About Leadership Boards Boards Counsel. Connections. Community. To accelerate our institution in the direction of positive impact and professional prosperity, we need industry leaders and dedicated alumni at the helm. Each of our boards emboldens the Batten vision in a different way, and elevates our overall visibility in the process. Boards FOUNDATION BOARD ADVISORY BOARD ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD FOUNDATION BOARD The Foundation Board is made up of three factions that amplify the school’s philanthropic impact. The development committee assists with fundraising, while the finance committee is responsible for managing their earnings. The executive committee has close ties to school leadership and prioritizes any pressing issues for the full board to address. See Foundation Board Directory ADVISORY BOARD The Advisory Board strengthens the link between the Batten School and the world our students seek to influence. That means being a sounding board for the Dean, connecting the Batten community with innovative entrepreneurs and real-world policy makers, and serving as a resource for practical engagement and talent development. See Advisory Board Directory ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD The Alumni Advisory Board facilitates dynamic communication between the Batten School and its ever-expanding global network of change agents. Those well-cultivated alumni connections allow us to maintain an inclusive community, pinpoint areas that require improvement, and provide students with exciting career opportunities. See Alumni Advisory Board Directory Boards Directory Our boards promote the Batten School as a premier institution of leadership and public policy Aid the School in developing and strengthening strategic partnerships that develop and enhance institutional relationships with employers Increase student opportunities for research, internships, and full-time employment, and improve the quality of the applicant pool VIEW FULL BOARDS DIRECTORY