2024 ACPA Leadership Council Selection Process

available 6 May 2024

The annual ACPA Leadership Council Selection Process will open beginning on Monday, 6 May 2024. Thank you for visiting this 2024 Leadership Council Selections site to learn more about available positions for election and appointment processes, including timelines for each process.

At the 2023 Annual Business Meeting, ACPA members approved a new governance model for the Association that begin implementation in March 2024 (Phase 1) and will be fully in place as of February 2025. This selection process in 2024 will identify the leaders who will begin their roles on the Leadership Council at the start of Phase 2 (the final phase) of the new model.

The ACPA Leadership Council Selection Processes are opportunities to ensure that people with the necessary competencies are leading ACPA and providing governance that will fulfill the objectives of the Association. It is also an opportunity for new leaders to contribute to long lasting sustainable goals and outcomes. Our Association’s leaders should represent the increasing diversity of our membership as well as have a demonstrated commitment and capacity to deliver on the strategic priorities of ACPA. Equity, diversity, and inclusion competencies are critical requirements of leadership in ACPA. Embedding and integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion into the Association’s core activities is an ongoing, critical responsibility. As part of ACPA’s legacy, we have a renewed commitment to these competencies and their application. These competency elements must include knowledge, skills, and experiences engaging and partnering with individuals and groups from multiple and intersecting identities with the capacity to integrate diverse views and information into leadership decision-making. ACPA leaders work to champion the interests of students, faculty, and staff ensuring high standards of quality and consistent service, support, and growth for our membership.

ELECTED POSITIONS TIMELINE

Elected positions only: President-Elect, Vice President-Elect for Membership, Vice President-Elect for Volunteer Leadership, Chair of Professional Development, Coordinator-Elect for Commissions, and Members-at-Large (x4, including 1 International)

APPOINTED POSITIONS TIMELINE

Appointed positions only: ACPA26 in Baltimore Convention Chair, Chair of Nominations & Elections, Chair of Racial Justice Strategies, Chair of Research & Scholarship, Chair of Universal Design Strategies, Leadership Council Administrator, and Past President

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Descriptions of each role are linked to the position names below

Positions to be Appointed in 2024:

• Chair, ACPA26 Convention in Baltimore (1.5-year term from time of appointment)
• Chair, Nominations & Elections (2-year term, no elect year)
• Chair, Racial Justice Strategies (2-year term, no elect year)
• Chair, Research & Scholarship (2-year term, no elect year)
• Chair, Universal Design Strategies (2-year term, no elect year)
• Leadership Council Administrator (1-year term, no elect year)
• Past President (1-year term, no elect year)

Additional information

• Participating in the ACPA Leadership Council is similar to being a trustee of a college and university, rather than planning professional development or networking opportunities. The Leadership Council is responsible for ACPA’s financial wellbeing, strategic planning, and business practices and not as involved in day-to-day operations, programs, or services as most members might think. Many apply for governance leadership positions because they have had positive and meaningful experiences in programming or services on behalf of the Association and are surprised by the business-oriented nature of carrying out ACPA’s fiduciary duties. As ACPA is a non-profit organization (registered 501c3), we are required to meet certain legal and business requirements to sustain. The Leadership Council operates using an information informal version of Parliamentary Procedure for conducting business meetings, and newly elected officers will receive training and guidance for participating in these meetings.
• The positions available in this election require various levels and amounts of time and commitment. Beyond the President-Elect/President (15-20 hours per week) and Vice Presidents (10-15 hours per week), most Leadership Council positions should expect and be capable of spending 5-10 hours per week on ACPA-related meetings, communications, and projects. Participation in all Leadership Council and working council meetings is expected for these positions.
• Position descriptions require all interested applicants be “in good standing” with the Association. “In good standing” simply means that an individual’s ACPA membership is current and there are no active restrictions on membership or participation in Association activities/initiatives. Beyond active membership, the eligibility requirements for each Leadership Council role are outlined on the individual position descriptions.
• Interested applicants are encouraged to consult with supervisors, mentors, current or previous governance leaders members, and others in their network about your interest in the position and time/effort commitments required in advance of applying.

• President-Elect: Alan Acosta or Heather Shea
• Vice President positions: Amanda Mollet or Gudrun Nyunt
• Chair positions: Alan Acosta, Jasmine Lee, or Kelvin Rutledge
• Coordinator positions: Shetina Jones or Gudrun Nyunt
• Leadership Council Administrator: Alan Acosta or Heather Shea
• Member-at-Large positions: Mattea Carveiro or Kendall Pete