Date: 20/08/2024
Ref. No.: 9-10-945/24
CALL FOR UWC MOSTAR ALUMNI FOR THE COLLEGE BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Dear UWC Mostar alumni
UWC Mostar (Foundation Board) seeks to nominate a new alumni representative on the College Board (CB) who will step into the position in October 2024. This letter calls on UWC Mostar alumni interested in participating actively in the CB to apply for the position.
According to the Rules of the Accredited United World College in Mostar, the mandate of the CB members lasts for four years. It is a collective mandate that started in September 2023 and will end in September 2027.
The CB consists of up to thirteen members, representing the following:
- The Founder of UWC in Mostar (Foundation Education in Action)
- UWC Mostar staff
- UWC Mostar parents
- UWC Mostar alumni
- UWC International
- Others
UWC Mostar seeks candidates who could contribute in one or several of the following areas:
- Local Bosnian financial and legal knowledge
- Student well-being, including mental health
- United World Colleges and IB networks
- Western Balkans as a region
- Education in transition, conflict, and post-conflict environments
The work on the CB is voluntary; however, the reasonable costs of travel and stay in Mostar for the duration of meetings are covered by the school. Face-to-face meetings are held up to two times a year (usually in October and May), while Zoom meetings are held in February and as required. The first meeting at which attendance would be required will be held in October 2024.
The nominated Board member will also act as head of the Alumni Board. The Alumni Board is looking for someone who can help them address some of the following challenges:
- How to create an impact in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region, in line with our mission statement, considering the high share of our alumni who choose to live abroad;
- How to constructively engage our alumni base (less than 30% of alumni donate to the Endowment or contribute to the college in non-financial ways, compared to >90% of alumni that received financial aid);
- How to increase the degree of trust between alumni and the college.
The expected time commitment is 3-6 hours per month. For more information on the responsibilities of the Alumni Board members please follow the link Alumni Board - UWC Mostar.
How to apply:
Kindly forward your application, consisting of your CV (max two pages) and a brief motivation statement (max one page) to the College Board Secretary, Ms. Nina Špago, at the following email address: , by Monday, September 9, 2024.
The motivation statement should include the following question:
- What can you contribute to the College Board based on your educational, professional, or personal background?
The College Board and the College consider the alumni input and contribution through the board to be invaluable. Kindly refer to the attachment for information on the responsibilities of the CB members.
Thank you very much in advance for your interest, and we are looking forward to your application.
Best regards,
Ivan Lorenčič
Chair of the College Board
UWC Mostar
