Alumni Board of Directors gather around a plaque outdoors.

The Central Michigan University Alumni Association Board of Directors represents the interests of all CMU alumni by providing meaningful opportunities and connections for maintaining involvement with and commitment to Central Michigan University.

The Alumni Association Board of Directors fills board vacancies by appointment. Interest forms are accepted on a rolling basis. To be eligible for membership, alumni must have a degree from Central Michigan University and must also be or become a Gold Member of the Alumni Association. Members serve a three-year term and may be eligible to serve up to three additional, consecutive terms. The number of vacant seats each year varies based on returning board members and expiring terms.

Meet the CMU Alumni Association Board of Directors

Jacalyn Goforth '82

Emeritus Board Member

Houghton Lake, MI

Alumni Board of Directors member Jacalyn Goforth wearing a dark maroon shirt and golden necklace and she has shoulder-length light brown hair in front of a gray background.

City, State:

Houghton Lake, MI

Major(s):

BSBA - Accounting

Graduation year(s):

1982

Professional Title:

Retired Partner, PwC

Favorite Spot on Campus:

Warriner Hall

Please list any CMU Alumni affiliate groups, chapters, etc. that you are or have been involved with.

Former College of Business Foundation Treasurer, Firmer College of Business Administration Advisory Board, Former Accounting Department Advisory Board

Please share any personal or professional organizations you are involved in.

Chair of the Board HAP, Director Henry Ford Health, Governance Fellow NACD.

What advice would you give to current or prospective CMU students?

Build relationships with students and faculty. They will last a lifetime.