The Alumnae/i Association of Vassar College (AAVC) Board of Directors is a group of dedicated volunteers that serves the College and its approximately 42,000 alums at the highest level. The Board advises on the affairs of the AAVC, working closely with the College’s Associate Vice President for Engagement and Executive Director of the AAVC, and meets regularly in October, February, and June at Reunion. Most of the Board’s work, however, is accomplished by hard-working committees comprised of directors, volunteers, and staff leads.

Current standing committees are devoted to these AAVC priorities: Alumnae House, Alum Recognition, Career Networking, Clubs, Nominations and Governance, and the Vassar Fund. The Board advises the Advancement Office on the varied needs of its diverse, worldwide constituents and advances the interests and mission of Vassar in relevant and substantive ways. Six AAVC directors also serve as Vassar College trustees. Additionally, the AAVC Board Community includes advisors from the African American Alumnae/i of Vassar College (AAAVC) and observers from the Vassar Student Association (VSA)—who attend board meetings—and members of the 1871 Circle (former AAVC Board Directors and Executive Directors) who participate in select events.

A call for nominations to the Board is held in the fall, with elections occurring at Reunion in June. The Board encourages nominations of individuals who have high levels of professional achievement, experience serving the College, and who reflect the diverse backgrounds of our 42,000 constituents.