Standing Committees

  • Alumni Giving Committee

    This committee is responsible for developing plans in conjunction with Virginia State University for increasing alumni giving to both the University and the Association.

  • Awards Committee

    This committee is responsible for developing awards and recognition programs for alumni, faculty, staff, and students of Virginia State University on behalf of the Association. The committee also recommends to the Association’s Board of Directors recipients for special alumni awards.

  • Budget and Finance Committee

    This committee is responsible for planning and developing the Association’s annual budget; maintaining fiscal practices and programs to support the Association’s financial needs; authorizing internal and external audits and bonding procedures; and acting as custodians of the Association’s funds and monitoring spending to be sure that the budget is being adhered to and that funds are not expended without proper authority. The committee also encourages the Association’s thrift and review records of the Financial Secretary and the Treasurer quarterly.

  • Bylaws Committee

    This committee serves as a resource for the Association, its Chapters & Affiliates, and members on questions relating to Bylaws and/or parliamentary procedure. As requested by the Executive Committee, the President, or the membership, the committee is responsible for reviewing and preparing all recommendations for amendment and revision in the proper order for submission to the Board of Directors. The committee is responsible for studying problems concerning the Association Bylaws; interpret bylaw questions; and draft possible amendments and revisions to the bylaws that help implement solutions to problems.

  • Fund Raising Committee

    This committee is responsible for planning and prioritizing the Association’s fundraising goals and for ensuring that these initiatives are in compliance with the University’s and the Association’s fundraising guidelines.

  • Heritage and Archives Committee

    This committee is responsible for gathering, organizing, and maintaining a record of noteworthy news regarding alumni and the Association.

  • Information and Communication Committee

    This committee is responsible for obtaining news and information from chapters, Board Members, and the University to distribute to Association members via various media platforms.

  • Legislative Committee

    This committee oversees legislation, both State and Federal, which may have an effect on the University. The committee also explores and recommends positions that the Association should take on various legislative and/or political issues and secures financial support for Virginia State from local, state, and Federal Government sources.

  • Membership Task Force Committee

    This committee is responsible for developing programs and strategies to increase membership, retain those who are currently active members, establish commitments with previous members, and recruiting new membership and Chapters for the Association.

  • Program Committee

    This committee recommends and plans activities for Homecomings, Alumni Weekend, and other University activities in conjunction with VSU's Office of Alumni Relations and Office of Institutional Advancement.

  • Recruitment Committee

    This committee oversees the Association’s student recruitment program and works cooperatively with Virginia State University’s Student Recruitment Program.

  • Special Committees

    This committee includes Legal Advisory, and other ad hoc committees. The National President is responsible for appointing such special committees as deemed necessary for the proper transaction of the business of the Association.

VSU Trojan 10 Under 10 Award Program

The Virginia State University "Trojan 10 Under 10" award program recognizes the achievements of alumni who earned their first VSU degree (undergraduate or graduate) within the last 10 years.  From teachers and thinkers to entrepreneurs and creators, leaders and visionaries, risk-takers, and dreamers, our young alumni are changing lives and making an impact. To honor their accomplishments, nominate a recent graduate for the VSU "Trojan 10 Under 10."

Criteria

  1. Earned their first VSU degree (undergraduate or graduate) from VSU within the past 10 years (May 2014 – May 2025).
  2. Demonstrates commitment to maintaining a lifelong relationship with VSU
  3. Made important contributions to their community through service
  4. Made an impact and reached remarkable success in their profession

Nomination Applications for 2025 are now open from October 22, 2024, to November 22, 2024.

 

VSUAA President on the Move

VSUAA President Laurie Carpenter recently met with campus leaders representing SGA, Staff Senate, Faculty Senate, and President Abdullah. Engagement and collaboration are in the works!

 



VSU Trojan Explosion $40 for Forty Campaign

In celebration of the rich marching band history at Virginia State University and Homecoming 2024, you are encouraged to participate in the Trojan Explosion 40 for Forty Campaign. Donate a gift in support of scholarships for deserving band students. You are being asked to donate $40 or multiples thereof for the number of years that the band has been known as the Trojan Explosion, the name given to the band in 1984 by Mr. Harold "Big Whistle" Haughton, Band Director Emeritus.

If you are a former band member or VSC/VSU alumnus, love to watch and hear our marching band perform, or want to help a student attend and graduate from VSU or all of the above, we ask for your support. Any amount given will be appreciated as we seek to raise an additional $40,000 for scholarships.

The campaign will include monthly contests, challenges, recognitions, and prize drawings.

To donate online, visit www.bit.ly/vsutx40for40

Make checks payable to:

Trojan Explosion Booster Association
1726 Hungary Road
Henrico, VA 23228

Put 40 for 40 in the Memo Line
 

VSU Class of 1980

Class of 1980

The VSU Class of 1980  proudly had a float in the 2024 VSU Homecoming Parade. Classmates on the float were Gracie Quarles, Willie Elliott, Jr. Bryan Frazier., Stephanie Hicks- Willett, Larry Smith, Marcellus Dungee, Yvonne Humphries,  Debra Patrick, Sadie Strong, Linda White, Rosalind Wilder- Simpson, Carolyn Young, and Theodore Gaines. These classmates also helped pay for the float but were unable to ride. Darnell Woods,,Dr. Renee Escoffery, Lanita Thweat, Barbara Williams, Doris Heath, and Dennis Snead.

Pictures from the VSUAA Annual Meeting

Click here to check out pictures from Alumni Weekend 2024.    

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