Serving on the BSAS Board

The Biological Sciences Alumni Society (BSAS), a constituent society of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA), represents all former students and friends of the College of Biological Sciences (CBS). The BSAS Board of Directors, along with other enthusiastic alumni, plans and participates in a wide range of events and programs throughout the year.

The 12-member board meets every other month. The board is assisted by representatives of the CBS, the CBS student body, and the UMAA.

Serving on the BSAS Board of Directors is an excellent way to stay in touch with CBS and the University of Minnesota. It also allows you the opportunity to assist biological sciences undergraduates in many ways, including mentoring, internships, and scholarships.

Board member responsibilities and opportunities

The BSAS mission is to organize a professional association for biological sciences alumni; to support the College of Biological Sciences in pursuit of its mission; to encourage and stimulate a sense of community among current students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the college; and to publicize and strengthen the ties of the college and the community at large.

Board operations

• Attend board and committee meetings every other month
• Participate in discussions and contribute ideas
• Review BSAS budget plan expenditures
• Serve in executive positions as they arise
• Set BSAS policies; be familiar with and maintain updated by-laws and constitution
• Recruit CBS alumni for BSAS membership, board positions, committee work, and event/program participation

CBS promotion

• Act as an ambassador
• Support CBS programs

CBS sounding board

• Provide feedback on CBS ideas and initiatives
• Contribute new ideas and express concerns

Project and committee work

• Participate in committees such as the Activities Committee, the Networking and Recruitment Committee or the Nominating Committee
• Attend CBS/BSAS events
• Represent BSAS on the UMAA National Board, member engagement committee, build the future committee, or make a difference committee

Benefits

• Personal and professional growth
• Network with other biologists
• Stay informed about and involved with the college and the University
• Take advantage of UMAA leadership training opportunities
• Have fun!