The Massachusetts College Personnel
Association (MCPA) invites you to participate in the upcoming 2010-11
election process. Information about anticipated vacancies on the Executive Board
is listed below. In
order to run for office you must be an active member of MCPA. If you are not
currently a member of MCPA, you can complete a membership application at www.mymcpa.net. Timeline:
January 27 – February 5:
Nominations submitted
February 8: Nominees
contacted
February 12: Candidate
statements due
Feb. 15 – 26: Ballot posted for membership review
March 1 – 12: Voting takes place
March 15: Candidates
contacted
March 22: Newly Elected
Officers Announced
Nomination
Process:
If
you are interested in running for office or would like to nominate someone to
run for office please read the position descriptions below and complete the NOMINATION FORM Deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 5, 2010.
If you have question, please contact Mary
Wegmann, mary_wegmann@emerson.edu. The
week of February 8th, Mary will contact all nominees to further
discuss the position with them and confirm their acceptance of the nomination.
Open Position Listing:
President-Elect:
Serves
as acting President in the President’s absence. Assists the President in
organizing and evaluating MCPA activities, coordinating activities with other
organizations, communicates with ACPA and coordinates the awards process. This
position requires a three year commitment; one as president-elect, one as
president and one as past president. In the role as president-elect and
president he/she will attend the ACPA Summer Leadership meeting and the State
President’s meetings during the ACPA national convention.
Member-at-Large
(2 positions):
The
member-at Large position serves as chair or member of conference committees,
chairs standing and ad hoc committees within MCPA, and manages other projects
upon request of the President. There are a total of 4 Member-at-Large positions
on the MCPA executive board.
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Marketing Coordinator (1 position - appointed)
The marketing coordinator position is an appointed position by the President of
MCPA. The marketing coordinator works closely with program planners, the
website coordinator and the board in addressing the marketing needs of
the organization. This position develops and designs graphics and logos for
MCPA program and events and researches, develops and
recommend the purchase and printing of novelty items and other
memorabilia that promote the organization at various programs, keeping the
image and branding of the organization consistent.
Skills: Experience with designing and developing graphics for print and
electronic publications. Attention to detail and the ability to work under
tight deadlines.
Graduate
Student Liaison (2 positions):
This
appointed position has been designed to assist MCPA in outreach to graduate
school programs and students. This person will also represent MCPA on the
planning committee for a conference that prepares graduate students for their
first professional job search and networking strategies. There are 2 Graduate Student
Liaison positions on the MCPA board. This position is a non-voting position and
requires a two year commitment.
Voting/Election
Process:
The MCPA 2010-11 election
will takes place online from March 1 – March
12, 2010. Current members of
MCPA are the only individuals who can vote. An invitation to vote
will be sent to your email address on record which will direct you to our
voting ballot form. The e-mail will contain a special password that you will need in order to access the ballot. If you do not
receive an email invitation and you are current member, please contact our
membership coordinator Sara Jacques
If
you have any questions please contact Mary Wegmann, Past President, at mary_wegmann@emerson.edu
LINK TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
This link to the MCPA candidate
statements is now live.OFFICIAL MCPA BALLOT LINKThis link above to the official MCPA ballot will
become active between Monday, March 1
at 8:00 am and will close
Friday March 12, 2010 at midnight.
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