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2027-2030 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.

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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
  • previous board experience (not required)

The EnglishUSA Board of Directors is a mission-driven, strategy-focused body.  Strategic priorities for the upcoming 3-5 years include continued implementation of the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, providing impactful and relevant programs/services to serve the needs of members, and continuing to increase awareness of the EnglishUSA brand globally.

Positions & Terms

A Nominating Committee for this process 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 2027-2030, the Nominating Committee is charged with selecting a slate of three Board members. Board members serve three-year terms beginning approximately July 1. The positions for nomination beginning July 2027 are:

  • President-Elect
  • Two (2) At-Large Directors*

The President-Elect serves on Governance, Finance, and another committee based on need.  At-Large Directors serve on one committee for three years with a senior committee member traditionally moving into the chair position the 3rd year. 

*The EnglishUSA Board is seeking one 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. 

Full details of duties, responsibilities, meetings, candidate commitment/travel stipend, and role descriptions for office and general board members can be found here.
 
Time Commitment

The whole Board meets ~5-6 times /annually (traditionally one in-person and 3-5 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 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 meets weekly (for early 2027, Cheryl Delk-Le Good, outgoing Executive Director, will also meet with the stream).

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 meeting. Currently, each Board member has access to ~$900.00 per board year for reimbursable expenses for the first and only in-person Board meeting of the year (currently the day before the EnglishUSA Annual Conference; in-person feasibility in review for FY 2028).

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 11, 2026.  Documents (cover letter, CV/resume, and Candidate Commitment Form) should also be uploaded on the site.