Call for Nominations
Nominate Yourself OR Nominate a Colleague
Are you, or someone you know, passionate about IT and libraries in higher education? Are you interested in developing as a leader, love NERCOMP, and want to get more involved? If so, consider submitting a nomination to join the NERCOMP Board! The NERCOMP Board provides the chance to work with a supportive and engaged group of leaders, including individual contributors, managers, and CIOs, all collaborating to improve education through technology.
NERCOMP is accepting nominations for its Board of Trustees. Elected candidates will serve for a three-year term beginning in April 2026. This is an outstanding opportunity to serve the profession by helping to lead one of the most vibrant and successful information technology and library organizations in the country. Submit your recommendations by noon on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
The election opens on January 5, 2026, and runs through 12:00 pm EST on January 21, 2026. A statement and photo are posted for each candidate standing for election. Institutional Representatives cast their vote on behalf of their institution; their participation is a critical success factor in the election process. New Board members are announced in early February.
Please watch the recording of Becoming a NERCOMP Board Member webinar to learn about the process and what is expected of a board member.
Webinar recording link: Click Here. Here is the passcode: z#mjMM66
Your recommendation should reflect the nominee’s qualifications for Board membership. Include any special skills or interests and past involvement with NERCOMP or other relevant organizations. If you are nominating a colleague, please indicate that the individual has expressed a willingness to run for election.
The NERCOMP Nominating Committee will review all potential candidates recommended by the general membership to build a representative slate based on the following criteria:
- Community colleges, liberal arts colleges, research universities, and specialized institutions;
- Different states within the NERCOMP geographic region;
- Different professional roles such as CIOs, information technologists, academic technologists, and librarians;
- Each prospective candidate must be an employee of a NERCOMP member institution in good standing at the time of the election
Expectations
NERCOMP Board members are expected to:
- Attend all Board meetings.
- Actively contribute to key activities and committees for an average of 1-2 hours per week
- Understand the full Board responsibilities as detailed in the Bylaws.
Upon confirmation of each candidate’s willingness to stand for election, the slate will be submitted to the NERCOMP Board for approval. The approved slate is then voted on by the Institutional Representatives to determine the elected Board members.
If you have any questions about service on the Board, please feel free to reach out to any Board member.