Alumni Association
Alumni Leadership Council
The Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) was created in 2006 as part of a University-wide initiative set forth by President Andrew K. Benton to transform alumni engagement with the university and with one another. Under the leadership of Founding President, Bob Clark (MBA '79) the following mission and vision were established to guide future actions of the Council:
Mission
To advance the university by developing and strengthening lifelong relationships between the university and its alumni and serve as leaders who fully embrace the university's mission.
Vision
To transform alumni affinity at Pepperdine University by providing counsel and support for all university endeavors focused toward creating and sustaining a vibrant community of active, engaged alumni who are inspired to maintain lifelong relationships with their alma mater.
2006-2008: Building a Vision
The first two years of the ALC focused on creating a sustainable infrastructure and completing the following objectives:
- Developing trust within the alumni community;
- Fostering affinity for the university, and;
- Providing alumni with the opportunity for lifelong engagement.
At the end of 2007, the Council provided the University with its first year-end report which included a set of 18 recommendations to set forth a foundation for improving alumni relations. These recommendations have since been integrated into the Alumni Association's five-year strategic plan. Members of the ALC were then called upon by President Benton to dream beyond that which seemed possible - to assist the university with the transformation of how we do business with alumni - "to soar."
A series of 12 alumni visioning sessions were held in 9 cities throughout the spring of 2008. The visioning results greatly influenced the direction of Alumni Affairs. Leading up to the university's 75th anniversary in 2012, the ALC will be guided by the following "Areas of Focus."
2008-2010: Moving the Vision Forward
Robert Katch (‘84/MBA '91) became the ALC's second President on Founder's Day, September 17, 2008. Joining Robert on the executive committee is regent liaison, Tim Phillips ('87) and Past President, Bob Clark (MBA '79), Vice President, Brad Starkey ('88), and Staff Liaison, Cathy Kort (MA '96). Committee chairs include: Seth Haye ('02), Leadership Development, Cesar Rosas (MBA ‘03), Lifelong Learning, Brad Starkey (‘88), Awareness and Communications, Darren Pitts (MBA ‘95 ), Chapters, Chris Grimm ('90) and Bob Clark (MBA '79), Waves of Service.
Through 2010 and beyond engaging alumni through service will be the central priority of the ALC. In President Benton's words "The Pepperdine University Alumni Association shall be known for the strength and vitality of its global community, mobilized to support our students, assist one another, serve the University, and impact the world through lifelong service and leadership." The Waves of Service program is in its early stages of development and will be the cornerstone upon which all future activities of the Alumni Association will be built upon.
Meet the Alumni Leadership Council
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We love to capture memories of the Pepperdine community having a good time! Enjoy photos from our most recent Alumni Leadership Council meetings.
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