A Councilor At Large elected in Spring 2021 was recently promoted to an Interim Director position and is no longer eligible to serve in a leadership capacity for PSU-AAUP. That Councilor At Large position is now vacant. As the remainder of the term is longer than one year, the PSU-AAUP Constitution requires the Executive Council to hold a special election to fill the position.
The newly elected Councilor At Large will fill out the remainder of the term expiring May 1, 2023.
You can nominate yourself, or speak to a friend that you want to nominate and nominate them.
The open nomination period runs from Monday October 11 until Friday October 15. The election will open Tuesday October 19 and close Wednesday November 5. The new Councilor At Large will assume the office on November 7, or as soon after that date that the oath of office can be administered.
The nomination should include a candidate statement (submitted either by the candidate or a supporting member) of no more than 150 words.
To submit a nomination, send an email to the Nominating Officer David Kinsella. You must be a member of the PSU-AAUP to nominate someone, or to be nominated. We will confirm everyone’s membership status and that each nominee is willing to participate.
Should you have any questions about the Association or the open position, you can contact any of the current executive council members, or Executive Director Phil Lesch, or David Kinsella.
We look forward to hearing from you!
David Kinsella
PSU-AAUP Nominating Officer for this Special Election
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More Detailed Description of the position
Office of Councilor At Large
The office of Councilor At Large does not have assigned duties in the PSU-AAUP Constitution or Bylaws. Councilors At Large are expected to attend all Executive Council meetings. The Executive Council meets Thursdays during the academic year from 12:00 to 1:30 PM, once per month during the summer, and in addition there may be executive council retreats, or executive council trainings. The Councilors At Large are also expected to take on those duties on behalf of the Executive Council that are not designated to be part of a portfolio assigned to any of the Vice Presidents, or the President.