Syracuse University

The Secretary oversees Trustee Relations at Syracuse University. Their mission is to support the work of the Board, serve its members and continually seek ways to improve the overall effectiveness of the Board. The Secretary gives notice of all meetings of the Board and Executive Committee and is present at and records the minutes of all meetings. The Secretary is also the custodian of the Charter and Bylaws, minutes, records and other documents of the Board and its committees and the custodian of the Seal of the University.

Secretary

Lil Breul O'Rourke, Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Vice President for Principal Gifts is the liaison between trustees and the campus community.

Ms. O'Rourke has been with Syracuse University since 1983 serving in the Division of Institutional Advancement. Her career in higher education advancement at Syracuse has covered a broad range of responsibilities including alumni relations, central based regional development, advancement for the College of Arts and Sciences. Most recently she served as Vice President for Development and Chief Development Officer.

Ms. O'Rourke earned her Bachelor of Arts at Syracuse University from the College of Arts and Sciences and Master of Arts in Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. She currently serves on the Philanthropy Commission for the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, the board of directors for Syracuse University Library Associates, National Alumni Association of Syracuse University and Syracuse University Press.

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