BOD Nominations

Nominations Open for APAP Board Positions, President Elect and Director at Large

By Paul Lombardo, MPS, RPA-C
Chair, Nominations and Awards Committee and
Immediate Past President

The APAP Nominations and Awards Committee is announcing two openings for the board of directors for 2005-6: president elect and director at large. The committee encourages faculty to take an active role in APAP’s leadership, either by nominating a colleague or personally considering board service. The membership will vote to fill these positions at the annual Education Forum in Las Croabas, Puerto Rico, November 2–6. Nominations will be accepted through July 15, 2005.

At this momentous time in the Association’s evolution, service on the board presents an opportunity for APAP educators to join a team whose activities and decisions will have far-reaching outcomes. Service immerses members in current issues affecting APAP and PA education, strengthens feelings of community with fellow PA educators, and provides faculty with a venue for contributing to APAP and the profession.

Open Meeting for Candidates at Semiannual Meeting

This year, the Nominations and Awards Committee will be holding an open discussion at the Semiannual Meeting in Orlando. Any one interested in running for office is invited and may pose questions to the committee or have their concerns addressed. This meeting is voluntary and candidates need not attend in order to run. The agenda will include

A review of criteria and process for nominations
A review of criteria and process for awards
An open discussion with potential candidates for office

The meeting will be held in the Orange County Convention Center W221A on Sunday from noon until 1:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

General Eligibility: Any faculty/staff member who holds an appointment in an APAP member program is eligible for a board position.

Funding: APAP pays all expenses associated with attendance at board meetings held during the Semiannual Meeting and the annual Education Forum, as well as other activities required of board members.

Nominating Procedure: Candidates should submit a brief written statement of their qualifications for office and a current curriculum vitae (CV). The Nominations and Awards Committee will review submissions for eligibility. Following notification of eligibility, candidates will be requested to provide a platform statement limited to 400 words, a two-page CV, and a recent color photo. Candidates’ photos, CVs, and platform statements will be published in the August APAP Update. The board of directors will propose four questions to which each candidate will be expected to respond. Responses will be published in issues of the Update prior to the annual Forum. A forum for candidates, scheduled for in Puerto Rico in the days preceding the election, will provide them with an opportunity to express their views publicly and respond to members’ questions.

Nominations and related material must be sent electronically to the national office and arrive no later than July 15, 2005. Please send submissions to Eileen Evans, eileen@aapa.org. All nominations and related material will be acknowledged. If a confirmation does not arrive within two business days, please call Ms. Evans at 703/836-2272, ext. 3415, to be certain that material was received.

General Responsibilities: The responsibility for operating the Association is delegated by the membership to the board. Individually and collectively, board members, whose duties are outlined in the bylaws and detailed in the APAP Policies and Procedures Manual, are equally responsible for the operation of the Association. Beyond these responsibilities, board members may choose other activities in which they have an interest and introduce new perspectives or activities to the Association. In addition to attending twice yearly APAP meetings, board members participate in monthly conference calls.

The President Elect

Term of Office: Three years (one year as president elect, one year as president, and one year as past president).

Responsibilities:

1.		Succeed to the office of president at the expiration of the president’s term, or earlier, if the office becomes vacant for any reason
2.		Assume the duties of the presidency in the event of an absence or vacancy. (This excludes presiding over the board meeting, which is a responsibility of the immediate past president)
3.		Prepare for and participate in the board meetings and conference calls
4.		Serve as the board liaison to assigned committees
5.		Participate in the annual evaluation of APAP’s business plan, strategic plan, and policy manual
6.		Represent APAP to other organizations and the public, as requested by the president
7.		Identify, recruit, and cultivate prospective, new leaders
8.		Submit a written report four weeks prior to each semiannual and annual board of directors meeting
9.		Provide a written summary six weeks prior to the annual meeting on the activities and accomplishments of the office
10.		Maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues

Criteria for Service and Requirements:

An applicant for office must hold an appointment as a faculty/staff member in an APAP member program and have at least three years’ experience in APAP-sponsored activities (e.g., participation on a committee, consortium, or as a liaison, etc.). Further, it is recommended that a candidate have served as a committee chair or on the board of directors. An applicant must also provide a brief written statement of his/her qualifications for office and a current resume.

Candidates should possess the following qualities or characteristics and have the ability to:

1.		Lead and communicate with skill and diplomacy
2.		Delegate and conduct a board of directors meeting
3.		Facilitate and complete projects, meet deadlines, and have the ability to organize and multitask
4.		Approach issues in creative, innovative ways

The Director at Large

Term of Office: Two years

Responsibilities:

1.		Prepare for and participate in the board meetings and conference calls
2.		Serve as board liaison to assigned committees
3.		Serve as board liaison to the regional consortia
4.		Participate in the annual evaluation of APAP’s business plan, strategic plan, and policy manual
5.		Mentor potential leaders
6.		Perform other duties as delegated by the president and/or the board of directors
7.		Submit a written report four weeks prior to each semiannual and annual board of directors meeting
8.		Provide a written summary six weeks prior to the annual meeting on the activities and accomplishments of the office
9.		Maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues

Criteria for Service and Requirements:

An applicant for office must hold an appointment as a faculty/staff member in an APAP member program and have at least two years’ experience in APAP-sponsored activities (e.g., participation in a committee, consortium, or as a liaison, etc.). An applicant must also provide a brief written statement of his/her qualifications for office and a current resume.

Candidates should possess the following qualities or characteristics and have the ability to:

1.		Lead and communicate with skill and diplomacy
2.		Facilitate and complete projects, meet deadlines, organize, and multitask
3.		Function as a team player

Feel free to contact any of the APAP Nominations and Awards Committee members for more information on the rewards and responsibilities of board service.

APAP Nominations and Awards Committee

Chair:	Paul Lombardo	paul.lombardo@stonybrook.edu
Members:	Gene Jones	eugene.jones@utsouthwestern.edu
	Gloria Stewart	stewartg@marietta.edu
	Jeanne Cavalieri	jeanne.cavalieri@stonybrook.edu
	Patrick Knott	patrick.knott@rosalindfranklin.edu

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APAP Update - May 2005