Alumni Board
The USCA Alumni Association serves more than 16,000 alumni and seeks to have a board that reflects the diversity within the alumni body. The one common trait of all candidates will be their ability to advance USCA by engaging all alumni.
The Alumni Association
The USCA Alumni Association serves all university alumni. The association aims to advance USCA’s best interests and well-being by engaging all alumni in the institution’s life through communication, programming, services, and volunteer opportunities.
About the Alumni Board
The Alumni Board is an advisory group for and represents the Alumni Association. It is comprised of 15 members who must be active members (contributions of at least $25 made during the current fiscal year) and shall serve two-year terms. The Board will have at least one representative from each of the two colleges and from each of the three professional schools. Members will be selected by the Executive Committee of the Alumni Board.
Executive Board Members, 2023-2025
| Name | Graduation Year | Degree |
| Cat Fanchette, President | 1997 | Elementary Education |
| Tara Greene, Vice President | 2006 | History |
| Tami Nix, Secretary/Treasurer | 2015 | Business Administration |
| Vandy Amason | 1994 | Nursing |
| Brandon Baskett* | 2012 | Secondary Education - Education Alumni Chapter |
| Cheryl Graham | 2008 | Sociology |
| Jamel Hodges* | 2011 | Middle-Level Education – Black Alumni Council |
| Jeremy Jones | 2017, 2023 | Political Science (2017), MBA (2023) |
| Leigh Knotts | 1995 | Political Science |
| Salvatore Minolfo | 1994 | Elementary Education |
| Mike Mitchell | 1996 | Business Administration |
| Lawanda Patterson | 2004 | Math and Computer Science |
| Misty Sharpe | 2009 | Communication |
| Jeremy Stropes | 2019 | Business Administration |
| Maria Taylor | 1971 | Banksia-Education |
| Tiffany Todd | 2017 | English |
*Ex-Officio Members, 2023-2025
| Name | Position |
| Dr. Daniel Heimmermann | USCA Chancellor |
| Mary Driscoll | Vice Chancellor for University Advancement |
| Carmen Williams | Director of Alumni Relations |
| Corey Feraldi | Director of Career Services |
Goals
USCA's reputation continues to grow in the state, the Southeast, and nationally. With the addition of several new degree programs and academic offerings, we have increased student enrollment to almost 3,500 students. One of our major efforts is to reach out to alumni and engage them with their alma mater. Consistent with and in support of the university's strategic plan, Leading Forward, the Alumni Office has developed and are implementing four specific goals, which we refer to as M.E.R.G.E:
- Increasing Membership: Increase annual membership to 8%.
- Engaging our Alumni and Students: Networking with one another, current students, and the university.
- Student Retention and Recruitment: Increase participation in student retention and recruitment activities.
- Increase the Giving Rate and Involving Everyone: Increase the giving opportunities of our alumni. There is a place for everyone to use their talents, donate their time and/or gifts to assist their alma mater.