CUPA-HR National Board Member Selection Criteria

CUPA-HR national board members are expected to be higher education human resources thought leaders. The following criteria will be used by the national board to evaluate candidates for national board vacancies. Candidates will typically not possess all of the following, but will meet several of these criteria.

National board member selection criteria:

• possesses an area of expertise that helps the association meet one or more of our strategic initiatives
• has the demonstrated ability to take a broader perspective (outside one’s own type of institution, state, region, etc)
• has the demonstrated ability to develop strategic direction/vision and/or implement a strategic direction/vision … identified by peers as a thought leader
• has the demonstrated ability to recognize and promote trends, issues and best practices
• has the demonstrated ability to confidently and articulately lead discussions and express opinions in a collaborative, collegial manner
• broadens the diversity and inclusiveness of the national board
• has the demonstrated ability to mentor, engage and share information with current and potential CUPA-HR leaders
• has a demonstrated commitment and passion for higher education and higher education human resources and higher education workforce issues
• has been an active contributor at the national, regional or chapter level including presentation of concurrent sessions, committee leadership or board committee leadership/participation
• has served in a leadership role with CUPA-HR or with other organizations

Candidates for national board positions should have the support of their employer organization to attend all board meetings, in addition to other related activities, as appropriate for the duration of their three-year term of office.

Candidates should also have a commitment to contribute the time, interest, ability and resources necessary to complete assignments promptly and professionally.