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Nominations Open for PAEA Board Positions: President Elect and Director at Large

Two positions on the PAEA Board of Directors for 2007-08 are up for election: president elect and director at large. The membership will vote to fill these positions at the 2007 PAEA Annual Education Forum in Tucson, October 24-28. Nominations will be accepted through June 22, 2007.

The PAEA Awards and Nominations Committee encourages faculty to take an active role in the Association’s leadership, either by nominating a colleague or by personally considering board service. Service on the board presents an opportunity for PAEA educators to join a team whose activities and decisions have far-reaching outcomes. It immerses members in current issues affecting PAEA and PA education, strengthens feelings of community with fellow PA educators, and provides faculty with a means to contribute to PAEA and the profession.

Open Meeting for Candidates at May Meeting

The Nominations and Awards Committee will be holding an open meeting in Philadelphia again this year for candidates considering a run for office. Anyone interested in board service is encouraged to attend. Members of the committee will hold an open discussion with prospective candidates and respond to their questions or concerns. Prospective candidates may take advantage of this opportunity to clarify their decision to run for office, the time commitment involved, expectations for board members, and once the decision has been made, ways to optimize their candidacies. The nomination criteria and process will also be reviewed. This meeting is voluntary and candidates are not required to attend in order to run. It will be held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, on Sunday, May 27, in Room CR301 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

ELIGIBILITY AND PROCEDURES

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

Funding: PAEA pays all expenses associated with board service, including attendance at board meetings held during the May Meeting and the Annual Education Forum.

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 for publication in the PAEA Networker. Candidates will also be asked to respond to several questions composed by the Nominations and Awards Committee. Responses will be published in the Networker prior to the Education Forum. A forum scheduled for the Tucson meeting in the days preceding the election will provide candidates 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 June 22, 2007. Please send submissions to Eileen Evans at eevans@paeaonline.org; phone, (703) 548-5538, ext. 307. If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt within two business days, please call Ms. Evans to be certain that material was received.

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

President Elect

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

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

Responsibilities:

• Succeed to the office of president at the expiration of the president’s term, or earlier, if the office becomes vacant for any reason

• 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)

• Prepare for and participate in the board meetings and conference calls

• Serve as the board liaison to assigned committees

• Participate in the annual evaluation of PAEA’s business plan, strategic plan, and policy manual

• Represent PAEA to other organizations and the public, as requested by the president

• Identify, recruit, and cultivate prospective, new leaders

• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues

Criteria for Service and Requirements:

An applicant for office must hold an appointment as a faculty/staff member in a PAEA member program and have at least three years’ experience in PAEA-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.

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

• Lead and communicate with skill and diplomacy

• Delegate and conduct a board of directors meeting

• Facilitate and complete projects, meet deadlines, organize, and multitask

• Approach issues in creative, innovative ways

Director at Large

Term of Office: Two years

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and participate in the board meetings and conference calls

• Serve as board liaison to assigned committees and regional consortia

• Participate in the annual evaluation of PAEA’s business plan, strategic plan, and policy manual

• Mentor potential leaders

• Perform other duties as delegated by the president and/or the board of directors

• Submit a written report four weeks prior to each semiannual and annual board of directors meeting

• Provide a written summary six weeks prior to the annual meeting on the activities and accomplishments of the office

• 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 PAEA member program and have at least two years’ experience in PAEA-sponsored activities (e.g., participation in a committee, consortium, or as a liaison, etc.).

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

• Lead and communicate with skill and diplomacy

• Facilitate and complete projects, meet deadlines, organize, and multitask

• Function as a team player

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