2018 DEC Executive Board: Call for Nominations

The DEC Executive Board is seeking nominations for four Executive Board positions starting July 1, 2018.

Available Positions:

Board Member Responsibilities:

All DEC Executive Board members have three main responsibilities.
Linking with DEC members to get and give information so the Board can best represent DEC members, and members can be well informed about the Board’s work.
Establishing written policies that reflect DEC’s mission and values and serve to guide strategically the direction of the organization, manage organizational risk, and meet the board’s fiduciary responsibility.
Monitoring policies to ensure identified outcomes are being achieved and organizational risk is minimized.

Additional board responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following activities:

Preparing for and participating in all Board meetings. This currently involves monthly conference calls (approximately 3-hours each).
Attending all Board meetings and other required activities at the DEC and CEC annual conferences (approximately 7 days a year).
Serving on Board committees.
Acting as a liaison to DEC special interest groups, commissions, or other DEC bodies.
Serving on various CEC committees as assigned.

For questions and/or clarifications contact Eva Horn, evahorn@ku.edu.