Catamount Philanthropy Council

Current CPC Member Zachary mans the CPC table on GivingTuesday

What is the Catamount Philanthropy Council?

The Catamount Philanthropy Council is a diverse group of select WCU students who possess strong leadership, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. This group is designed to strengthen the relationship between current students and alumni of Western Carolina University. These students work together to spread enthusiasm, energy, and help uphold traditions of WCU. The CPC serves as the student voice of the University to a variety of external and internal constituents.

Requirements to Apply:

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
You must be at least a second semester Freshman
You must have a minimum of 2 semesters remaining at WCU

Council Duties:

Attend CPC Meetings (quarterly)
Volunteer for at least 1 tabling or event during the academic year
Serve as a social media ambassador for the Office of Advancement

Benefits:

You will be able to:

Further develop your interpersonal, communication, & Leadership skills
Add the Leadership position to your resume
Attend specific Alumni Events
Network with other WCU Alumni, Students, & Friends
Make an impact by advocating on behalf of students regarding student philanthropy initiatives on campus

You will be provided:

VIP Access to select Advancement events
VIP Access to WCU Alumni Engagement Swag
A certificate of recognition from the Vice Chancellor of Advancement

Interested?

Please fill out this interest form to learn more about becoming one of our select Catamount Philanthropy Council members. Look for an upcoming information session that happens once a semester. For questions, please contact Tenisea Higgins at 828.227.3343.