Terry College of Business - Fall 2008 - (Page 9) news about te r r y C o l l e g e s t u D e n t s , F a C u l t y anD alumni Terry Dean’s Advisory Council formed By David Dodson (ABJ ’89) he Terry College of Business has formed a new senior-level committee of volunteers to advise the dean on the strategic direction of the college, to help foster corporate relations, and to lead initiatives for the good of the college. The Terry Dean’s Advisory Council is composed of 25 members, but that’s not a fixed number, says Dean Robert Sumichrast. In forming the council, Sumichrast says he targeted business leaders who were enthusiastic about giving their time and expertise, in addition to their financial support, to promote the goals of the college. “We’ve also made an effort to recruit TDAC members who are widely dispersed across the country,” he adds, “so that we expand the reputation of the college and capture a more complete picture of the business climate throughout the nation in the council’s deliberations.” Taylor Glover (BBA ’73) is chairing TDAC in its first year. Glover is the president and CEO of Turner Enterprises Inc. in Atlanta, a former Merrill Lynch executive, and past member and chair of the college’s Board of Overseers. “I commend Dean Sumichrast for seeking out an Advisory Council to help him develop the strategic goals for the Terry College and then deliver on those initiatives,” says Glover. “Members are passionate about the Terry College and the University of Georgia, and we look forward to helping Dean Sumichrast realize our goals.” Terry College oF T mark SOrrOW (from left) Bill Griffin (BBA ’72), Dean Sumichrast, and Taylor Glover (BBA ’73) discuss the strategic direction of the college at the September meeting of the Terry Dean’s Advisory Council. Glover is chairing the 25-member council in its first year. TDAC will complement the Alumni Board and the Young Alumni Board. The council has formed two task forces. The first is a Strategic Task Force, which will assess the college’s current strengths and advise the college on long-term business trends that may affect the curriculum and, more generally, the college. The second is a Facilities Task Force, which will assist with all aspects of developing a plan to replace Terry’s current facilities. Sumichrast says the council will serve a complementary role to the college’s two other volunteer boards — the Alumni Board of Directors and the Young Alumni Board. “The majority of Dean’s Advisory Council members are alumni, but there’s a place for non-alumni as well,” says Sumichrast. “Many business leaders understand the importance of supporting UGA and the Terry College. We want to be able to accept help from these leaders and their organizations. “I envision that TDAC will be asked to provide advice on strategic issues, while the Alumni Board is more likely to get directly involved in alumni programs, ensuring the continuing success of big events like our Alumni Awards and Gala and the Terry Third Thursday speaker series. And in many cases, the Young Alumni Board will function as a junior partner to the Alumni Board, helping them host events like the gala, as well as addressing the interests of recent graduates with their own programs.” ■ For a full list of TDAC members, see p. 67, or go to www.terry.uga.edu/tdac. Fall 2008 • 9 Business http://www.terry.uga.edu/tdac
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