President's Advisory Council

“I greatly appreciate the PAC members' energy and enthusiasm. They bring to the table a great deal of expertise gained in numerous career fields and life experiences, and personify the best of the College’s mission and values. I’m really grateful for their commitment, wise counsel and friendship.”

— President Jim Reynolds
 

Mission

The mission of the President’s Advisory Council of Wilmington College is to assist the President, the Board of Trustees, and the Advancement staff in broadening and deepening the College’s relationships with alumni, parents, friends, businesses, foundations, and the federal and state government to develop financial resources that will ensure fiscal stability, program growth, and facilities improvement.

 Members of the President's Advisory Council posed for a quick photo during their Fall 2012 meeting while they were en route to a campus tour that featured the College's plan for landscaping and associated aesthetic features on the grounds.

Elizabeth Garvey speaks with Evan Williams and Peggy Sturdivant at the Fall 2012 meeting.

PAC Member Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the President’s Advisory Council shall include:

(A) Assist the College in developing financial resources through both identification and introduction of friends of the College;
(B) Increase the number of friends the College has outside the obvious circles of its alumni and current student families;
(C) Serve as goodwill ambassadors to strengthen the College's relationships with existing friends;
(D) Provide advice and assistance in enhancing the image and credibility of the College among broader constituencies; and
(E) As informed citizens about the structure and operations, bring a unique outside perspective to the current and future plans of the College

 
PAC members listen to agriculture professor Monte Anderson's discussion on the College's master plan for campus landscaping.

 
Fellow Class of 1965 members Al Townsend (left) and Ed Sherman chat during a break at the PAC's Fall 2012 meeting.

Meetings

Frequency: The President’s Advisory Council shall ordinarily meet two times a year during the fall and spring semesters. The dates for these meetings shall be established by the President and notification shall be given at the spring semester meeting for the following year.