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
Six members of the senior class, elected by all seniors eligible to vote in the Marshal elections. The six highest vote earners after the First and Second Marshal (3rd through 8th places) will become the Program Marshals. Taking on the responsibility of Program 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 the First and Second Marshal to set overall direction for programming and implement programs.
- Work with the First and Second Marshal to appoint Class Secretary, Class Treasurer, Media Team Members, and House Representatives.
EVENTS
- Lead a selection of programming efforts in partnership with other Program Marshals, including Merchandise, Real World, Social, and Reflections.
- Plan events related to your subcommittee and work with Media Team members and the Class Secretary to advertise events to the class.
- Work with the Class Treasurer, First and Second Marshals, and HAA staff to ensure bills related to your programmatic subcommittee are paid.
- Lead programmatic efforts for Senior Week events.
- Work with Harvard College Fund Marshals and staff to find ways to raise awareness of the mission and impact of the Harvard College Fund to members of the senior class and actively participate in HCF-related events throughout the year.
COMMUNICATIONS
- Respond to email communications from HAA and HCF staff and Class Committee members in a timely manner.
- Post to social media as requested.
MEETINGS
- Attend one weekly meeting:
- (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.
- Continue to attend Class Committee meetings when convened by the First and Second Marshal.
- 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 HAA and HCF staff.
- Work with the First and Second Marshal and the HAA on a transition and succession plan if you are planning to step down.