NACAS Board of Directors
Position Responsibilities
View national Board of Director positions and responsibilities below.
President
Qualification
The President of the Association must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good-standing.
Conduct
The President of the Association shall, at all times:
- Uphold the By-laws of the Association.
- Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
- Practice the established values in the values statement.
- Support the mission and vision of the Association.
- Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
Responsibilities
The President of the Association shall:
- Read and understand the By-Laws and the Policies governing the Association.
- Set the date and work with the CEO on place for all Board of Directors meetings.
- Preside at meetings of the Board, Executive Committee, and general membership.
- Serve as member of the Finance Committee and attend in-person Finance committee meetings.
- Enforce all administrative rules and regulations.
- Provide direction and leadership for the Association.
- Remain focused on member issues.
- Write commentaries for College Services magazine.
- Appoint special committees as needed.
- Appoint all Chairs to the Standing and Special Committees and also those members as required and specified in the By-Laws, pending approval by the Board of Directors.
- 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 agenda and host the winter Leadership Team Meeting.
- Conduct the annual CEO evaluation with input from the Board of Directors and other key stakeholders.
- Host various events at the annual C3X 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.
- The President shall be deemed to be the Immediate Past President for the following year.
Length of Term
The President shall serve one year upon installation at the C3X Conference & Expo.
President-Elect
Qualification
The President-Elect must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good-standing.
Conduct
The President-Elect shall, at all times:
- Uphold the By-laws of the Association.
- Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
- Practice the established values in the values statement.
- Support the mission and vision of the Association.
- Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
Responsibilities
The President-Elect shall:
- Read and understand the By-Laws and the Policies governing the Association.
- Serve as a full voting member of the Board of Directors and attend Board meetings.
- Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
- Serve as member of the Finance Committee.
- Select the Chairs of the Standing Committees, with Board approval, prior to the annual C3X 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 Conference Committee for the year presidency is assumed.
- In consultation with the President and Vice President, assist in planning and attend the Leadership Team Meeting.
- 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 year as President.
- Introduce and host events as assigned at the Annual C3X Conference & Expo.
- Participate in the annual CEO evaluation process.
- Assume the office of the NACAS President once the President-Elect term is complete.
- Other duties as assigned by the President.
Length of Term
The President-Elect shall serve a one year term upon installation at the annual C3X Conference & Expo.
Vice-President
Qualification
The Vice President must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good-standing and shall be from the region of the Association identified through the regional rotation schedule: East, Central, West, and South.
Conduct
The Vice President shall, at all times:
- Uphold the By-laws of the Association.
- Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
- Practice the established values in the values statement.
- Support the mission and vision of the Association.
- Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
Responsibilities
- Read and understand the By-Laws and the Policies governing the Association.
- Serve as a member of the Executive Committee and attend committee meetings.
- Serve as a full voting member of the Board of Directors and attend Board meetings.
- Serve on the Annual C3X Conference Committee as the liaison between the committee and the Board of Directors for the conference that occurs the year of service as President-Elect.
- Serve as the Vice Chair of the Committee Chair Council (CCC). Preside over meetings in the Chair’s absence.
- Serve as the liaison between the CCC and the Board.
- Provide leadership to the CCC ensuring links between the committees’ actions and the Strategic Plan.
- In consultation with the President and President-Elect, assist in planning and attend the winter Leadership Team meeting.
- Serve as member of the Finance Committee.
- Participate in the CEO Evaluation process.
- Assume the office of the President-Elect once the Vice President term is complete.
Length of Term
The Vice-President shall serve a one-year term upon election and installation at the Annual C3X Conference & Expo.
At-Large Members
Qualification
The At-Large Board Member must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good standing and shall be elected by the members of the Association.
Note: Current areas of focus are CASP/Professional Development and the Volunteer Experience
Conduct
The At-Large Board Member shall, at all times:
- Uphold the By-laws of the Association.
- Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
- Practice the established values in the values statement.
- Support the mission and vision of the Association.
- Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
Responsibilities
The At-Large Board Member shall:
- Read and understand the By-Laws and the Policies governing the Association.
- Focus on specific priorities or critical issues identified by the Board of Directors.
- Chair task force or serve as a special liaison between the task force/committee and the Board of Directors.
- Attend meetings pertaining to the specific priority.
- Prepare and present reports as requested by the President or Board of Directors at a Board of Directors meeting.
- Serve as a full voting member of the Board of Directors and attend Board meetings.
- Introduce and host events as assigned at the annual C3X Conference & Expo.
- Attend annual Leadership Team Meeting.
- Participate in the CEO Evaluation process.
- Other duties as assigned by the President.
Length of Term
The At-Large Board Member shall serve a three-year term upon election and installation at the annual C3X Conference & Expo.
Treasurer
Qualification
The Treasurer must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good-standing and shall be elected by the members of the Association.
Conduct
The Treasurer shall, at all times:
- Uphold the By-laws of the Association.
- Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
- Practice the established values in the values statement.
- Support the mission and vision of the Association.
- Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
Responsibilities
The Treasurer shall:
- Read and understand the By-Laws and the Policies governing the Association.
- Serve as a full voting member of the Board of Directors and attend Board meetings.
- Serve as a member of the Executive Committee and attend committee meetings.
- Serve as Chair of the Finance Committee. Conduct meetings as needed.
- Review and recommend changes to the fiscal policies of the Association.
- Advise the Board of Directors concerning reserve and other investments.
- Submit and present an audited Annual Report for approval by the membership at the annual C3X Conference & Expo.
- Cooperate fully with the Auditors in preparation of the Annual Report.
- Work with CEO/Accounting team to prepare status reports for all 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 of Directors.
- Prepare a proposed budget with direction from the Finance Committee, Board of Directors, and the CEO.
- Present proposed budget for approval by the membership at the annual C3X Conference & Expo.
- Introduce and host events as assigned at the annual C3X Conference & Expo.
- Attend the annual Leadership Team Meeting.
- Participate in the CEO Evaluation process.
- Other duties as assigned by the President.
Length of Term
The Treasurer shall serve a three year term upon election and installation at the annual C3X Conference & Expo.
Immediate Past President
Qualification
The Immediate Past President must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good-standing.
Conduct
The Immediate Past President shall, at all times:
- Uphold the By-laws of the Association.
- Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
- Practice the established values in the values statement.
- Support the mission and vision of the Association.
- Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
Responsibilities
The Immediate Past President shall:
- Read, review, and understand the By-Laws and the Policies governing the Association. At the request of the President, activate and chair the By-Laws Committee.
- Serve as a full voting member of the Board of Directors and attend Board meetings.
- Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
- Participate in the CEO evaluation process.
- Serve as Parliamentarian at all official meetings.
- Swear in the newly elected Board at the annual C3X Conference & Expo.
- Chair the Nominating Committee.
- Present the proposed slate of officers to the National Board at the Summer Board Meeting.
- Coordinate communications with Past Presidents.
- Fulfill any annual C3X Conference & Expo duties assigned.
- Attend the annual Leadership Team Meeting.
- Other duties as assigned by the President or Board of Directors.
Length of Term
The Immediate Past President shall serve a one year term at the completion of a successful term as President. The year commences after installation at the annual C3X Conference & Expo.
Regional Directors
Qualification
The Regional Director must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good-standing and is elected by the members of their respective regions at the Region’s Annual Conference.
Conduct
The Regional Director shall, at all times:
- Uphold the By-laws of the Association.
- Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
- Practice the established values in the values statement.
- Support the mission and vision of the Association.
- Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
Responsibilities
The Regional Director shall:
- Read and understand the By-Laws and Policies governing the Association.
- Serve on his/her region’s Board of Directors as a full voting member.
- Serve as a full voting member of the Board of Directors and attend Board meetings.
- 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 of Directors at a Board of Directors meeting.
- Attend the annual Leadership Team Meeting.
- Participate in the CEO Evaluation process.
- Other duties as assigned by the Regional or National President.
Length of Term
The Regional Director shall serve a three year term upon installation at the annual C3X Conference & Expo.
Chief Executive Officer (Ex-Officio)
Responsibilities: The Chief Executive Officer (Ex-Officio) acts as Secretary of the Board and performs other duties as assigned by the President and the Board.