University if I sit on the council?
A: There is no obligation for Council members to donate financially to the University.
Q: Will the council be supported by a secretariat who will provide administrative support?
A: The Council will be supported by the Advancement office
