Dear UALE Members, The Nominations and Elections Committee wishes to remind you about our upcoming UALE Executive Board elections process.

Date: Elections for a new UALE Board will occur at the UALE Annual Conference business meeting on April 15, 2016 in Washington, DC.

Eligibility: UALE members in good standing are eligible to run for any seat on the Executive Board. Executive Board members serve two-year terms and are term limited after four years of service.

Responsibilities of Board Members: The responsibilities of being on the UALE board include participating on monthly conference calls, helping with the annual conference, and performing the specific duties associated with a particular Executive Board position. Job descriptions and duties for each Executive Board position can be found on the UALE website (http://uale.org/ under the “Constitution” tab)

Open Seats: There are several positions that will not have an incumbent running for a new term. These are Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President for Universities, Board Member from a Union-Based Education Department, and an At-Large Position. Please note, however, that all Executive Board positions are open.

Running for Office: Prior to the annual meeting, nominations can be sent to committee chair Bob Bussel at . We request that nominations be accompanied by a brief description (150-250 words) of the candidate and a statement of why they are seeking office. Nominees will be asked to accept their nominations before becoming candidates. Candidates will have the opportunity to make a brief statement at the business meeting prior to the election. Additional nominations can be made from the floor at the business meeting. Any contested elections will be conducted by secret ballot.

Voting: Each UALE member in good standing will be entitled to one vote at the annual meeting. A recent change in the UALE constitution provides that institutional members are permitted to cast a vote. The individual casting this vote on behalf of their institution should be identified when they register for the conference.

We strongly encourage UALE members to consider running for the Board. Our organizational effectiveness depends on the willingness of members to assume leadership and help UALE remain a strong and vibrant voice for workers education. For the Nominations and Elections Committee, Bob Bussel, Professor of History and Director Labor Education and Research Center University of Oregon 1289 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 (w) 541 346-2784 (fax) 541 346-2790