National Council
Overview
RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering National Council comprises a talented group of individuals called upon regularly to advise the dean on strategic issues and initiatives of major significance to the College, while also shaping visionary plans for the future.
They provide critical input, analysis and philanthropic support, as well as promoting the College with external audiences. Membership consists of alumni, parents, friends, and corporate partners of RIT who are leaders in their fields and can provide national and global perspectives.
Meet The National Council
Ford Motor Company
Associate Director of Corporate Strategy
Peter J Arthur Consulting
Owner
Vy Venture Group, LLC
Founder/President
L3Harris Technologies
Vice President of Engineering for the Tactical Communications sector
Americas Sales at Axelera AI
Vice President
Toyota Material Handling North America
Chief Operations Officer
Cirrus Logic
General Manager (Retd.)
Cirrus Logic
Global Manufacturing Operations Program Manager
Impossible Objects
CEO
Keysight Technologies
Service and Solutions Program Manager
Barnes Aerospace
Chief Operating Officer (Retd.)
Micatu, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
D3 Engineering
President & CTO
Resideo
Director, Strategic Talent Operations
Wild Fork Mexico
CEO and President
DivX, LLC
Head of Intellectual Property Licensing
Vargas Associates
President
Swift- Info Technology Ltd.
Co-Founder
Expectations and Responsibilities
The Council meets twice annually in the fall and spring. Membership is by invitation only from the Dean. Members serve three-year terms, renewable once, and are eligible for re-appointment after a break in service at discretion of the Dean. A Chair, appointed by the Dean, typically serves a two-year term.
Expectations of Council members are intentionally limited to make it possible for busy individuals to participate. They include:
- Provide counsel to the Dean through formal meetings, as well as on an individual basis periodically throughout the year.
- Attend at least one meeting annually.
- Facilitating introductions for the College within your own network.
- Support the College philanthropically on an annual basis, minimally as a member of the Sentinel Society, preferably at a leadership level.
- A willingness to consider a special gift to an area of particular interest during their term.
On a voluntary basis and as interest and available time allow, Council members may also participate in one or more of the following other activities:
- Speak to classes
- Attend RIT events
- Consult with faculty and students
- Give presentations to campus audiences
- Recruit students for co-op and/or full-time career opportunities