About the Alumni Association

Alumni Council

The Alumni Council serves as the governing body of the Southwestern University Alumni Association and its 32 alumni members are selected by their alumni peers on the Awards and Nominations Committee. Two student representatives are selected from Student Foundation.  

Alumni Council’s Statement on Inclusion and Diversity

The Southwestern University Alumni Association affirms its commitment to Southwestern’s Core Values, among them fostering diverse perspectives, respecting the worth and dignity of persons, and encouraging activism in the pursuit of justice and the common good. In engaging in its mission of promoting the welfare of the University, the Association recognizes the importance of inclusion and diversity in fostering a stronger Southwestern community.

We understand diversity in the broadest sense, embracing differences in race and ethnicity, culture, religious and spiritual beliefs, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability, age, socio-economic class, thought and perspective, language, geography, and background. Accordingly, the Association is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within the institution and throughout our alumni networks to promote the development of more respectful relationships among our community, more productive and effective citizens in our ever-changing world, and a more just society.

Nominations For The Alumni Council

Any member of The Association (alumni who have completed 24 credit hours or more) or a member of the Southwestern University faculty or staff may submit a nomination for the Alumni Council. Nominations are collected and reviewed by The Association’s Awards and Nominations Committee. The committee presents a slate to the current Alumni Council for voting. Once votes are collected and tallied, members of the Alumni Council begin their work for a two-year term.

If you would like to nominate an alumnus/a for an Alumni Council position (including self-nominations), contact the Office of Alumni Relations with the individual’s name, class year and a brief explanation of your nomination.