Become a DCAA Director | Durham College

The Durham College Alumni Association (DCAA) Board of Directors invites applications from the alumni membership to serve in a voluntary capacity as a Board Director. Three, three-year term, positions and one, one-year term, position are available beginning September 2024.

The DCAA Board of Directors strives to maintain a balanced representation of the diverse alumni community from each of the nine Academic Faculties. All applications from eligible alumni members will be considered based on merit and competencies required by the Board; however, preference will be given to candidates who are graduates of the following Faculties:

Hospitality & Horticultural Science,
Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship, and
Science, Engineering & Information Technology.

In addition, representation for International Alumni, young graduates, and recent graduates (graduated in 2020 and beyond) will be a focus in order to fill existing gaps on the Board.

A nominee for Board Director, at the time of application for nomination, must be an alumni member as defined in the DCAA Constitution dated September 15, 2021, Article 5.02, in good standing as determined by the current Board. There is no honorarium for service to the Board.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to alumni@durhamcollege.ca, highlighting qualifications and experience. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

About the DCAA:

The Durham College Alumni Association (DCAA), serving more than 114,500 graduates of Durham College, is represented by a Board of Directors comprised of twelve elected representatives from its membership. Our Vision is to be “a diverse global network of DC alumni that supports and encourages its members to stay connected by inspiring collaboration, engagement, giving, and a commitment to success for future generations.” Our Mission is “Bringing the Durham College Community Together.”

In addition to providing programs and activities that serve alumni members, we help support, improve, and serve the college with a goal of maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship and networking opportunities for current students and alumni. Through its activities, the DCAA also generates funding to provide scholarships, bursaries, and special projects in support of current students at Durham College.

For more information, view the 2021-2024 DCAA Strategic Plan.