What is the Salesforce.org Higher Education Advisory Council?

We are a group of Salesforce for higher ed thought leaders who are passionate about this platform and believe in its ability to transform our institutions, our industry, and the lives of our constituents.

Mission StatementThe Higher Education Advisory Council will collaborate with Salesforce and industry partners to make Salesforce work for Higher Ed.We fulfill this mission by:• Leveraging our collective higher ed, IT, and Salesforce expertise to make a difference on

our campuses• Maintaining a collaborative community that shares code, best practices, and

documentation• Identifying needs and advocating for solutions• Connecting with new and prospective Salesforce.org higher ed customers• Participating in outreach efforts through webinars, blogs, Higher Ed Summit presentations,

Force For Change Grant applications, etc.• Recognizing the diversity of functionalities and needs of higher ed institutions

Officers: 2016-17

Chair

Kathy LueckemanMaryville Univer-

sity

Vice Chair

Laura CampbellAlgonquin College

Immediate Past Chair

Colleen WhelanProvidence Univer-

sity

Secretary

Florence ParodiUniversity of Mi-

ami

Committee Chair

Amjad AyoubiTulane University

Members: 2016-17

Brian GnattUniversity of Mary-

land

Ryan ClemensSan Francisco State

UniversityPhillip Knutel

Babson CollegeCheryl Cerny

Worcester PolytechnicInstitute

Melissa KwiloszArizona State

University

Carrie OttoUniversity of Minne-

sota

Yannick LejeuneIONIS Education

Group

Returning Mem-bersStewart AndersonUniversity of Edinburgh

Amjad AyoubiTulane University

Kari BryanTexas A&M – Commerce

Laura CampbellAlgonquin College

Joanna IturbeUniversity of Colorado Boulder

Becky JoffreyCornell University

Kathy LueckemanMaryville University

Florence ParodiUniversity of Miami

Erin SmithNortheastern University

Colleen WhelanProvidence College

New Members

Deborah PaterickArizona State

University

Kalman SweetwineUniversity of Col-

oradoBoulder

Chris TompkinsIndiana University

Benefits of Council Membership

Work and network with diverse and talented peers

Participate in committees and initiatives with schools from across the globe• Higher Ed Office

Hours• Higher Ed User Group• Force for Change

Grant committee• Salesforce.org and

partner webinars,• and more!

Connect Collaborate LeadShare

Share professional expertise, insights and experiences

Serve as go-to reference in SME area

Contribute/“give back” to the higher education community

Membership in private LinkedIn group to display on professional profile

Serve as hosts and facilitators for meetups and receptions at events

Help inform product development and roadmaps

Interact with Salesforce.org leadership at meetings and throughout the year

Connect Collaborate LeadShare

Duties and Responsibilities of Council Members

Attend at least one of the following annual events: Dreamforce, Higher Education SummitActively participate in Council calls/meetings• Participate in 50% of

calls/ meetings (extenuating circumstances may be approved by the executive committee)

Provide product feedback to Salesforce about needs/concerns of Higher Ed clientsOther duties/ responsibilities as defined

Actively participate in/volunteer for Council initiatives/ Committees, including Higher Ed Office Hours, User Group, etc.Present, Write Blogs, Post in “Power of Us” HubCollaborate on initiatives like the Force for Change Grant

Example Attributes of Council Members• Current Salesforce.com client at a higher education institution• Senior-level higher ed subject matter expert (administration,

IT, teaching) using Salesforce• Active in “Power of Us Hub” and/or “Success” Community• Frequent reference for prospective Higher Ed clients• Resource for best practices• Guest Blogger for Salesforce.org• Presenter/speaker at Salesforce.org events and webinars

• Presenter/speaker at higher ed conferences• Leader of notable Salesforce initiatives on their campus• Willingness/motivation to actively volunteer and participate• Thought leader willing to give feedback on customer

experience, product and roadmap• Volunteer participant in council initiatives

Council Nominations ProcessNominations will be accepted each year through June 30

Nominations will be accepted through an online form

A member of the executive committee will interview each nominee

The executive committee will vote on all nominations between July 1 and September 30

Terms of approved nominees will begin on October 1 annuallyNew members will be invited to the meeting the day before DreamforceNote: Membership is person-oriented, not school-oriented. Schools can have only two members, one of which is the voting member unless the second member is an officer

Officer Succession Model

Member Committee Chair Secretary Vice

Chair ChairImmediat

e Past Chair

All nominees are considered for member status in the councilMembership is for one yearWith the exception of officers, current members need to submit nominations each year just as new members doNominees may designate their interest in becoming an officerWith the exception of the founding officers, all officers will begin as the Committee Chair and proceed through each office, serving for one year in each position

Questions?Connect with us in the Power of Us HUB https://powerofus.force.com

Find more information at www.salesforce.org/highered/higher-ed-advisory-council/