student success - Johnson C. Smith University

the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees for the advancement of the
institution. Although not a part of the University’s formal governance structure, it
does meet regularly to acquaint members with the institution’s progress and special
concerns.
During 1988-89, the Board of Visitors instituted a student internship program to
expand the number of internships available to students. This decision was reached,
in part, as a result of the superb performance of several students who had served as
interns or employees with some of the firms and companies represented on the Board
of Visitors. Also, the Board recognized the exemplary performance of students and
provides them with the opportunity to interact more informally with a Board of
Visitors member of the recipient’s choice.
national ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Johnson C. Smith University National Alumni Association is an organization of
graduates and former students of the University, officials of the University, faculty,
staff, and friends.
Its purposes are as follow:
Foster and maintain a strong spirit of loyalty and support for the institution among
members;
1. Promote fellowship and a spirit of camaraderie among alumni;
2. Develop, cultivate, and maintain a strong liaison and spirit of camaraderie
among alumni;
3. Develop, cultivate, and maintain a strong liaison and spirit of cooperation
between the administration, alumni, and friends;
4. Actively encourage promising students to attend the University by
developing, establishing, and providing scholarships and other financial
assistance to such students;
5. Support the United Negro College Fund National Alumni Council and
the United Negro College Fund. Pre-Alumni Council.
The National Alumni Association is national in scope, with local affiliate chapters
throughout the United States
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS
Functions and responsibilities in each operational division are facilitated through
councils and/or standing committees, which are comprised of administration, faculty,
staff, and students. These committees are responsible to the President through
the Vice President of the respective area. Vice Presidents are ex-officio members,
without vote, on all councils and committees related to their respective divisions.
Student membership is by appointment of the President upon recommendation
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