The Adult Scholars Leadership Alumni was founded in 1991 following the completion of UNCW's first Leadership program for older adults. The program and alumni group are among a handful in the United States. ASLA is governed by a board of directors, consisting of a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer and two representatives from each ASLP class. The board meets once a month, prior to the general meeting, to adminster ASLA business.
Board members serve for a term of one year.
Meetings are not generally held in July and August. Dues-paying alumni receive a UNCW parking permit, university library privileges card, select mailings, discount tickets to Seahawk basketball games and a monthly newsletter. To arrange programs and activities that provide a social environment for the members to interact and enjoy fellowship. To bring ASLA members together with community experts to learn more about the region's issues, problems, creative possiblities and future plans. To establish a working relationship with UNCW and other community agencies so members can volunteer their skills, knowledge, abilities and time to enhance the quality of life.