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

Three positions on the PAEA Board of Directors for 2008-09 are open for election: president elect and two directors at large. The membership will vote to fill these positions at the 2008 PAEA Annual Education Forum in Savannah, October 29-November 2. Nominations will be accepted through June 6, 2008. 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.

ELIGIBILITY AND PROCEDURES

General Eligibility: Any faculty/staff member who holds an appointment in a PAEA member program is eligible for a board position. (Please see criteria for specific positions below.)

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

Nominating Procedure: Candidates should submit a brief written statement of their qualifications for office and a current, complete 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 issues of the Networker prior to the Annual Education Forum. A candidates' forum scheduled for the Savannah meeting in the days preceding the election will give candidates an opportunity to express their views publicly and respond to questions from their peers.

Nominations and related material must be sent electronically to the national office and arrive no later than June 6, 2008. 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 to be certain that your material was received.

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

President Elect

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

Criteria for Service and Requirements:
An applicant for the position of president elect 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 candidates for this office have served as a committee chair or on the board of directors.

Candidates should 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

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

Director at Large

Term of Office: Two years

Criteria for Service and Requirements:
An applicant for the office of director at large must hold an appointment as a faculty/staff member in a PAEA member program and have at least two years’ experience in PAEA-sponsored activities (e.g., participation in a committee or consortium, or as a liaison, etc.).

Candidates for the director at large position should 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.

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
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues

 

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