The 2027 Class Committee is supported by the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) in partnership with the Harvard College Fund (HCF). The priority of this committee is to bring the class together as a whole by modeling and facilitating communication, participation, volunteerism, and philanthropy among classmates. The Class Committee is formed in the senior year and continues in alumni life.
Senior Year Responsibilities
Two members of the senior class, elected by all seniors eligible to vote in the Marshal elections. The two highest vote earners will become the First and Second Marshal, respectively. Taking on the responsibility of First or Second Marshal is a significant time commitment senior year (average 5+ hours a week in fall semester/average 15+ hours a week in spring semester). You should consider this the most significant extracurricular commitment of your senior year.
LEADERSHIP
- Review all onboarding and resource documents and be knowledgeable of best practices and other support provided by the HAA and the HCF.
- Work with Program and Harvard College Fund Marshals to appoint Class Secretary, Class Treasurer, Media Team Members, and House Representatives.
- Communicate the mission of the Class Committee and inspire shared purpose among committee members.
- Embody the shared values of the Class Committee and communicate these values to classmates in word and action.
EVENTS
- Plan the Midyear Graduates Celebration in partnership with HAA staff.
- Plan the Class Day Exercises in partnership with HAA staff.
- Under the leadership of the Class Treasurer, consider the financial management of the Class, including the development and management of a solvent class treasury.
- Work with the Harvard College Fund Marshals and staff to find ways to raise awareness and understanding of the mission and impact of the HCF to members of the senior class and actively participate in HCF-related events throughout the year.
- Lead programmatic efforts for Senior Week events.
COMMUNICATIONS
- Respond to email communications from HAA and HCF staff and Class Committee members in a timely manner.
- Assist Class Secretary with responses to classmate inquiries throughout the year, including through Senior Week and Commencement Week.
- Post to social media as requested.
MEETINGS
- Participate in program meetings and efforts.
- Convene Class Committee meetings in partnership with HAA and HCF staff.
- Attend two weekly meetings:
- (Fall and spring) Attend weekly Cabinet meetings with HAA and HCF staff, Class Secretary, and Class Treasurer.
- (Fall and spring) Attend weekly Program meetings (First Marshal, Second Marshal, Program Marshals, Class Treasurer, and HAA Staff).
- Attend additional meetings and trainings as necessary.
- Attend Executive Committee meetings (6-7 throughout the year).
- Attend the Harvard College Volunteer Assembly.
Alumni Life Responsibilities
- Offer guidance to those in your role in the senior class.
- Review all onboarding and resource documents and be knowledgeable of best practices and other support provided by the HAA and the HCF.
- Work closely with the members of the Class Committee and activities chairs to plan, facilitate, and communicate about class and alumni activities regionally, on campus, and online.
- Convene the Class Committee for one-to-two meetings per year.
- Ensure all Class Committee members are actively fulfilling their alumni-life responsibilities.
- Continue to regularly monitor the Class Committee email account in partnership with the Class Secretary.
- Maintain contact with the HAA regarding matters of University and class interest.
- Nominate and recruit alumni volunteers, in consultation with other Class Committee members and the HAA and HCF staff.
- Continue as a contributing member of the HAA Recent Graduate Engagement Committee through the end of your ninth year out from graduation.
- Work with the Class Committee and HAA and HCF staff to recruit reunion committees.
- Work with HAA staff and fellow Cabinet members to choose reunion committee chairs.
- Work with your Class Committee and the HAA on a transition and succession plan if members are planning to step down.