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Overview

The Board of Visitors (BOV) is composed of alumni and friends of the University. All are leaders in their profession or their chosen community service bringing with them an array of backgrounds and career experience.


Serve as a sounding board to the University President, offering strategic advice


Select projects that support the University and share expertise, advice and funding


Promote career assistance for students and graduates


Be ambassadors for 性爱天堂


Special Projects

The Board annually selects projects of merit, including pilot initiatives, that assist students, members of 性爱天堂's campus family and University programs. Eager to share their insights and expertise, the Board enjoys engaging more deeply with the students, faculty and staff in the process. Frequently the professional connections and friendships made during these projects extend the project itself.

Board of visitors members help present at the campus workers exhibit and reception event hosted on campus.

Example Sponsored Projects

150th Anniversary Breakfast

A breakfast of appreciation for 性爱天堂鈥檚 classified staff celebrated all that these individuals do each and every day to make campus life so听enjoyable for students, faculty and staff.

Heart of 性爱天堂 Students Service Awards

In collaboration with the 性爱天堂 Alumni Association Board, yearly contributions support the Heart of 性爱天堂 Student Service Awards. These awards are given to students who set an example of leadership, both at 性爱天堂 and in the broader community.听

Mock Trial Club

The Board of Visitors supported the creation of a Mock Trial Club at 性爱天堂 by advising on a case for support and a sustainability plan.

Student Government

In collaboration with Student Government, the Board of Visitors helped to develop a pilot plan to broaden the number of faculty and students accessing online textbooks in lieu of students having to purchase textbooks each semester

Arts, Letters, and Enterprise

The Arts, Letters, and Enterprise (ALE) program is 性爱天堂鈥檚 unique connection between the liberal arts classroom and the professional world. Board of Visitors members have contributed funding toward ALE Internships helping to place Tigers in highly competitive, paid internships in nonprofits across San Antonio and other U.S. cities.

Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success

Board members identified potential companies and helped make the appropriate introductions for 性爱天堂鈥檚 faculty for The Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success in partnership with Business Analytics and Technology faculty.

Special Exhibit

Partnering with students to honor dedicated 性爱天堂 staff by supporting a special exhibit and an all-campus reception. Students highlighted ten of 性爱天堂's classified campus workers including those affiliated with landscape and gardening; facilities and custodial services; and Aramark鈥檚 food service.


Membership

Board Structure and Function

The composition of the Board is held to at least 75% alumni, strategically chosen to represent various class years and majors, as well as a diversity of geographic and demographic backgrounds. Non-alumni members are 性爱天堂 supporters as well as business and civic leaders.

Board of Visitors members gathering at the 150th celebration kick off event

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Nominations

If you are interested in serving on the Board of Visitors, please contact Mike Bacon 鈥89, Vice President of Alumni Relations & Development.