FAQ Related to Service on the ASCD Nominations Committee

• What is the ASCD Nominations Committee?
• Who serves on the committee and how do you apply for service?
• What are the qualifications for service on the committee?
• What are the committee responsibilities?

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What is the ASCD Nominations Committee? 

The ASCD Nominations Committee is charged to recruit, select, interview, and recommend candidates for the ASCD Board of Directors. The committee will participate in several mandatory virtual trainings and, in November, spend two days to conduct interviews and determine the slate of board candidates. Committee members serve a two-year term.

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Who serves on the committee, and how do you apply for service? 

The ASCD Nominations Committee consists of two directors, supported by no more than 10 general members from the association approved by the Board of Directors. The President appoints a Board of Directors nominating committee to recommend a slate of three to five nominees for Board approval to present to the association membership for election to fill upcoming Board vacancies beginning July 1 of the following year. The chair shall be appointed by the President.

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What are the qualifications for service on the committee? 

Applicants must be ASCD members and demonstrate the following leadership characteristics:

• Knowledge of and commitment to ASCD and its mission and goals.
• Experience in application and curriculum vitae review and recruitment processes.
• Proven teamwork and demonstrated leadership skills and qualities (such as being a good listener, collaborator, and builder of relationships, respectful, reflective, and innovative.)

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What are the committee responsibilities? 

The ASCD Nominations Committee is responsible for identifying outstanding candidates who will contribute to the future of leadership and governance on the ASCD Board of Directors. Its members will

• Make a commitment to participate in planned functions to be prepared for their work.
• Agree to confidentiality throughout the process. ASCD Nominations Committee members will sign an affidavit to this effect upon appointment to the committee.
• Attend and participate in several mandatory virtual trainings developed specifically for members of the committee.
• Assist in the recruitment of a pool of candidates to interview from ASCD’s constituent programs, the membership at large, outstanding national and international leaders, other successful leaders, and self-nominated applicants. The pool of candidates should be diverse in geographic location, gender, professional role, ASCD experience, race or ethnicity, and skill.
• Finalize the interview questions.
• Interview selected candidates.
• Follow recommended processes and procedures.
• Recommend a slate of candidates for two positions on the Board of Directors for four-year terms.

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