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Alumni

Join the SSA Alumni Association Board

Reasons You Should Get Involved

SSA alumni join the Alumni Association Board of Directors for many reasons. Here are a few reasons why some have joined.

"I have a need to belong, participate, to contribute - metaphorically, I like to take part in the heavy lifting that any good organization needs to have done."

"I feel any graduate school needs to maintain connections with alumni in every state for...reconnecting alumni with the School and each other for public image and visibility."

"I highly value my SSA education and feel strongly about giving back to the community that has provided me with the skills and knowledge to contribute to my field."

"My interest in the SSA Board relates to how we need to recruit more students that have an interest in graduate school and human development issues..."

Expectations of Board Members

  • Serve a term of at least 2 years, but eligible to serve two consecutive 2-year terms
  • Act as ambassadors for SSA, representing the School and alumni
  • Encourage alumni participation in SSA and University of Chicago initiatives and events
  • Attend quarterly meetings and alumni events
  • Participate on at least one of the SSA Alumni Association Committees which develop and implement programs and events that enhance the visibility of the School, connectivity among alumni, and alumni-student relations
  • Contribute annually to The SSA Fund
  • Strengthen the relationship between the SSA Alumni Association and the University of Chicago Alumni Association
  • Initiate and encourage an open dialog with SSA alumni, students, faculty, and administration

Nomination and Selection Process

  • The nomination deadline has been extended to April 1.
  • Nomination forms should be accompanied by the following supporting materials:
    • Letter of Interest
    • Resume or CV
    • At least two letters of recommendation - one must be from an SSA alumnus, student, or faculty member
  • A selection committee of Board members and non-Board members will review and select candidates to fill openings on the Board and an alternate. Once the selection process is complete, candidates are notified of their status.
  • Candidates who are not selected are strongly encouraged to participate on the SSA Alumni Association Committees and reapply for the next term.

Click here to download a Nomination Form.

Send nomination materials to:
SSA Nominations Committee
School of Social Service Administration
The University of Chicago
969 East 60th Street
Chicago, IL 60637

Fax: 773.834.1582