Alumni Involvement

Advisory Board

The mission of the Board is to advise the Department Head and staff relative to the curriculum, senior capstone design projects, research initiatives, and any other topics on which the Department can use the Boards’ expertise and experience to strengthen the Department’s presence on campus and beyond. The IESE Alumni and Industry Board meets twice a year and has multiple committees to address various issues impacting the Department:

Scholarship/Development Committee
Researches and compiles information regarding a scholarship offered by the Board.
Once established, works with the Department to award the funds and monitors fund account.

Senior Design Curriculum Committee
Works with the Senior Design Program to expand the senior design model to include additional systems design projects.Examples include environmental pollution, transportation and energy.

Merger and Ranking Committee
Guides the Board through the development of the IESE Advisory Board.
Provides advice and suggestions as the Department formulates and initiates its plan to increase national ranking.

Department Head Search Committee
Consults with Department and College to be involved in interviews and selection of the Department Head.

Senior Design Lab Renovation Committee
Advises the Department and University on renovation project.
Designs a fund raising program needed to supplement the projected cost.

Alumni Relations, Board Membership & Nominating Committee
Nominates new Board members prior to the spring meeting.
Maintains information on current Board membership list.

Faculty and Student Relations Committee
Promotes interaction with alumni, students, faculty and corporate representatives.

By-Law Committee
Maintains written records of the Board and updates by-laws as necessary.
Anyone interested in serving on the Alumni and Industry Advisory Board is welcome to submit her/his name for consideration to lynnell@illinois.edu