2026 Board of Directors Election
APPE Nominating/Election Process
The nomination period for the 2026 APPE Board of Directors Election is now open. This year, there are three open positions. Nominations will be accepted until December 15, 2025. Candidates must be current APPE members in good standing of at least two consecutive years (with a preference for three or more), with dues paid and no unresolved APPE Code of Conduct or conflict of interest issues. If elected, they must maintain their APPE membership in good standing throughout the term of their service on the Board. Board terms are four years and will run from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2030. Self-nominations are welcome.
Before submitting a nomination, please read our Board Expectations and Roles & Responsibilities of Board Members.
We are striving for an APPE Board that is inclusive and diverse and that will help guide the organization during the coming years. We encourage nominations that broaden the range of perspectives and experiences currently represented on the Board, including those from communities and identities not always well represented in our fields. We also welcome recommendations of candidates from a wide array of disciplines, sectors (including outside academia), backgrounds, orientations, and abilities to strengthen the Board’s capacity to serve the organization and its mission.
The Nominating Committee will review all candidates and follow up with each one to determine a competitive slate to present to the Board of Directors. If selected for the slate, candidates will be announced at the annual conference and stand for election in spring, 2026.
If you have any questions you can reach out to Board Chair Dennis Cooley (Dennis.cooley@ndsu.edu), Nominating Committee Chair Dena Plemmons (plemmons@ucr.edu) or APPE Executive Director Kristen Fuhs Wells (kristen@appe-ethics.org).