2025-26 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 2025-26 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 2025-26 , 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 2025-26 are:
- President-Elect
- Secretary
- Two (2) At-Large Directors
Commitment
The Board meets as a whole 5-6 times a year (traditionally three in-person and 2-3 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. At-Large Directors serve on at least one committee: Advocacy & External Relations (AERC), Professional Development Activities (PDAC), and Membership Development & Engagement (MDEC)with a minimum of one monthly meeting except around events when more meetings are scheduled. The Secretary serves on one committee based on experience and need.
The Presidential Stream comprises the Governance committee, serves on the Finance Committee and each of the three 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 three in-person board meetings. Currently, each Board member has access to ~$1800.00 per board year for reimbursable expenses starting with the first Board meeting of the year (currently October) through the Board meeting during the NAFSA conference week at the end of May/early June. This amount assumes in-person meetings and will be adjusted for changes to virtual meetings.
The Presidential Stream comprises the Governance committee, serves on the Finance Committee and each of the three 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 three in-person board meetings. Currently, each Board member has access to ~$1800.00 per board year for reimbursable expenses starting with the first Board meeting of the year (currently October) through the Board meeting during the NAFSA conference week at the end of May/early June. This amount assumes in-person meetings and will be adjusted for changes to virtual meetings.
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 13, 2024. 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 13, 2024. Documents (cover letter, CV/resume, and Candidate Commitment Form) should also be uploaded on the site.