We are now seeking nominations for the 2017 Ohio Conference AAUP Board of Trustees’ elections. In accordance with our governing document, you must have been a member for at least two years and current on your dues to be eligible for a trustee position.Nominations should be sent to Sara Kilpatrick, Executive Director, at sara@ocaaup.org no later than Monday, February 20, 2017.  Below is the list of positions to be elected directly through the Conference elections this year. Those who are elected will serve a two-year term beginning September 1, 2017.

• Vice President
• Treasurer
• At-Large Member: Public or Private Institution (nominees may be members of a private institution or a public institution with fewer than 100 members)

The Vice President presides in the absence of the President, and serves as a delegate to the AAUP Annual Meeting and Assembly of State Conferences Annual Meeting, which take place concurrently every June in Washington, DC.

The Treasurer serves as a delegate to the Assembly of State Conferences Annual Meeting, in addition to being responsible for overseeing the State Conference budget.

Serving on the Board of Trustees is a rewarding way to engage in statewide AAUP issues and state government advocacy. If you have any questions, contact Sara Kilpatrick at sara@ocaaup.org.