Seeking Councilors
Seeking applications for Alumni Councilors
The Alumni Council is a group of dedicated volunteer leaders who support UC Santa Cruz and help guide the university into the future. Alumni Councilors serve on the board of the UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association. They collaborate with UCSC staff to support student success, award annual scholarships, advise campus leadership on important issues, and connect over 160,000 alumni through enriching programs.
Why serve as an Alumni Councilor?
Serving as an Alumni Councilor is a rewarding experience that has a meaningful impact on the lives of students and alumni and the future of our beautiful campus. We’re looking for leaders with passion, vision, and a desire to give back to their alma mater. This is an excellent volunteer opportunity for those interested in learning more and getting involved with higher education access, student support, fundraising, alumni engagement, and general non-profit board work.
Who can apply?
As defined in the Alumni Association bylaws, only Members are eligible to join the Alumni Council. Members are individuals who have either earned a degree from UCSC, attended UCSC for six or more quarters and are not currently enrolled, or are Alumni Association Life Members. These individuals must also have an active and functioning email address on record in the UCSC University Advancement alumni database.
If you are unsure about your membership status, please contact skent1@ucsc.edu.
Want to know more about what’s involved?
- Letter from the Alumni Council President
- UC Santa Cruz Alumni Council Volunteer Description
- The UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association’s bylaws, which explain the Alumni Council duties, application, election process, and more.
- Current Alumni Councilors
- The Alumni Council’s 2025-2027 strategic work plan
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement
Questions? Contact Shayna Kent, Executive Director, UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association, at skent1@ucsc.edu