NACEP Volunteer Leadership Opportunities

The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) was founded on volunteerism. Established in 1999, the first decade of our work as an organization was led by volunteers until NACEP hired its first part-time staff member in 2009. Volunteer leadership positions and the process by with they are filled, are outlined in NACEP’s organizational by-laws. Our volunteers and their work to advance the field are at the core of our past, present, and future work. We hope you will join us in working towards our vision for a future where all secondary students will have equitable access to quality college courses to support their postsecondary goals!

Board Positions

NACEP has a 16-member Board with positions opening on roughly an annual basis. Board members are publicly disclosed through our website and our annual reporting to the IRS. The Executive Director is an ex officio, non-voting member that is hired by the Board.

Board Terms:

Board terms range from one to three years. Positions are filled by both appointment and election. Eligibility requirements vary by position. The position of Board President is filled by the President-Elect after that member has served a two-year term as President-Elect. With the exception of the Accreditation Commission Chair, Board terms start and end at the conclusion of NACEP’s fall annual business meeting. The position of Accreditation Commission Chair has a special term that starts and ends with the spring meeting of the Accreditation Commission.

Election and Appointment Processes and Timeframes:

Each election is preceded by a call for nominations, typically in the spring, and elections are typically held in the summer. Elections and openings for appointed positions are announced through email and posed on our website. Appointed positions on the Board are filled by a variety of approaches: by a call for nominations, by candidates stating an interest in an open position to a Board, Commission, or staff member, or by tapping past and current volunteer leaders from Commissions, the Leadership Academy, or the NACEP membership. Terms vacated by the premature departure of any member are filled by appointment.

Calendar of Board Positions:

NACEP’s by-laws stipulate that a calendar of upcoming positions is published. The chart below summarizes positions and projected terms for 2022-2024.

Accreditation Commission Positions

NACEP has four Commissions: Accreditation, Advocacy, Engagement, and Research. The chair of each commission is also a member on the Board. These Commissioners are the only members permitted to simultaneously hold positions both on the Board and a Commission.

Accreditation Commission Positions:

NACEP has a 17-member Accreditation Commission consisting of eight appointed positions and nine elected members. Terms are three years and positions open on roughly an annual basis. Eligibility requirements vary by position, but all positions (except the external member) must come from an institution with a NACEP accredited program. All of the Accreditation Commission positions, including the External Member, must be a NACEP member in good standing. The Commission chair may serve no more than two consecutive terms.

Election and Appointment Processes and Timeframes:

Each election is preceded by a call for nominations, typically in December, and elections are typically held in February. Elections and openings for appointed positions are announced through email and posted on our website. Appointed positions are filled by a variety of approaches: by a call for nominations, by candidates stating an interest in a position, or by identifying past and current volunteer leaders from Commissions, the Leadership Academy, or the NACEP membership. Terms vacated by the premature departure of any member are filled by appointment.

Calendar of Accreditation Commission Positions:

NACEP’s by-laws stipulate that a calendar of upcoming positions is published. The chart below summarizes positions and projected terms for 2022-2024.

Advocacy, Engagement, and Research Commission Positions

Advocacy, Engagement, and Research Commission Positions:

NACEP has three, nine-member Commissions consisting of four appointed positions and five elected members representing each of NACEP’s geographic regions. Terms are two years and positions open on roughly an annual basis. Eligibility requirements vary by position. The Commission chair may serve no more than two consecutive terms.

Election and Appointment Processes and Timeframes:

Each election is preceded by a call for nominations, typically in the spring, and elections are typically held in the summer. Elections and openings for appointed positions are announced through email and posted on our website. Appointed positions are filled by a variety of approaches: by a call for nominations, by candidates stating an interest in an open position to a Board, Commissioner or staff member, or by identifying past and current volunteer leaders and NACEP members. Terms vacated by the premature departure of any member are filled by appointment.

Calendar of Advocacy, Engagement, and Research Commission Positions:

NACEP’s by-laws stipulate that a calendar of upcoming positions is published. The charts below summarize positions and projected terms for 2022-2024.

Eligibility for Board and Commission Positions

NACEP’s organizational by-laws describe the qualifications to hold a volunteer leadership role. These often vary by position. The chart below summarizes eligibility requirements. NACEP’s geographic regions for regional representatives are also provided.

Questions about NACEP’s volunteer leadership positions? Reach out to information@nacep.org or to the Board at board@nacep.org.