2022 NADOHE Board of Directors Nominations 

The 2022 NADOHE Nominations Committee of the Board of Directors is seeking nominations to fill ­­­­four seats on the Board of Directors.  To ensure we have representation from the various types of member institutions and CDOs passionate about the full range of issues addressed by our organization, your participation is needed in this important process.  Please nominate an individual, who serves as Vice President for Diversity or the Chief Diversity Officer (or similar designee) and whose institution is an NADOHE member, for this important role. Click here to view a list of current NADOHE institutional members. Click here to view a current list of board members.

Given the range of institutional types, it is understood that CDOs may hold differing titles and work within a variety of administrative structures. In assessing whether an individual serves as CDO, the Nominations Committee will seek to confirm that the nominated individual “play[s] the central administrative role in guiding, facilitating, and evaluating [diversity, equity and inclusion] processes on behalf of the institution” (The Standards of Professional Practice, Executive Summary). If there are questions regarding eligibility, please contact the committee.

Only Vice Presidents for Diversity or Chief Diversity Officers (or similar designee) serving at NADOHE member institutions can submit nominations. Self-nominations are welcome. Please note the following segment of the NADOHE Bylaws:

Article III, Section 1 - Powers of the Board

The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed, supervised and controlled by the Board of Directors, which shall be responsible for the overall policy and direction of the corporation.  Further, the Board of Directors shall manage, supervise and control the business, property, and affairs of the Corporation, except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the Articles of Incorporation or the Corporation. Directors need not be residents of the District of Columbia. 

Criteria for Service on the Board of Directors

Persons nominated for membership on the Board of Directors must:

• Serve as the Vice President of Diversity or Chief Diversity Officer (or similar designee) at their college or university;
• Be a current member in good standing;
• Have been a member of NADOHE for a minimum of two years;
• Have a minimum of 3 years of work experience as a Vice President for Diversity or Chief Diversity Officer (or similar designee) in higher education from the nomination submission date;
• Be able to serve a three-year term on the Board, except in those instances when the Director is completing the term of a previous Board member who had to depart early due to unavoidable circumstances.
• Be able to attend Board meetings two to three times annually; and
• Promote the vision of NADOHE: To lead higher education towards inclusive excellence through institutional transformation.
  
  

Please submit your nominations here by November 30, 2021.

Nominations and Election Timetable:

October 15, 2021: Call for Nominations
November 30, 2021: Close Nominations
December 22, 2021: Disseminate Electronic Ballot of the Slate of Nominees to Members
January 14, 2022: Close Voting Ballot
January 21, 2022: Notify Candidates of Election Results
March 16, 2022: Present Slate of Nominees to Board of Directors
March 18, 2022: New Board Members Take Oath of Office During Virtual Annual Membership Meeting

Nominating Committee: 

Michele Minter, Princeton University, NJ - [email protected]
Paryn Wallace, Princeton University, NJ - [email protected]
Brigit Carter,Duke University School of Nursing, NC - [email protected]
Kevin McDonald, University of Virginia, VA - [email protected]
Kristi Kelly, Lewis University, IL - [email protected]
Tiffenia Archie, Temple University, PA - [email protected]

For more information, please contact nominations committee chair Michele Minter, [email protected].