Help shape TAA’s future! Nominate yourself or a colleague for a position on the TAA Council
The TAA Governance Committee is seeking nominees for the TAA Council, the association’s governing board. Open positions include TAA Council positions and three Officer roles: Vice-President/President-Elect, Treasurer, and Secretary. Any TAA member in good standing may serve on the TAA Council.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, February 13, 2023.
All terms start July 1, 2023. The term for Council positions is three years. Officers serve two-year terms, with the Vice-President ascending to the role of President for an additional two-year term (subject to Council approval) and then Past-President for another two-year term.
Council Members regularly participate in the work of the Council through attendance at meetings, active participation, and ongoing email communications. They are expected to attend monthly virtual meetings and one in-person meeting, typically held in June. Most travel and lodging expenses related to attending the in-person meeting is covered by TAA.
Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of the TAA Council. TAA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to submit nominations.
Nominees must provide the following in written form:
- Which position you are nominating for.
- Your qualifications to serve (biographical information) and any skills, resources, expertise, and connections you have to offer.
- Why you would like to serve and what you hope to accomplish during your tenure on the Council.
NEW THIS YEAR: Nominees may also choose to submit a 1-2 minute video with the above information.
Nominations undergo a review and approval process by the TAA Governance Committee before elections open on Monday, February 20, 2023. The Committee may choose to select a final nomination slate based on diversity, geographic location, institution type, and skills needed.
Complete a 2023 TAA Council Nomination Form.
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