Nominations

The ASHE Nominations Committees invites applications for the various upcoming vacancies. For all these positions, we seek individuals who will provide outstanding leadership in a governance role for a non-profit association. ASHE is committed to advancing excellent research and scholarship across the multiple and varied domains of higher education and contributing to the national discourse by linking higher education research and scholarship to policy and practice.

For more information about the Nominations and Elections Process, please visit this website.

Potential Board of Director nominees are welcome to set up an informational one-on-one meeting with ASHE Executive Director Dr. Jason P. Guilbeau.
Potential Council nominees are welcome to set up an informational one-on-one meeting with ASHE Assistant Director for Membership, Erin Satterwhite-David.

Those elected to the Board of Directors will provide fiduciary oversight and governance while the ASHE Staff will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association. The Nominations Committee is charged with creating a slate of candidates that considers the vast diversity of ideas and perspectives, backgrounds and values, communities, and commitments that our association represents, seeking leadership attentive to all.

Vacancies:
  • ASHE President of the Board of Directors: The individual who is elected to the ASHE Presidency will serve a three-year term, taking office as President-Elect in November 2025, as President in November 2026, and as Immediate Past President in 2027. For more information on the responsibilities of the ASHE President, you can review the ASHE President position description.
  • ASHE Members-At-Large of the Board of Directors (2 vacancies): Those elected to these positions will serve a two-year term beginning in November 2025. For more information on the responsibilities of the ASHE Members-At-Large, you can review the ASHE Members-At-Large position description.
  • ASHE Graduate Student Members of the Board of Directors: Those elected to these positions will serve a two-year term beginning in November 2025. For more information on the responsibilities of the ASHE Graduate Student Reps, you can review the ASHE Graduate Student Reps position description.

In 2022, the Board of Directors developed a shared board member agreement. Nominees should review this agreement to further understand the commitment to board service.

The CAHEP Nominations Committee invites applications for the various upcoming vacancies. For all these positions we seek individuals who will provide outstanding leadership to an association committed to advancing excellent research and scholarship across the multiple and varied domains of higher education and contributing to the national discourse by linking higher education research and scholarship to policy and practice. The CAHEP Nominations Committee is charged with creating a slate of candidates that considers the vast diversity of ideas and perspectives, backgrounds and values, communities and commitments that our association represents, seeking leadership attentive to all.
Vacancies:
  • Chair (November 2025- November 2027):  It shall be the responsibility of the Chair to oversee the various functions of the Council and to report and communicate with the Board of the Association on the needs of Higher Education programs and Council programs and activities. In consultation with the Vice Chair, the Chair will prepare the agenda for the annual meeting of the Council and send to the Board bi-annual reports with regard to Council programs and activities.

  • Vice Chair (November 2025-November 2026): The Vice Chair will be responsible for the Barbara Townsend Lecture at the annual meeting. The Vice Chair will fulfill the responsibilities of the Chair in the absence of the Chair. 

  • Finance Chair (November 2025-November 2026):  It is the responsibility of the Finance Chair to track the current state of the budget and inform the CAHEP Executive Council as needed to inform decision-making.

The ASHE CEP Nominations Committee invites applications for the various upcoming vacancies. For all these positions we seek individuals who will provide outstanding leadership to an association committed to advancing excellent research and scholarship across the multiple and varied domains of higher education and contributing to the national discourse by linking higher education research and scholarship to policy and practice.

The ASHE CEP Nominations Committee is charged with creating a slate of candidates that considers the vast diversity of ideas and perspectives, backgrounds and values, communities and commitments that our association represents, seeking leadership attentive to all.

Vacancies:
  • Secretary (November 2025- November 2027):  The secretary shall record and maintain the minutes from the annual meetings of the CEP. This position will also be responsible for correspondence to the general membership.

  • Graduate Student Representative (November 2025-November 2026): The Graduate Student Representative shall advocate for the interests and perspectives of graduate students on the Executive Committee and advise the Chair on matters of importance to graduate students. The Graduate Student Representative will also help manage the Council’s social media.

The CIHE Nominations Committee invites applications for the various upcoming vacancies. For all these positions we seek individuals who will provide outstanding leadership to an association committed to advancing excellent research and scholarship across the multiple and varied domains of higher education and contributing to the national discourse by linking higher education research and scholarship to policy and practice.

The CIHE Nominations Committee is charged with creating a slate of candidates that considers the vast diversity of ideas and perspectives, backgrounds and values, communities and commitments that our association represents, seeking leadership attentive to all.

Vacancies
  • Vice Chair (Vice chair (November 2025-November 2026); Chair (November 2026-November 2028): Immediate Past Chair (November 2028-November 2029): Serve as Program Chair of the annual International Forum. Working in collaboration with a team of Members-at-Large, the Vice Chair will coordinate the development and dissemination of the Forum's Call for Proposals, the review of proposals received, and the development of the International Forum Program. The Vice Chair may appoint a Program Co-Chair from the Council membership. At the close of the International Forum, the Vice Chair will assume the duties and title of Chair. The Vice Chair will work closely with the Chair to oversee activities that will further the objectives and aims of the Council on International Higher Education. The Vice Chair shall chair meetings of the Executive Committee of the Council in the event of an absence of the Chair. 

  • Members-At-Large- (2) (November 2025-November 2027): The Members-at-Large serve as an advisory group to the Chair and support the Program Chair with coordinating the International Forum program.

The CPPHE Nominations Committee invites applications for the various upcoming vacancies. For all these positions we seek individuals who will provide outstanding leadership to an association committed to advancing excellent research and scholarship across the multiple and varied domains of higher education and contributing to the national discourse by linking higher education research and scholarship to policy and practice.

The CPPHE Nominations Committee is charged with creating a slate of candidates that considers the vast diversity of ideas and perspectives, backgrounds and values, communities and commitments that our association represents, seeking leadership attentive to all.

Vacancies:
  • Vice Chair (Vice Chair: November 2025-November 2026; Chair: November 2026-November 2027; Past Chair: November 2027-November 2028): It shall be the responsibility of the Chair to oversee the various functions of the Council and to report and communicate with the Board of the Association on the needs of the Council, including any necessary budgetary requests. The Chair will call and conduct the annual business meeting of the Council, chair meetings of the Executive Committee of the Council, and make all appointments to Council committees as described in this document. The Vice-Chair of the Council shall be elected by Council membership and to serve for three years, but not more than two consecutive terms of office. In the first year, the incumbent will serve as Vice-Chair. In the second year, the incumbent will serve as Chair of the Council. In the third year, the incumbent will serve as Immediate Past Chair. In consultation with the Chair and Immediate Past Chair, the Vice-Chair will prepare the agenda and related materials for the annual meeting of the Council. At the request of the Chair, the Vice-Chair will assist on a variety of organizational matters. The Vice-Chair will also serve as Program Chair for the annual Public Policy Forum. With assistance from the Immediate Past Chair, the Vice Chair will coordinate the peer review and selection process for sessions at the Council's annual Forum and provide the overall direction and organization for the Forum. The Immediate Past Chair will coordinate the Nominations and Elections Process. In addition, the Immediate Past Chair will provide support to the Chair and Vice-Chair as needed.

  • Secretary (November 2025-November 2027): It is the Secretary's responsibility to record the proceedings at the annual business meeting and prepare communications on Council activities to be submitted to the Council's membership.
  • Members-At-Large (1) (November 2025-November 2028): Executive Committee Members-at-Large provide advice to the Chair and support the Vice-Chair in coordinating the Public Policy Forum. They should be prepared to chair ad hoc committees or take on other, short-term assignments as requested by the Chair.

To Submit a Self-Nomination:

Applicants must submit their own nomination form. The nominee must be a current member of the Association at the time of application. The nominee, if elected, must remain a member throughout their time of service. A completed self-nomination, submitted through the link below, will include the following:

  • First and Last Name
  • Email Address
  • Telephone Number
  • Organization/Institution
  • Current/previous involvement with ASHE. List as: Position, Group, Year (e.g., Member, Dissertation of the Year Committee, 2018-2021; Attendee, Annual Conference, 2019; Discussant, Annual Conference, 2018)
  • Current/previous involvement with other associations/organizations related to your nominated role. List as Position/Group, Organization, Year (e.g., Program Chair, Division J, AERA, 2017; Board President, ACPA, 2019)
  • A 250 word maximum candidate statement, written in third person.
  • Agreement to ASHE Policies: Applicants will be required to review and agree to uphold various policies of ASHE including membership policies, ethics policies, conflict of interest policies, and diversity policies.
  • CV (uploaded as a PDF): Please include the applicant's CV.

Submit a Nomination

Timeline & Process:

  • Self-nominations must be received no later than May 1, 2025, 12:00pm (noon) Mountain Time.
  • Nominations committees will create a slate of nominees in the month of May and follow up with applicants and nominees in late May.
  • The ASHE Executive Director will coordinate the election for the board of directors and council executive committees in the month of July/August.
  • Results will be announced to the ASHE members in late August.

Nominations Committee:

If you have any questions, please contact ASHE Executive Director Jason Guilbeau at jason@ashe.ws and he can either answer your questions and/or route it to the appropriate nominations committee member.

ASHE Nominations Committee members are required to uphold the ASHE Conflict of Interest Policy; Ethical Policies; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy to ensure a fair process. 

Nominations Committee

  • Jeni Lynn Hart
    Jeni Lynn Hart
    Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate Studies University of Missouri
    Chair
  • Rebecca Crandall
    Rebecca Crandall
    Project Director Rankin & Associates Consulting
    Member
  • Brian Le
    Brian Le
    Graduate Student University of California, Los Angeles
    Member
  • Brett Ranon Nachman
    Brett Ranon Nachman
    Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh
    Member
  • Jason Guilbeau
    Jason Guilbeau
    PhD, CAE Executive Director Association for the Study of Higher Education
    Staff Partner

CAHEP Nominations Committee

  • Beth E. Bukoski
    Beth E. Bukoski
    Associate Professor Virginia Commonwealth University
    Chair
  • Katie Buell
    Doctoral Student University of Iowa
    Member
  • Erin Doran
    Associate Professor The University of Texas at El Paso
    Member
  • Erin Satterwhite-David
    Erin Satterwhite-David
    Assistant Director for Membership Association for the Study of Higher Education
    Staff Partner

CEP Nominations Committee

  • Brittany Smotherson
    Brittany Smotherson
    Adjunct Instructor University of Missouri-Columbia
    Chair
  • Rose Ann Rico Eborda Gutierrez
    Assistant Professor of Equity and Diversity in Education University of Nevada, Reno
    Member
  • Jarett D. Haley
    Jarett D. Haley
    Assistant Professor University of Delaware
    Member
  • Susana H. Hernández
    Assistant Professor Northern Arizona University
    Member
  • Francheska Jimenez
    PhD Student Teachers College, Columbia University
    Member
  • Demeturie Toso-Lafaele Gogue
    Demeturie Toso-Lafaele Gogue
    Assistant Professor of Higher Education University of Massachusetts Boston
    Member
  • Erin Satterwhite-David
    Erin Satterwhite-David
    Assistant Director for Membership Association for the Study of Higher Education
    Staff Partner

CIHE Nominations Committee

  • Shinji Katsumoto
    University of Southern Mississippi
    Chair
  • Christina Yao
    University of South Carolina
    Chair
  • Erin Satterwhite-David
    Erin Satterwhite-David
    Assistant Director for Membership Association for the Study of Higher Education
    Staff Partner

CPPHE Nominations Committee

  • Kevin R. McClure
    Associate Professor University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    Chair
  • Erin Satterwhite-David
    Erin Satterwhite-David
    Assistant Director for Membership Association for the Study of Higher Education
    Staff Partner