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Elections Procedures for the AALHE Board of Directors

2026 Call for Nominations

AALHE is excited to announce that there are four seats opening on the Board of Directors! We invite all individual, institutional, student, and retired AALHE members in good standing to nominate themselves as candidates for the upcoming term, which will span from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. 

Serving on the AALHE Board of Directors is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the leadership of our community of assessment professionals as we promote, advocate for, inform, and lead ethical assessment practices in higher education. 

Prospective nominees can review the mandatory requirements, preferred qualifications, and service expectations below. Nominees should also discuss Board service with their home institutions to ensure support in meeting the full commitment to Board service (see expectations below).

Interested candidates may nominate themselves by filling out the nomination form below.. If you know of a colleague who would make a great candidate, please also feel free to forward this opportunity on to them! Please direct questions to [email protected].  

Complete Nomination Form

Completed Nomination Forms are due by Friday, February 6th at 11:59 pm (PST).

Overview of Elections Process

Nomination & Initial Review

At the close of the nomination period (no less than 30 days from the publication of the Call for Nominations), the Nominations Task Force (NTF) will review nominees’ submissions for evidence of the minimum requirements for Board service.

Mandatory Requirements for Board of Directors Nominees

  • Individual, institutional, student, or retired member in good standing, per AALHE Bylaws (Article III, Section 1, “Member Descriptions”)

  • History of meaningful engagement with AALHE activities/events, for example, committee or working group leadership or service, offering conference sessions or professional development workshops, contributions to the operational health of the organization, etc.

  • Demonstrated commitment to AALHE’s mission and values: 

    • Advocacy and Quality
    • Belonging
    • Curiosity
    • Integrity
Complete Nomination Form

Candidate Interviews

Nominees who meet the mandatory requirements for Board service will be invited to participate in virtual interviews with two members of the NTF. During the interview, nominees will discuss their background and vision for Board service in more detail, including the skills, expertise, and perspectives they would bring to the organization.

Additional Qualifications

AALHE’s commitment to being a leading voice and advocate for championing student learning and success in higher education requires a variety of skills, backgrounds, expertise, and perspectives. With this in mind, we especially welcome nominees who:

  • Round out the skills and expertise of our returning Directors, including public relations, accounting/finances, project management, legal/parliamentary, and developing collaborative relationships and partnerships. 

  • Bring professional experience from the broad spectrum of higher education institutions and divisional contexts as well as institutional roles in academic and faculty affairs, student affairs, and administrative leadership.

  • Demonstrate a commitment to AALHE and its vision, which may include leadership positions within AALHE committee structure and/or contributions to the larger field of assessment of student learning in higher education.

Nominees who are invited to interview will receive the protocol / rubric in advance of the interview.

General Membership Election

After the conclusion of interviews, the NTF will determine the slate of candidates based on the information provided by nominees in the nomination form and the interview. The slate will be shared with the Board of Directors and will then go forward to a vote for open positions by AALHE membership.

Onboarding & Board Service

Directors elected in this cycle will serve terms beginning immediately after the 2026 AALHE Conference in June 2026, and lasting through the 2029 Annual Conference. New directors will also be expected to attend an orientation meeting prior to the conference and attend the May meeting of the board, if possible. 

Expectations of Sitting Board Members

As a volunteer organization fueled by its membership, AALHE relies on its Board of Directors to serve as models of active service to both the organization and the field of assessment. Sitting board members are expected to:

  • Attend and participate in the regular monthly Board meetings, which are held virtually. Failure to attend three (3) regular meetings of the Board in a calendar year may result in removal from the Board. 

  • Attend and participate in any additional Board working meetings (typically held monthly). 

  • Serve the organization in multiple additional capacities, which will include acting as liaison to an AALHE standing committee, service in an appointed Executive-level role, strategic and organizational planning, or other ongoing organizational initiatives which fit with Directors’ expertise and interests;

  • Attend and support the AALHE Annual Conference each May/June;

  • Remain actively engaged in the AALHE Basecamp communications platform between meetings; and

  • Be familiar with and abide by AALHE’s Bylaws, which further outline the responsibilities of Board service;

  • Plan to dedicate at least five (5) hours per month on average to Board work. 

While Board members are not monetarily compensated for their services, funding opportunities are available to Directors in good standing whose full participation in Board activities would otherwise be precluded by financial limitations.

 
Complete Nomination Form