Morse Leadership Advisory Board (MLAB)

Morse Leadership Advisory Board  

The Morse Leadership Advisory Board (MLAB) is established to support the Director and Assistant Director (AD) of the Morse Leadership Institute (MLI) in making decisions, developing the vision, and formulating strategies for the institute. The board members will: 

  • Provide guidance and advocacy for the Director and AD. 

  • Share and advocate for the institute's mission and initiatives. 

  • Provide MLI students with networking experiences and career opportunities. 

  • Assist with fundraising efforts through personal donations or by identifying other donors and opportunities. 

Board Structure: 

  • Target Number of Board Members: 12-20 members 

  • Term of Service: Minimum term of two years with option to serve a second term. 

 

Advisory Board Member Responsibilities 

MLAB members have several general responsibilities:  

  • Attendance and Engagement  

  • Advocacy 

  • Community Engagement 

  • Fundraising 

  • Professional Development 

  • Programmatic Feedback 

 

Current Advisory Board Sub-Committees: 

  • Fundraising 

  • Social Engagement 

  • Student Outreach 

 

Executive Roles: 

  • Board Chair Responsibilities:  

  • Main contact between the board and MLI 

  • Guides board members and ensures communication 

  • Works with the executive director to define goals for the MLIAB 

  • Leads board and executive meetings 

  • Prepare monthly meeting agendas 

  • Recruits, supports and orients new board members 

  • Creates a board succession plan 

  • Vice-Chair Responsibilities:  

  • Main contact for committees, checking progress and offering support 

  • Acts as a backup to the Chair 

  • Leads board meetings if the Chair is unavailable 

  • Helps committee chairs align with the organization’s vision 

  • Student Liaison Responsibilities: 

  • Student Representation 

  • Advisory and Consultation 

  • Communication and Collaboration 

  • Event and Initiative Support.  

 

If you are interested in serving on the MLAB or would like a detailed list of member responsibilities, please request the MLAB Board Charter from Morse.Institute@wwu.edu