SSSA DEI Member-at-Large Board Representative Nominee

 

The DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Member-at-Large Representative is a voting member of the SSSA Board of Directors that represents the entire SSSA membership. The term of office is a three-year term and is eligible for re-election for a total of two consecutive terms but not a third term without an intervening year. To be considered for this tremendous opportunity, review the SSSA Board of Directors guidelines, roles and responsibilities and then submit this nomination form by the deadline. The SSSA representatives on the ACS528 Diversity Committee will review the nominations and submit their top two candidates for the SSSA Election Ballot. You must be a member of SSSA throughout the term.

Nominations Opened: Oct 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM CDTAdd to calendar
Nominations Initiated by: Nov 15, 2024 - 4:00 PM CSTAdd to calendar
Final Nomination Submission by: Nov 15, 2024 - 4:00 PM CSTAdd to calendar

SSSA is now seeking candidates to serve as the DEI Member-at-Large on the SSSA Board of Directors for a three-year term, 2026-2028. The top two candidates selected by the SSSA members of the ACS Diversity Committee will be placed on the ballot for the SSSA Election, held March-April 2025. The winning candidate will take office on January 1, 2026.

Questions? Conact Governance Director Sara Uttech, 608-268-4948


Eligibility

View Award Committee members
View SSSA Board of Directors
View Past Recipients

Nominator

  1. Must be a current member of SSSA.

Qualifications

Nominator

  1. Affiliation (University and Department Name or Government/Company Name)
    List your current career position and organization. (Character Limit, including spaces: 800)
  2. Leadership Experience
    Leadership Experience (including Society service – division/section/communities, committees, boards) and Training (including but not limited to diversity/equity/inclusion, personnel management, emotional intelligence) (Character Limit, including spaces: 2000)
  3. Biographical Sketch
    Provide a brief biographical sketch that includes why are you interested in the DEI Member-at-Large position and how the board will benefit from your service. (Character Limit, including spaces: 2000)
  4. Statement of Commitment
    If elected, you commit to full participation for the three-year term. The anticipated time commitment is 3-5 hours a month. You commit that you will come prepared to participate in the monthly board meetings and other committees as assigned, and communicate and engage with the diversity, equity, and inclusion communities within our Societies. Please check the box if you agree to participate as described, if elected. Note the SSSA Bylaws provides the following provision: If the DEI Member-at-Large should resign or become unavailable to serve, the other candidate on the ballot shall automatically be invited to succeed to the office to complete the term. If the DEI Member-at-Large cannot attend a board meeting, the SSSA President may appoint a temporary substitute to attend the meeting and vote on all matters that come before the board.

Nominations are not currently open.
Please return here after nominations open to initiate your nomination.