EDUCAUSE Board of Directors Nominations Process



Now Closed: Board of Directors Nominations and Applications

The nomination and application period for the 2026 EDUCAUSE Board of Directors is now closed. Thank you to all who applied or nominated a colleague! The call for 2027 nominations will open in January 2027.

And in case you missed it, we have moved to an all-appointed board. Read, EDUCAUSE Governance Update: Moving to an All-Appointed Board, for complete information.

Serving on the EDUCAUSE Board of Directors is an excellent opportunity to get deeply involved in the association and help further the promise of higher education.

EDUCAUSE board members work together to advance EDUCAUSE and higher education, serving as the voice of community members in EDUCAUSE governance and ensuring that the association is responsive to the needs of our community.

The board takes on difficult issues and exciting opportunities at the intersection of higher education and technology innovation, always working together in a collegial spirit focused on service. No group better represents the EDUCAUSE notion of “inspiring the transformation of higher education in service to a greater good” than this group of extraordinary professionals.

  • board member meeting conference attendees
  • EDUCAUSE president talking with board member
  • Tara Hughes
  • Peter Angelo

Board Nominations Process

Participating in the nominations process is an important opportunity to help shape the direction of EDUCAUSE. The process goes as follows:

  • The Nominations and Leadership Development Committee is charged with executing the process for nominating candidates to serve as elected directors.
  • The nominations period runs from January to February each year, and is open to EDUCAUSE institutional members.
  • Individuals at EDUCAUSE member institutions may self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague.
  • The nominations process culminates with candidates being presented to the board of directors for appointment to fill the open positions.
  • The board of directors will appoint the newest members at the fall meeting of the board.

Have Questions?

Members of the Nominations and Leadership Development Committee are available to answer any questions you may have and the current EDUCAUSE Board of Directors are always happy to hear from those interested in service to EDUCAUSE. Feel free to reach out to any on these lists. If you are unsure who to contact, or your question may be better suited for EDUCAUSE staff, please reach out to [email protected] for assistance.