Here’s a summary of the eligibility criteria for candidates interested in running for the various offices in the 2024 supplementary elections
A candidate for the Office of the President must:
- Be a graduate of Covenant University’s full-time undergraduate programme
- Have graduated at least 7 years prior to elections
- Be a previous/current member of a recognized committee at the center/chapter/flight
- Submit references from 2 previous or current members of CUALA leadership, not on the Board (President, VPs, Chapter and Flight Leads)
- Be a practitioner of Covenant University’s core values
- Have a heart of service and be passionate about the advancement of the Alumni community
- Be a financially responsible member of the Association (no outstanding dues)
- Be a business professional at mid-level management (at least) or owner/co-owner of a financially stable business or social enterprise
- Have been actively involved with Alumni activities (projects, programmes and initiatives) within the last year
- Have a proven record of effectively leading a diverse team
- Be able to work and lead remotely
- Be in the right standing with Covenant University and CUALA
- Be willing to commit significant time to work on CUALA matters
A candidate for the Chapter and Flight Lead offices must:
- Be a graduate of Covenant University’s full-time undergraduate programme
- Be a practitioner of Covenant University’s core values
- Have a heart of service and be passionate about the advancement of the Alumni community and especially, their chapters and flights
- Have been actively involved with Alumni and Covenant University activities (projects, programmes and initiatives)
- Be a financially responsible member of the Association (no outstanding dues)
- Be a professional who is gainfully employed or be a owner/co-owner of a financially stable business or social enterprise
- Be able to organize and manage diverse groups
- Be able to work and lead remotely
- Be in the right standing with Covenant University and CUALA
- Be willing to commit sufficient time to work on CUALA matters