• Board of Directors member:
  • elected by the general membership (3 members elected per year)
  • serves a 3-year term
  • Must have served a full term as a Chair of a Division level sub-unit (region, committee, commission).

PRESIDENT — The President shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation with such general executive powers and duties of supervision and management as are usually vested in the office of the chief executive officer of a corporation, and the President shall carry into effect all directions and resolutions of the board. The President shall preside at all meetings of the members and directors. The President shall be ex officio a member without vote on all committees, unless the Board otherwise provides.

VICE PRESIDENT — The Vice President shall, in the absence, disability, or inability to act of the President, perform all duties and exercise all powers of the President. The Vice President shall convene the NACADA Council, perform the duties customary to this office and such additional duties as directed by the President or Board of Directors. The Vice President serves as a liaison to the Council to assure that the Board has full benefit of the discussions/issues as discussed by the Council and that the Council has the benefit of knowing the priorities of the Board of Directors.

Major Leadership Responsibilities—Board of Directors:

• Provides direction for the Association by developing and maintaining the Association's strategic plan and assuring that finances are adequate to sustain all initiatives.
• Reviews Council recommendations and approves for implementation those that are within the Association's resources and consistent with the Strategic Plan of the Association.
• Sets policies and procedures for the association.
• Appoint replacements in the case of untimely vacancies.

Meetings to attend:

• Mid-Year Board of Directors meeting in the spring
• Fall Board of Directors meetings at the NACADA Annual Conference
• Teleconferences as scheduled by the NACADA President

Budgets to prepare and monitor:

• Reviews and approves the annual operating budget submitted by the Finance Committee.
• Oversees the overall expenditure and investment of Association funds.

Written reports/communications:

• Communications with members—Announcements are sent electronically to members as needed by the Executive Office on behalf of the President or Board of Directors.
• Reviews reports submitted by the Council and Division Units to ensure the goals and activities planned are in relation to the NACADA strategic goals.
• Academic Advising Today e-publication — (President) submits short articles on Association news and topics of interest to the general membership.

Resources and Support:

• Your institution gives approval and provides support to your commitment to this position, including your registration fees and all expenses for the Annual Conference.
• NACADA provides limited funds towards participation in the annual fall leadership meetings and provides reimbursements for spring meeting expenses.
• The Executive Office provides staff assistance for web updates, communications to members, financial management, membership information and statistics, conference calls, etc.