Member-at-Large, President's Council of Cornell Women (PCCW) (Non-geographic based,6-year term)

Position Description: Members-at-large of PCCW are leaders in their chosen fields and have accomplished a high level of recognized success in their career or vocational activity (other than activities related to Cornell). PCCW members demonstrate: interest in and concern for Cornell, its constituents, and its public image; a commitment to supporting gender equity, equality, and inclusion among all people affiliated with Cornell—students, staff, faculty, alumni, parents, and friends; willingness to become an active volunteer, beginning with responsibilities as a PCCW member.
Responsibilities: 
Members-at-large are expected to participate and contribute: sign up and actively participate on PCCW committees; attend in-person and virtual PCCW events (regional gatherings, informational sessions, faculty speaker webinars); nominate at least one or more alumni for PCCW membership. 
Members-at-large are encouraged to: serve as a role model for students as a mentor, speaker, or panelist; assist fundraising or building consensus for both Cornell and PCCW initiatives; attend Cornell signature and regional events: Homecoming, Reunion, or any sponsored regional event.

Requirements
Prerequisites: PCCW members must hold a degree from Cornell University and must not have previously served as a member-at-large of PCCW. Cornell faculty/staff are not eligible for PCCW membership (until the time when not employed by Cornell). PCCW adheres to Cornell’s non-discrimination policy and therefore membership is open to all alumni.
Dues Required: No 
Yearly Philanthropic Expectations: Make a yearly gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort, with a gift to one or more PCCW dedicated priorities encouraged.
Vote in the Annual Alumni Trustee Election: Yes

General Information
Nomination Start: 9/1/2026
Nomination End: 11/15/2026 
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Total Number of Seats: 300
Location: Non-geographic based
Eligible Constituents: Alumni

Time Commitment
Average Time Commitment: 1-2 hrs/month
Duration (Short Term Positions Only): Not Applicable
Term of Office: 6-year term
Number of Terms in Office: 1 term
Hiatus Required: No

Meetings
Meeting Attendance Required: Yes
Meetings Per Year: 1x year 
Meeting Details: Participate in Cornell Volunteer Summit in Ithaca in the fall.