In October 2003, the Department established a Board of Alumni Visitors. Seven distinguished alumni serve on the Board, which is currently chaired by Spencer D. Klein.
The Alumni Board of Visitors brings together a small number of selected individuals from across the nation and from diverse career paths. Board members meet on campus once or twice a year to work with faculty, students, other alumni and friends of Penn State to help advance the cause of the Department.
The Board’s mission is to work with the Political Science Department to promote its strategic advancement by energizing our alumni base, engaging with and supporting our students, and facilitating the work of our faculty. The goal is to support those activities that will help the Department continue on its trajectory of increased national influence, greater student support, and continued excellence in teaching. The Board supports all the missions of the Department, including undergraduate teaching, student enrichment activities, graduate education and recruitment, and faculty research, retention, and recruitment.
Board members….
Meet with and help our students understand the current issues of professional development and career advancement in various fields; help to create opportunities for our students including internships, law school, graduate and professional school advising, career networking, and providing information about career options.
Act as ambassadors for the Political Science Department to alumni, friends, and the community at large, helping to ensure that more become aware of the excellence of our educational offerings, student accomplishments, and faculty activities.
Assist the Department Head in developing programs and materials aimed at encouraging external support for our programs, including helping to develop materials and a strategic plan for our long-term fund-raising goals.
Provide financial support to the department through personal contributions and participation in selected fund-raising activities.
Current Members:
Member Biographical Information: click here.
Send questions, comments, or suggestions about the activities of the Board to Donna Bahry at dlb46@psu.edu.