The nomination period for positions on the SPAGS board has now begun, and has been extended to Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:59PM ET. Being involved with the Board is a fantastic way to gain leadership experience, bring your vision to our organization, work closely with senior leadership, and boost your CV. The SPAGS board is seeking enthusiastic graduate students to run for the following positions:
- President-Elect: (1 open position) This is a three-year term. The President-Elect will serve in the two following years as the President and then Immediate Past-President. These roles together comprise the leadership committee in charge of tasks such as organizing and running SPAGS board meetings and serving as liaisons to the full SPA board.
- Members at Large: (2 open positions) These positions are one-year terms.
Note that there are no term limits on Member At Large positions (e.g., you can serve one or more years, but you must run again if you would like to serve another year). This role is responsible for organizing and completing committee work for the SPAGS board. They may also be the head of a committee.
- International Members At Large: (2 open positions) These positions are one-year terms. Candidates must reside in a non-US location.
Note that there are no term limits on Member At Large positions (e.g., you can serve one or more years, but you must run again if you would like to serve another year). This role is responsible for organizing and completing committee work for the SPAGS board. They may also be the head of a committee.
All SPAGS members in good standing who have not yet received their terminal degree are eligible for these positions.
To run for a position, please prepare an autobiographical statement that does not exceed 750 words. Feel free to email Past-President Sarah Gottlieb at sarah_gottlieb@williamjames.edu if you have any questions. Members can self-nominate or nominate other SPAGS members.
EXTENDED Deadline to submit nomations is
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:59PM ET!