• Recognized level of success
• Demonstrated commitment to Cornell
• Acknowledgment of the importance of higher education
• Strong integrity and exemplary conduct
• Diversity
• The satisfaction of both broad and specific needs of the board

• Interpersonal ability in both one-on-one and group settings
• Good judgment and strong analytical aptitude
• Fervent yet not dogmatic convictions
• Proven leadership
• Vision and perspective, and the ability to articulate them
• Common sense and pragmatism

• Ability to put the university ahead of special interests or constituencies
• Undivided allegiance (e.g., concurrent service on another Ivy board would probably not work)
• Availability to attend all the meetings and participate in committee work
• Collegiality (i.e., shares ideas and decision-making)
• Ongoing commitment to offering financial support to Cornell

Nominations for the 2025 Alumni Trustee Election are open.

1. Review the nominations criteria and position description in CUVolunteer.
2. Submit a nomination with the red NOMINATE button available when nominations are open.
3. Enter the name of your nominee. If they are already in CUVolunteer, their name will appear in a dropdown list. If they do not appear in the dropdown list, type it in and enter the nominee's NetID. NetID lookup is available.
4. Enter your name as nominator.*
5. Answer the three required questions.
6. Click SUBMIT.

*Please note that you will need to have created a profile within CUVolunteer in order to submit a nomination. You will need your NetID and password to create a profile.