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Executive Council Updates and Call for Nominations

October 06, 2025 / PSU-AAUP

Welcome to our newest Executive Council members:

  • Colleen Carroll is our new interim VP for Legislative and Political Action while Karlyn Adams-Wiggins is out on family leave. 
  • Ellis Hews was elected to be our next VP for Membership & Organizing. 


Treasurer election - Call for Nominations now open! 

As our current Treasurer has stepped into the role of VP for Membership & Organizing, we are now accepting nominations for PSU-AAUP Treasurer! Nominations can be submitted via email at nominations@psuaaup.net now through this Sunday, October 12th.

We’ll be electing one (1) person to serve from date elected to the date listed:

  • Treasurer (position ending April 30, 2027) 

One of eight officer positions. The Treasurer, in collaboration with the President and staff, develops the yearly budget for approval by the Executive Council, advises the staff on day-to-day bookkeeping matters, and arranges for a yearly audit. It is not a release time position.

The Executive Council currently meets bi-weekly this fall term on Mondays from 9:30AM to 11:00AM and less frequently during the summer. Future scheduling will vary. 

You can nominate yourself or nominate a colleague who is willing to serve by emailing their names to nominations@psuaaup.net.
 
All nominees will be contacted to confirm their acceptance of their nomination and offered an opportunity to submit a 150-word statement of candidacy.

Nominations timeframe:

  • Sun. October 12th - Nominations close 

  • Mon. October 20th - Candidates' names and bios sent to membership

  • Mon. October 20th - Ballots open

  • Tues. November 4th - Ballots close

Details about our nominations and elections processes are in the PSU-AAUP Constitution & Bylaws. Should you have any questions about the Association or the open positions, you can contact any of the current executive council members, or the Nominations Committee

We look forward to hearing from you! 

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