Call For NASPAA Executive Council and
Vice President Nominations 2016-17

In September 2016, the Nominating Committee of NASPAA (the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration) chaired by Ed Kellough, Immediate Past President, will be recommending a slate for

FIVE members of the Executive Council
and
Vice President/President Elect of the Council

The Nominating Committee welcomes recommendations for nominations from NASPAA member schools. Recommenders should note that Council positions require a significant commitment of time and effort on the part of the individual and support from his or her home institution.

This is a time of great opportunity for NASPAA, as we continue to implement outcomes-oriented accreditation standards, expand our international activities, host the third annual student simulation competition, utilize more fully our data warehouse, develop projects to improve career opportunities for graduates, and serve our member programs in a rapidly changing environment. The Committee is looking in particular for nominees possessing enthusiasm and dedication to public service and the advancement of public affairs education.

In 2012, the NASPAA Executive Council adopted a new strategic plan, and the Nominating Committee seeks candidates for the Council who are well prepared to govern NASPAA as it "sets a global standard for excellence in public service education, leads the public affairs education sector, and strengthens governance and public problem solving." The Nominating Committee also places priority on the nominations of individuals with experience and skills in federal affairs, international public affairs education, budgeting and finance, marketing, data and IT, human resources, nonprofit management, journal publishing, and grant-writing.

The Vice President will serve on the Council and Executive Committee for three years: one year as Vice President, then one year as President, and a final year as Immediate Past President.  Past service to NASPAA, including the Executive Council, is desirable.

Executive Council members serve a three year term, which begins at the NASPAA Annual Conference. The Council meets twice a year, in March/April in the Washington DC area, and in the Fall at the Annual Conference (the next two conferences are in Columbus, Ohio and Washington, DC).  At the Council's discretion it may meet more frequently, and/or via conference call.  Council members are expected to attend every meeting.

The Nominating Committee seeks to put together a slate, for the membership's vote at NASPAA's annual business meeting, that is representative and diverse, in terms of types of programs represented, geographic location (especially reflecting NASPAA's international membership), race and gender, and diversity broadly defined. One nominee for the Council should also hold membership on the Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation (COPRA). However, it should also be noted that all Council members serve as individuals, not as representatives of their university, and are expected to consider the best interests of NASPAA and its member institutions.

Individuals wishing to make recommendations to the Nominating Committee should send an email to the Committee's chair, Dr. Ed Kellough at kellough@uga.edu (with a CC to NASPAA Executive Director, Laurel McFarland, at mcfarland@naspaa.org) by Wednesday, August 10, 2016.

The email should contain the suggested nominee's name, institutional affiliation and title, contact information (email and phone number), and verification that he or she is aware of the recommended nomination. The email should also include a brief (2-5 sentences) explanation of why the recommender believes this person would make a good NASPAA Council member.  A short bio or CV is helpful.  Self nominations are permitted.


Questions about the work and responsibilities of Council members may be directed to Laurel McFarland, and the current Council membership is posted at http://naspaa.org/about_naspaa/staff/exec.asp.