Call for National Chairs/Co-Chairs

Are you a NASPA member? Been involved with GLBT issues in higher education? Looking for ways to step up your involvement in the profession AND the association?

The NASPA GLBT Issues Knowledge Community is now seeking nominations for the position of National Chair/Co-Chairs. Successful candidates will become Chair-Elect following the 2009 National Conference and then will take office following the 2010 National Conference and will serve a term up to the 2012 National Conference. The Knowledge Community National Chairs work to serve the collective efforts of their Knowledge Community (KC) and support the overall mission of NASPA. The NASPA Board of Directors approves the nominations of candidates who will be elected by the KC membership. The National Chairs report directly to the National Director of Knowledge Communities.

The position requires:
-Current NASPA membership - preference will be given to individuals who have demonstrated active involvement and engagement in the association.
-Knowledge of, but not necessarily functional area expertise in, issues relating to the GLBT community.
-Demonstration of strong communication skills.
-Demonstration of a strong sense of advocacy for GLBT individuals and issues.
-Provide a new way of looking at GLBT issues and services, and innovation for the delivering of the KC mission.
-Commitment from their home institution to support the KC Chair position and activities.
-Adequate time to lend to the successful completion of the position.

Nominations can be submitted for an individual or pair of individuals either by the individuals themselves, or by someone else who thinks they would make an exceptional candidate. Nominations can be for an individual knowledge community chair, or can be submitted for two people to serve as co-chairs. These nominations should include the name of the nominated individual, their institution, and the rationale for nomination. Nominations should be emailed directly to wsimpkin@barnard.edu. Following nominations, each individual will be asked to complete additional materials to accept their nomination, and for forward to the nominating committee.

Any questions may be directed to the NASPA GLBT Issues Knowledge Community Nominating Committee:
Will Simpkins, wsimpkin@barnard.edu
Carrie Kortegast, kortegas@iastate.edu
Bill Mattera, william-mattera@uiowa.edu
Steve Jacobson, sjacobson@pacific.edu
David Greene, greenedl@umkc.edu