CUPA-HR Board Chair-elect Selection Criteria

CUPA-HR national board members are expected to be higher education human resources thought leaders. Candidates for national board positions should be listed on the roster of an institutional member of CUPA-HR in a human resources position; have at least five years’ experience as an HR management professional, ideally in higher education; have a record of active participation in and knowledge of CUPA-HR; and have at least one year of previous volunteer board experience, not necessarily with CUPA-HR. Board members will also have the support of their employer organization to attend all board meetings, in additional to other related activities as appropriate for the duration of their three-year term of office; and have a commitment to contribute the time, interest, ability and resources necessary to complete assignments promptly and professionally and have demonstrated leadership abilities.

The following criteria will be used by the national board to evaluate candidates for chair-elect. Candidates will possess all of the following.

• Possesses an area of expertise that helps the association meet one or more of its strategic initiatives
• Has the demonstrated ability to take a broader perspective (outside one’s own type of institution, state, region, etc.)
• Has the demonstrated ability to develop strategic direction and vision and/or implement a strategic direction and vision … identified by peers as a thought leader
• Has the demonstrated ability to recognize and promote trends, issues and best practices
• Has the demonstrated ability to confidently and articulately lead discussions and express opinions in a collaborative, collegial manner
• Broadens the diversity and inclusiveness of the national board
• Has the demonstrated ability to mentor, engage and share information with current and potential CUPA-HR leaders
• Has a demonstrated commitment and passion for higher education, higher education human resources and higher education workforce issues
• Has been an active contributor at the national, regional or chapter level, including presentation of concurrent sessions, committee leadership or board committee leadership/participation
• Has served in a leadership role with CUPA-HR