National Board of Directors

Qualifications and Duties for all National Board of Directors Positions

• Members of the National Board of Directors (National Board) must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good standing.
• Members of the National Board shall:
  • Support the mission and vision of the Association.
  • Practice the established values in the values statement.
  • Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
  • Read, understand and uphold the By-laws of the Association.
  • Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
  • Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
  • Serve as a full voting member of the National Board and attend Board meetings, the C3X Annual Conference and Expo and Leadership Team Meetings
  • Support the NACAS Foundation by raising or donating a minimum amount of $600 annually.
  • Represent the Board at NACAS events to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Participate in the annual CEO evaluation process.

• President

  The President of the Association shall:

  • Set the timing and work with the CEO on details for all National Board meetings.
  • Preside at meetings of the National Board, Executive Committee, and general membership.
  • Serve as a member of the Finance Committee.
  • Enforce all administrative rules and regulations.
  • Provide direction and leadership for the Association.
  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with the Presidents of the Foundation Board and the four Regional Boards.
  • Remain focused on member issues.
  • Write commentaries for College Services magazine.
  • Appoint special committees as needed.
  • Appoint Chairs to Standing and Special Committees and appoint those members as required and specified in the By-Laws, pending approval by the Board.
  • In consultation with the Board, present Committee Chairs with a list of Association objectives for the year.
  • Hold regularly scheduled status meetings with the CEO.
  • Attend regional conferences.
  • In consultation with the President-Elect and Vice President, set the agenda and host Leadership Team Meetings.
  • Conduct the annual CEO evaluation with input from the Board and other key stakeholders.
  • Host various events at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo including the Past President’s meeting.
  • Review the State of the Association before distribution to the general membership.
  • Approve all CEO expense reimbursement requests.
  • Serve as the Immediate Past President for the year following their term as President.

  Length of Term

  The President shall serve a one-year term upon installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.

• President-Elect

  The President-Elect shall:

  • Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
  • Serve as a member of the Finance Committee.
  • Select and recommend the Chairs of the Standing Committees to the President for Board approval, at least 90 days prior to the C3X Annual Conference & Expo when the office of President is assumed.
  • Serve as the Board liaison to the NACAS Foundation.
  • Serve as the Board liaison to the C3X Planning Committee for the conference that occurs the year of service as President-Elect.
  • In consultation with the President and Vice President, assist with planning and execution of Leadership Team Meetings.
  • Prepare to assume the office of President upon installation, or upon the death, removal from office, or inability to act, of the sitting President.
  • Develop objectives for the year as President.
  • Introduce and host events as assigned at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
  • Assume the office of the NACAS President once the President-Elect term is complete.
  • Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.

  Length of Term

  The President-Elect shall serve a one-year term upon installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.

• Vice-President

  The Vice President shall:

  • Be a member from the region of the Association identified through the regional rotation schedule: East, Central, West, and South.

  • Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
  • Serve as a member of the Finance Committee.
  • Serve as the Board liaison to the C3X Planning Committee for the conference that occurs the year of service as President-Elect.
  • Serve as the Board liaison to the Committee Chair Council (CCC) and as the Vice Chair of the CCC. Preside over CCC meetings in the Chair’s absence.
  • Provide guidance to the CCC ensuring links between the committees’ actions and the Strategic Plan.
  • In consultation with the President and President-Elect, assist with planning and execution of Leadership Team meetings.
  • Assume the office of the President-Elect once the Vice President term is complete.
  • Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.

  Length of Term

  The Vice-President shall serve a one-year term upon election and installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.

• At-Large Members

  The At-Large Board Member shall:

  • One At-Large Member will serve as the Board liaison to the Certification Commission and must be CASP certified
  • One At-Large Member will serve as the chair of the Committee Chair Council
  • As needed, chair task forces or serve as a special liaison between a task force/committee and the Board of Directors.
  • Attend meetings pertaining to their assigned specific responsibilities.
  • Prepare and present reports as requested by the President or Board at Board meetings.
  • Introduce and host events as assigned at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
  • Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.

  Length of Term

  The At-Large Board Member shall serve a three-year term upon election and installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.

• Treasurer

  The Treasurer shall:

  • Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
  • Serve as Chair of the Finance Committee and plan and conduct meetings as needed.
  • Review and recommend changes to the fiscal policies of the Association.
  • Advise the Board concerning reserve and other investments.
  • Submit and present an audited Annual Report for approval by the membership at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
  • Cooperate fully with the Auditors in preparation of the Annual Report.
  • Work with the CEO/Accounting team to prepare status reports for Board meetings.
  • Ensure that all funding priorities adhere to the Association’s mission, vision, and strategic direction of the Association.
  • Prepare any special reports requested by the President or Board.
  • Prepare a proposed budget with direction from the Finance Committee, Board, and the CEO.
  • Present proposed budget for approval by the membership at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
  • Introduce and host events as assigned at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
  • Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.

  Length of Term

  The Treasurer shall serve a three-year term upon election and installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.

• Immediate Past President

  The Immediate Past President shall:

  • At the request of the President, activate and chair the By-Laws Committee.
  • Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
  • Chair the Nominating Committee and present the proposed slate of officers to the Board at least 90 days prior to the C3X Annual Conference and Expo. 
  • Serve as Parliamentarian at all official meetings.
  • Swear in the newly elected Board at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
  • Coordinate communications with Past Presidents.
  • Fulfill any C3X Annual Conference & Expo duties as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.

  Length of Term

  The Immediate Past President shall serve a one-year term after installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.

• Regional Directors

  The Regional Directors shall:

  • Be elected by the members of their respective region at the Regional CX Annual Conference.

  • Serve on his/her region’s Board of Directors as a full voting member.
  • Ensure regional needs are represented at the national level and national issues are brought back to the regions for input.
  • Serve as the liaison between the National Board and the Regional Board.
  • Participate in Committee Chair Council meetings if requested by the Regional President.
  • Prepare and present reports of regional activities as requested by the President or Board at National Board meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Regional or National President or Board.

  Length of Term

  The Regional Director shall serve a three-year term upon installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.

• Secretary

  The NACAS CEO serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the National Board and performs other duties as assigned by the President and the Board.