University of Toledo Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women

Advisory Board Job Description

Position Title:  Board Member, Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women (ECW)

Summary:  An ECW Board Member actively participates in fundraising to allow for implementation of the ECW Mission, Values and Beliefs.  That is, the Center for Women embraces the mission of the University of Toledo by supporting learning, discovery and engagement, and by enabling women to achieve their highest potential in an environment of diversity, respect and freedom of expression.

The ECW Values and Beliefs:

1. We believe that the ECW should foster women-friendly educational environments.
2. We believe that the ECW should provide access to technology and thereby enhance women's ability to be better global citizens.
3. We believe that the ECW should foster and value women's leadership styles.
4. We believe that the ECW should nurture an appreciation of diversity and civility.
5. We believe that the ECW should educate women as to their rights to dignity and safety in their education, work, community, and homes.
6. We believe that the ECW should foster women’s communities based on valuing the life choices of all women.

Selection Process:  Recommended by the Nominating Committee; elected by the Advisory Board, Appointed by the University of Toledo Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs& Enrollment Services.

Time Commitment: 

• Four-year terms as per Advisory Board By-Laws. 
• Regular attendance at full Board meetings (held quarterly).
• Participation in Committees as scheduled.

Responsibilities: 

• Ensures that By-Laws are followed with approval of the University of Toledo Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs& Enrollment Services.

• Actively participates in the development and implementation of fundraising for the ECW.

• Advises the ECW director in strategic planning within the University of Toledo and ECW missions.

• Networks for the ECW in the community and continually seeks new resources for the ECW.

• Assists in identifying new volunteer leadership for the ECW by suggesting candidates for the Board and Committees.

• Assists in identifying leaders for the ECW Executive in Residence Program.

• Completes a Board Member Self-Evaluation Form on an annual basis.