2024 Board Nominations

NCECA Board of Directors, Fertile Ground Conference, Sacramento, California

2024 UPCOMING BOARD NOMINATIONS
POSITION OPENINGS AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Deadline October 20, 2023, 11:59pm (Eastern)

The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts is committed to fostering a diverse leadership team to guide the organization in accordance with its mission and bylaws. Presently, NCECA seeks candidates for two distinct positions on its Board of Directors that will open in Spring 2024. These positions, which will be selected through a ballot of the membership include: 

  • Director at Large, for a non-renewable three-year term to begin following the 2024 spring conference

  • Student Director at Large, for a non-renewable two-year term to begin following the 2024 spring conference

NCECA invites its membership to review the process and roles and responsibilities below. If you are interested in becoming a candidate for one of these positions, please submit a nomination form by October 20, 2023,11:59pm (Eastern)

  • NCECA’s Nominations Committee will assess candidate submissions and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. Reviewed candidates will be presented and discussed during a future meeting of NCECA's Board of Directors.

    Membership Elected Board Members:
    ● NCECA’s bylaws require that the board ratify and present at least two nominees for Director at Large to stand for election by the membership in accordance.

    ● Candidates for Student Director at Large will not be subject to board ratification prior to standing for election by the membership, but will be reviewed by the nominations committee to ensure candidates meet the qualifications for the board position.

    ● Videos, Bios and Headshots: Membership Elected Board Candidates will be required to provide a brief video that will be hosted at the Watch NCECA YouTube channel and made accessible on the organization’s website. These video messages will enable members to consider candidates’ visions and qualifications for elected service. Brief bios and headshots of the candidates will also be required and posted.

    ● Newly elected board members will be required to attend the open board meeting immediately following the close of the 2024 conference. Attendance may be in-person or virtual due to the ongoing pandemic.

    ● All candidates who wish to be included in the e-ballot and considered for election must participate in the 2024 Annual conference. Candidates will be responsible for their own conference registration and any in-person travel expenses related to participation in the conference, during which the results of the ballot will be determined.

  • NCECA members are eligible to vote on Director at Large and Student Director at Large through an e-ballot process that will begin in February 2024 and remain open until 4pm (Eastern) on Friday, March 22, 2024.

    The results of the election will be announced during the closing ceremonies on the final day of the Annual Conference.

  • ALL NCECA Board Members must be at least 21 years of age, a member of NCECA, and be prepared to: 

    ● Promote and advance the NCECA’s purpose, mission, vision, and values.

    ● Act ethically and objectively following guidelines for confidentiality and conflicts of interest. 

    ● Serve the membership and field at large by maintaining an open and critical perspective on matters that come before the council.

    ● Develop concepts and provide support for programming, opportunities, and services.

    ● Participate in all board meetings during the term of service. Traveling in-person when safe to do so.*

    ● Determine and develop NCECA policies within the limits of Bylaws.

    ● Develop and make progress on strategic goals.

    ● Identify potential nominees for service on the Board. 

    ● Manage NCECA’s assets, including funds, property, and historical records.

    ● All Board members are expected to make an annual personal monetary gift to NCECA.

    ● Represent and speak on behalf of the Board when asked by officers or authorized person(s). 

    ● Bring a sense of humor and camaraderie to board meetings and council functions. 

    ● View NCECA’s Bylaws for specific language and details.


    *NCECA’s policy is to limit reimbursement for travel via coach airfare or equivalent.

OPEN BOARD POSITIONS ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serves 3-year term

    Specific Duties:

    ● Serves as representatives of the membership at large and advocates for NCECA.

    ● Serves on and chairs committees and oversees special projects for NCECA as designated by the President or the Board.

    ● May support and/or initiate special projects subject to the interests and skills of the individual with Board approval.

    ● Encourages conference program proposals and actively reviews submissions.

    ● Provides input on and is involved in direct implementation of NCECA’s annual conference focusing on Gallery Expo, participating in programming proposal review and selection, and other special projects as assigned.

    ● Provides information for NCECA publications as needed.


    Desired qualifications:

    ● Passion for the field of ceramics and NCECA.  

    ● Previous participation in some aspects of NCECA programming.  

    ● Ability to share and build upon creative ideas for NCECA programming.  

    ● Ability to understand budgetary requirements of ongoing programs and initiatives, manage and think critically about programming priorities.

  • Serves a two-year terms
    Serves on committees and oversees special projects as designated by the President or the Board.

    Eligibility (in addition to previously listed in ALL BOARD MEMBERS ELIGIBILITY, ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES)
    Must be at least 21 years of age and enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited US-based institution for at least one complete year of the elected term.

    Specific Duties:

    ● Serve NCECA’s membership by advocating for student concerns. 

    ● Promote calls for conference and year-round student programming and student feedback programming.

    ● Provide support and guidance for the NCECA Juried Student Exhibition (NJSE) in concert with the Exhibitions Director, including the following: Identifies qualified jurors, solicits donations of awards, represents NCECA, presents awards at the NJSE reception, and provides support to the venue as needed.

    ● Coordinate student initiatives and programming by reviewing proposals, presenter, and feedback mentor qualifications.

    ● Serve as SDAL representative on either the Board Nominations Committee or Awards & Fellowships Committee, as assigned by the President.

    Desired Qualifications:  

    ● Energetic commitment to NCECA and the field of ceramics.  

    ● Possess time-management skills necessary to successfully address duties to NCECA as well as personal responsibilities.  

    ● Demonstrate ability and desire to communicate via electronic and social media methods to engage student audiences.  

    ● Ability to contribute and build on creative and critical ideas about how to meaningfully serve and involve NCECA’s student membership.

  • Any member of NCECA may submit an application for open board positions. Interested candidates must become a member or renew membership before submitting an application.

    Nominations for Board Positions must include the following and be submitted via the online google form:

    ● Nominee name and contact information

    ● Nominee brief bio

    ● Answer all questions on the google form. Prepare answers to the following questions:

    o What unique experience and perspective will you bring to the board and your role during your term?

    o How do you align yourself with NCECA’s mission, vision, and values?

    o What changes do you want to contribute to NCECA’s future?

    o What values and vision do you hope to bring to your service to NCECA and the field?

    ● Nominee Resume (2-page limit, upload as pdf not to exceed 2MB)

    ● Names and contact information for two current NCECA members who endorse the candidacy of this nominee. (Name, email, and relation to applicant and number of years known)

    ● Nominator name and contact information – if peer-nominated.

NOMINATE NOW

  • NCECA will conduct the 2024 board elections by e-ballot! It is critical that members note that the implementation of NCECA’s e-balloting system has precipitated a number of changes in nominations and elections procedures.  

    Individual members with active memberships prior to March 2024 will be invited to cast votes via e-ballot. The primary contact of Corporate, Institutional, and Gallery memberships will be the individual who is eligible to cast a vote on behalf of their entities.

    Those who purchase membership renewals at a later date but before the election’s conclusion and/or those who purchase a new membership onsite in Richmond, Virginia, will receive an email invitation to vote via e-ballot. During the conference, eligible members may use computers set up in the registration area of the Greater Richmond Convention Center to cast their votes until 4pm (Eastern) Friday, March 22, 2024.

For questions about the Board Positions, please contact:

Patsy Cox, Board Steward, and Board Nominations Committee Chair: boardsteward@nceca.net

For technical assistance, contact support@nceca.net at 303 828-2811 or 866 266-2322