Cameron University Alumni Association

Board Retreat
August 21, 2010
CETES Conference Center

PURPOSE: The purpose of this retreat is knowledge sharing, further education, and relationship building of all board members for the purpose of providing
valuable input, direction and volunteer work into service for the CUAA.

OBJECTIVES/DESIRED OUTCOMES:
1. Close relationships and knowledge of other board members and their backgrounds.
2. A better understanding of Cameron University and its changes and position in the current educational climate.
3. Clear articulation and by-in of the CUAA and its purpose.
4. Educate on board member responsibilities and how to be an effective board member

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Start and End times: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
TIME TASK PROCESS OUTCOME
15 Min I. OPENING REMARKS  Clarity of purpose and objectives for the
A. Review of purpose and objectives
 Review agenda meeting
B. Expectation setting
10:00 am  Setting the tone for the day
Review agenda for today

30 Min II. GETTING ACQUAINTED  Individual introductions  Getting to know each other
 Name  Establishing rapport and cooperative,
10:15 am  Role in organization participatory tone of partnership
 How long they have been affiliated with
CU
 Team building/ice-breaker exercise
60 Min III. What is a board member  Presentations  Understanding roles and responsibilities as
A. How to be an effective member well as expectations
10:45 am B. General Responsibilities

15 Min IV. Discussion and questions  Discussion/Debrief

11:45 am
1 hr 30 Min Lunch and Activity  Lunch  To nourish and refresh ourselves
 Possible activity to build team work and  Build friendships and networking
12:00 pm allow members to interact

1 Hr 30 Min V. CU Today  Presentation  Further understanding current state of where

30 Min- University as a whole Cameron University is at and the role the
1:30 5 Min- School of Science and Technology CUAA plays in the mission
5 Min- School of Liberal Arts
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 5 Min- School of Business
5 Min- School of Education & Behavioral
5 Min- Athletics
15 Min- Foundation
20 Min- CUAA
30 Min VI. Wrap-Up for Day  Discussion/Debrief 
3:00 pm

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