Alumni Community Action Group

The Alumni Community Action Group (ACAG) is a vibrant group of VU alumni who volunteer their time and expertise supporting the work of the Alumni Relations team.

The ACAG helps to develop and deliver the alumni relations strategy which aims to both offer benefit to alumni and grow active support for VU; helping to ensure the student and alumni experience and perspective is central to these endeavours.

Through their own alumni networks, they also help to make important connections across the broad and growing VU alumni community.

Action Group Members

: Mark has been involved with Victoria University for over 21 years.
Qualification: Graduate Diploma in Management, Graduate Diploma in Marketing and Master of Business, Victoria University.
Job: Network Strategy and Regulation Advisor, AGL.
Additional educational background: Bachelor of Engineering at Deakin University.
Industry experience: Mark has previously worked at the Australian Energy Market Operator, which operates the gas and electricity systems as well as the wholesale gas and wholesale electricity markets across South East Australia.
He has worked in the energy industry for over 33 years in both gas and electricity and has been involved in many aspects of energy market reform, including the introduction of the Victorian gas market in 1999, the development of the Australian National Gas Market and many changes relating to Metering Competition. Mark also lectured in marketing at RMIT’s Faculty of Business between 2002 and 2012.
Awards and industry achievements: Victoria University’s 90 Legends of the Faculty of Business and Law, in 2006.
Community involvement: In his early years Mark was involved with various Apex Club’s for many years holding roles such as Secretary and President, and is now involved in the backstage operation of many arts groups, including the Williamstown Little Theatre, various community choirs, such as Melbourne Singers of Gospel, the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
: Maxwell has been involved with Victoria University for over 10 years, previously as a student and now as Chair of the Alumni Action Group (AAG).
Job: Chief Executive Officer, Football Federation Victoria.
Qualifications: Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Bachelor of Arts (Sports Administration) from Victoria University.
Industry experience: Maxwell is an experienced professional with a breadth and depth of expertise in business, and from the sports industry. Currently the Executive Director at Melbourne Queer Film Festival, some of his past positions include CEO of Football Federation Victoria, Basketball ACT, ComfortDelGro Cabcharge (CDC) Victoria Pty Ltd and NetSports Management Pty Ltd.
At present, Maxwell is also the National Vice President of the Graduate Management Association of Australia. Previously he had been involved with Minus18 (as a Board Member and Treasurer), and the Victoria University Student Union (Chairperson – Sunbury Campus), to name a few.
Awards & industry achievements:
Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Leadership Excellence Award, 2016 State Winner - ACT, for the Not-For-Profit category.
Victoria University, Young Achiever Alumni Award – 2015.
Victoria University, College of Business, Most Outstanding Student, Master of Business Administration, Class of 2012.
Australian Council for Health Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) Victorian Branch’s Most Outstanding Graduate in the Bachelor of Arts (Sports Administration), Victoria University, Class of 2004.
Community involvement: Maxwell is a donor of Victoria University through his philanthropic support of the Blue Diamond Society. He also has been involved with numerous community and sports associations.

Become a member

With almost 300,000 graduates from more than 140 countries, our VU Alumni represent a diverse, vibrant, and talented group of individuals. We’re looking for Alumni Community Action Group (ACAG) members to serve as strategic thought leaders and collaborators, supporting our VU Alumni Relations team to drive engagement and help our alumni stay connected with VU.

Express your interest or nominate a member by sending your nomination form to [email protected] .

Alumni Action Group nomination form (PDF, 195.4 KB)

: Member benefits
Expand your network and connect with peers.
Develop leadership skills in a supportive, non-work environment.
Build and exercise your professional skills and expertise.
Help develop and drive strategic and operational plans for Alumni Relations and VU.
Gain personal satisfaction from making a positive impact on the VU community!
Expectations
By accepting a position on the VU ACAG, members agree to commit to the values of VU, participate in a range of events and programs, and accept the responsibilities associated with the membership.
An ACAG member is expected to commit to several key responsibilities, including:
Attending ACAG meetings and actively participating in discussions and decision-making.
Contributing their skills, expertise, and resources to help achieve the goals of the VU Alumni Relations team.
Represent VU Alumni at various events (both university and external).
Working collaboratively with other members and stakeholders.
Promoting VU alumni events and fundraising activities with your networks
Leading by example to encouraging more alumni to get involved with the VU community. and contributing to a culture of support and belonging.
Advising and supporting the university in developing and enhancing programs, services, and opportunities for students, alumni, and staff.
Helping identity and approach potential sponsors, donors, and partners when required.
Identifying and assisting in sourcing experts and knowledge leaders who can support the goals of the VU Alumni Relations team.
Advocating for alumni within the university and its leadership.
Additional roles & responsibilities
Alumni Community Action Group Chair
Advocate and promote the ACAG in the VU community.
Provide strategic direction and leadership to the group.
Lead development of annual work plan of activities.
Chair ACAG meetings.Alumni Community Action Group–Nomination Form & Terms of Reference Page 4 of 4 Alumni Community Action Group Events Lead
Work with the VU Alumni Relations team in coordinating and overseeing the planning and execution of educational and professional development events for alumni.
Identify and liaise with speakers, trainers, and facilitators for workshops, seminars, and webinars.
Develop and promote continuous learning opportunities for alumni.
Alumni Community Action Group Events Lead
Work with the VU Alumni Relations team in coordinating and overseeing the planning and execution of educational and professional development events for alumni.
Identify and liaise with speakers, trainers, and facilitators for workshops, seminars, and webinars.
Develop and promote continuous learning opportunities for alumni.
Alumni Action Group Social Media Lead
Work with the Alumni Relations team in developing and implementing a social media strategy to enhance alumni engagement and visibility.
Monitor VU Alumni social media accounts, ensuring regular and relevant content.
Create and curate engaging posts, stories, and updates about alumni events, achievements, and opportunities.
Limitations
Members are not recognised as official representatives of VU and should refrain from publicly speaking or making statements on record on behalf of VU unless expressly authorised to do so.
Members are not authorised to enter a contract, partnership, or financial commitment on behalf of VU.
Time commitment
Serve a renewable three-year tenure.
Members can resign at any time.
Attend majority of ACAG meetings each year.
Volunteer at alumni and university events/programs/functions per year.
Provide feedback and input on alumni engagement activities.

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