Leadership & Governance

The NASPA Board of Directors annually selects candidates to run for NASPA Board Chair. The NASPA Board is seeking nominations or self-nominations for the 2025-2026 NASPA Board Chair-Elect. The individual in the role will play a vital role in Association leadership and meeting the goals of the NASPA Strategic Plan.  The commitment to this position runs for three years, as the Board Chair-Elect in 2025 - 2026, Board Chair in 2026 - 2027, and Past Board Chair in 2027 - 2028. 

A Conversation with the Board Chair-Elect
September 11, 2024, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET
As a volunteer-led organization, the Board Chair position provides direction and leadership to the Association and the student affairs profession. Join Chicora Martin, Danita Brown Young, and Angela Batista for a fireside chat about being the NASPA Board Chair. Each year, NASPA asks it's membership for nominations for the NASPA Board Chair and this is your change to learn what it's like from three past chairs and nominate either yourself or a colleague for this coveted position.
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Nominated individuals must be a current NASPA member (Voting Delegate, Professional Affiliate, or Faculty Affiliate), and it is recommended that this individual has had considerable leadership roles within the Association. All self-nominations/nominations need to be provided by October 1, 2024. Please visit the NASPA Engagement page to nominate someone today!

Considerations for Self-Nomination or Other Nominations

• Requirements and Suggested Experience:
• Active experience with one or more of the following:
• NASPA Board of Directors
• Knowledge Communities
• Regional Boards
• Conference Committees
• Task Forces, Institutes, or Symposium Leadership
• Time Commitment
• Three Years (Board Chair-Elect, Board Chair, Past Board Chair)
• Regular Meetings with NASPA President, Executive Committee, and Board Meetings
• Travel to Board Meetings three times a year
• Additional time engaging in leadership issues within each year
• Institutional and NASPA Support
• Support of your president/chancellor or supervisor, the individuals with whom you work (particularly your administrative support)
• Resources required such as a laptop, smart phone and perhaps a separate account for NASPA emails should that be required.
• NASPA provides financial support for NASPA-related travel for most meetings outside the NASPA Annual Conference.