2026-27 Call for Board of Directors Nominations
The EnglishUSA Board of Directors focuses on the short- and long-term goals and opportunities that serve the needs of the Association, its members, and the profession. Board members embody excellence and adhere to the highest standard of professional and ethical conduct in all aspects of guidance, decision-making, and leadership of the Association. They also play a key role in ensuring policies, procedures, and communications reflect and support EnglishUSA’s vision and mission.
Board service can be extremely rewarding. Typically, board members who are committed to the role extend their networks, expand their understanding of the field and their own perspectives, support initiatives that resonate with them, and challenge themselves intellectually, growing both professionally and personally.
Ideal nominees will have:
Board service can be extremely rewarding. Typically, board members who are committed to the role extend their networks, expand their understanding of the field and their own perspectives, support initiatives that resonate with them, and challenge themselves intellectually, growing both professionally and personally.
Ideal nominees will have:
- demonstrated extensive experience and service in the field at the local, regional, or state levels with national-level experience preferred
- experience in organizational governance and leadership
- demonstrated success in policy and strategy development and execution
- proficiency with technology for group meetings and events
Positions & Terms
A Nominating Committee for 2026-27 has been created based on the EnglishUSA by-laws. This committee is charged with presenting a single slate of candidates to the current Executive Board for approval. For 2026-27, the Nominating Committee is charged with selecting a slate of four Board members. Board members serve three-year terms beginning approximately July 1. The positions for nomination beginning 2026-27 are:
- President-Elect
- Treasurer
- Two (2) At-Large Directors
Association Needs for 2026-27
- Our current Treasurer will be stepping down after 2 years in the position (rather than 3) due to an institution change; the Treasurer position requires someone with more than basic knowledge of budgeting. The Treasurer works very closely with the Executive Director to ensure adequate information is prepared for the Board. EnglishUSA works with an Association Management Company who provides bookkeeping/accounting services. The Treasurer will have read-only access to Quickbooks.
- The EnglishUSA Board is seeking an At-Large director with knowledge of compliance and policy issues relevant to English language programs to serve on the Advocacy & External Relations (AERC) Committee and assist with issues that arise.
Commitment
The Board meets as a whole 5-6 times a year (traditionally 1 in-person and 3-4 virtual meetings). Attendance at all meetings is expected. The average time commitment per Board member is approximately 2-3 hours per week, although there are peak periods prior to conferences and board meetings.
The work of the association relies heavily on committee work. Board members serve on at least one committee: Advocacy & External Relations (AERC), Professional Development Activities (PDAC), or Membership Development & Engagement (MDEC ) with a minimum of one monthly meeting except around events when more meetings are scheduled. The Treasurer serves on the Finance committee and one other.
The Presidential Stream comprises the Governance committee and serves on the Finance Committee. The Immediate Past President and the President Elect also serve on one additional committee. The Presidential Stream and the Executive Director meet weekly.
Board members agree to serve with the understanding that they will receive some financial support from EnglishUSA, but that the allotted funds are not expected to cover all expenses for the one in-person board meetings. Currently, each Board member has access to ~$900.00 per board year for reimbursable expenses for the first Board meeting of the year (currently October).
The Presidential Stream comprises the Governance committee and serves on the Finance Committee. The Immediate Past President and the President Elect also serve on one additional committee. The Presidential Stream and the Executive Director meet weekly.
Board members agree to serve with the understanding that they will receive some financial support from EnglishUSA, but that the allotted funds are not expected to cover all expenses for the one in-person board meetings. Currently, each Board member has access to ~$900.00 per board year for reimbursable expenses for the first Board meeting of the year (currently October).
Nomination Submission
If you would like to be considered for a position on the board, please prepare the following:
Cover letter/candidate statement highlighting relevant skills stated in Call for Nominations and knowledge for the position(s) for which you are interested
Submit contact information, 100-word bio, desired board position(s), and contact information for 2 references on the website with the form below (be sure to login first!) by December 12, 2025. Documents (cover letter, CV/resume, and Candidate Commitment Form) should also be uploaded on the site.
Cover letter/candidate statement highlighting relevant skills stated in Call for Nominations and knowledge for the position(s) for which you are interested
- CV/resume
- 100-word bio
- Contact information for two professional references
- Signed Candidate Commitment Form
Submit contact information, 100-word bio, desired board position(s), and contact information for 2 references on the website with the form below (be sure to login first!) by December 12, 2025. Documents (cover letter, CV/resume, and Candidate Commitment Form) should also be uploaded on the site.