CUPA-HR National Board of Directors — Selection Process

Chair-Elect

National board of directors chair-elect candidates should submit a cover letter indicating interest in the position and a resume briefly outlining employment history, higher education and/or HR leadership roles, and any prior involvement with CUPA-HR. The cover letter and resume should be submitted by e-mail to Andy Brantley, President and Chief Executive Officer, at abrantley@cupahr.org. All materials must be received between November 1, 2011 and January 31, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST.

The resume and cover letters for all chair-elect candidates will be posted on the CUPA-HR Web site by the end of the day on February 1, 2012, and information communicated to CUPA-HR members in the first February CUPA-HR e-News. The eNews article announcing the candidates will also encourage members to provide any feedback regarding the candidates to any member of the national board.

All candidates for chair-elect who meet the minimum qualifications are interviewed by the national board during a 30- to 45-minute conference call.

The national board elects the chair-elect using a secret ballot election process. The board’s decision regarding the chair-elect candidates is communicated no later than May 31 of each year. In most circumstances, the decision is communicated during April.

Treasurer

National board of directors treasurer candidates should submit a cover letter indicating interest in the position and a resume briefly outlining employment history, higher education and/or HR leadership roles, and any prior involvement with CUPA-HR. The cover letter and resume should be submitted by e-mail to Andy Brantley, President and Chief Executive Officer, at abrantley@cupahr.org. All materials must be received between November 1, 2011 and January 31, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST.

The resume and cover letters for all treasurer candidates will be posted on the CUPA-HR Web site by the end of the day on February 1, 2012, and information communicated to CUPA-HR members in the first February CUPA-HR e-News. The eNews article announcing the candidates will also encourage members to provide any feedback regarding the candidates to any member of the national board.

All candidates for treasurer who meet the minimum qualifications are interviewed by the national board during a 30- to 45-minute conference call.

The national board elects the treasurer using a secret ballot election process. The board’s decision regarding the treasurer candidates is communicated no later than May 31 of each year. In most circumstances, the decision is communicated during April.

At-Large Board Members

At-large board member candidates should complete the electronic application between November 1, 2011 and February 15, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Information regarding at-large candidates is available for review only by the national board.

At its spring meeting, the national board will consider the pool of candidates for the vacant at-large seats on the board. Selection for membership on the national board will be guided by the following:

1. The members-at-large criteria;
2. The goals and priorities of CUPA-HR for the upcoming 3 to 5 years, and board activities resulting from these goals and priorities;
3. Any specific professional experience, skills and abilities that would bring needed value and expertise to the board as it serves the priorities of CUPA-HR; and
4. The make-up of the existing national board vis-a-vis representation of the diversity of CUPA-HR member organizations and member representatives.

The board’s decision regarding the at-large candidates is communicated no later than May 31 of each year. In most circumstances, the decision is communicated during April.