Nominate a Cornell University Council member
As recognized leaders at Cornell, in their profession, or in the community, members serve as the university's key ambassadors.
Make a nominationWelcome to the Council Member Portal! This portal is your gateway to exclusive resources, updates, and opportunities to connect with other members. Your dedication and contributions are invaluable to our community, and we look forward to fostering even stronger connections and collaborations. Thank you for being an integral part of the Cornell University Council.
Development
The Development Working Group is responsible for making sure that every member of Council is contributing to the University at a level that is comfortable to them.
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)
The Diversity and Inclusion Working Gorup focuses on making sure that all of our members feel like they belong.
Engagement
Members of the Cornell University Council Engagement Working Group educate Council members about their role as influencers, encouraging alumni, parents and friends to engage or re-engage with the University. The committee members will leverage their networks to help support the university’s campaign engagement goals. In addition this committee helps to distribute a Council newsletter twice a year and promote TCAM attendance.
Membership
Open to CUC Administrative Board members only
The Cornell University Council Membership Working Group reviews, votes on, and determines a final candidate slate for new, returning, and life members to be invited to Cornell University Council. The Membership Committee work takes place from late fall through early spring, after which the slate of Council members is presented to the CUC Administrative Board and the Board of Trustees for approval in May.
Mentoring
Mentoring committee members will support the development and progression of mentoring for new Cornell University Council (CUC) members. Members will support CUC members in their third year to continue their engagement with Cornell. In addition, members will encourage Council members to join CUVolunteer and CUeLINKS.
Nominating
Open to CUC Administrative Board members only
The Cornell University Council Nominating Working Group reviews, votes on, and recommends an annual slate of candidates to be invited as new elected members to the CUC Administrative Board. Current Council members are considered who are currently serving in their second term or greater on Council. The Nominating Committee work takes place each spring.
Working Group Updates
Coming soon
The Trustee-Council Annual Meeting (TCAM) website is your go-to source to explore event details, schedules, and FAQs.
The Administrative Board has recently focused its efforts on deepening engagement with Life Members. This page will serve as a hub for updates, initiatives, and opportunities designed to strengthen your connection to the Council and Cornell. Check back regularly for the latest developments.
🏛️75 Years of Leadership: A History of the Cornell University Council – September 17, 2025
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Link to Corey's presentation
👔Cornell University Council New Member/Info Session – June 2025
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🏛️Your Giving Journey: A Closer Look at Development – January 28, 2025
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🏛️Committee Updates Fall 2024 – September 14, 2024
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👔Cornell University Council New Member/Info Session – June 2024
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💼CUeLinks Overview for CUC – January 30, 2024
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💸Why Giving Matters – January 10, 2023
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🏛️Committee Updates Fall 2022– September 14, 2022
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University Alumni Events
🎪Homecoming
- October 16-17, 2025
🎉Reunion
- June 4-7, 2026
- June 10-13, 2027
- June 8-22, 2028
Council Events
🤝Council Conversation
💼TCAM
- October 23-25, 2025
Open Nominations
More information coming soon!
First Year
- Review Council’s mission and Debra’s two-year vision
- Attend an information session in June 2025
- Connect with your mentor and mentor pod. Watch for an email with introductions after the start of your term
- Complete your new member profile–coming soon!
- Familiarize yourself with Council member expectations. Plan to serve, give, nominate, attend, vote, and share throughout your term.
- Engage with students and other alumni on CUeLINKS and share your Council knowledge with other Cornell volunteer communities.
- Check-out details about the Trustee-Council Annual Meeting (TCAM) in Ithaca on October 23-25, 2025.
- Connect with fellow council members on Facebook and LinkedIn
- Join Cornell matters and learn how to advocate for Cornell.
Second Year
- Familiarize yourself with Council member expectations. Plan to serve, give, nominate, attend, vote, and share throughout your term.
- Engage with students and other alumni on CUeLINKS and share your Council knowledge with other Cornell volunteer communities.
- Check-out details about the Trustee-Council Annual Meeting (TCAM) in Ithaca on October 23-25, 2025.
- Connect with fellow council members on Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Utilize information provided through Cornell matters to advocate for Cornell.
- Watch the Council info session recording anytime in the Video Library .
Third Year
- Familiarize yourself with Council member expectations. Plan to serve, give, nominate, attend, vote, and share throughout your term.
- Engage with students and other alumni on CUeLINKS and share your Council knowledge with other Cornell volunteer communities.
- Check-out details about the Trustee-Council Annual Meeting (TCAM) in Ithaca on October 23-25, 2025.
- Connect with fellow council members on Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Utilize information provided through Cornell matters to advocate for Cornell.
Fourth Year
- Prepare for your hiatus by actively participating in the continuous engagement program-coming soon.
- Familiarize yourself with Council member expectations. Plan to serve, give, nominate, attend, vote, and share throughout your term.
- Engage with students and other alumni on CUeLINKS and share your Council knowledge with other Cornell volunteer communities.
- Check-out details about the Trustee-Council Annual Meeting (TCAM) in Ithaca on October 23-25, 2025.
- Connect with fellow council members on Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Utilize information provided through Cornell matters to advocate for Cornell.
