Elections

2024 CSWE Election - Call for Candidate Nominations

Updated October 5, 2023
CSWE is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to serve on its Board of Directors (BOD) and National Nominating Committee (NNC). Our governing bodies are instrumental to supporting the work of CSWE through their contributions to fiduciary oversight, strategic planning, and generative thinking. Service on a governing body provides opportunities for networking and expansion of leadership skills while contributing to our mission to ensure and enhance the quality of social work education.

Board of Directors Nominees

The Board of Directors oversees and must approve all CSWE programs, plans, and budgets. Board members are expected to attend meetings at the Annual Program Meeting (APM) and the Spring Governance meeting and participate in a conference call/video meeting in early June. Additional conference calls/video meetings may be scheduled as needed.

There are seven (7) vacancies on the BOD:

  • Chair-Elect
  • Vice Chair/Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Graduate Program Representative
  • Graduate Faculty Representative
  • Undergraduate Faculty Representative
  • Practice Representative

National Nominating Committee Nominees

The National Nominating Committee is responsible for nominating and preparing slates for CSWE’s Board of Directors and the National Nominating Committee. Candidates must be able to attend the NNC meeting connected to the APM and participate in conference calls/video meetings in November and/or December. Additional conference calls/video meetings may be scheduled as needed.
There are five (5) vacancies on the NNC:
  • Graduate Program Representative
  • Graduate Faculty Representative (2 openings)
  • Undergraduate Program Representative (2 openings)

BOD members and NNC members must maintain their active CSWE membership status throughout their term of service.

All positions are 3-year terms, beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, except:

  • The Chair-Elect serves as a member of the BOD and the Executive Committee for 1 year and then begins a 3-year term as chair the following year.
  • The Treasurer serves as a member of the BOD and the Executive Committee for 1 year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025.

Nominations are due by Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm (EST).

Submit nominations here.

Please contact CSWE Elections with any questions.