APS invites nominations and self-nominations from APS Professional Members for two positions on APS Council. We welcome nominees from academia, industry, government, or other demographic segments within APS.
Open positions: Vice President and Councilor-at-Large
Desired Competencies and Backgrounds For Nominees
Prospective candidates and nominators are encouraged to review the strategic initiatives and priority objectives of APS to understand future directions for APS Council activities. Desired competencies include (but are not limited to):
Ability to think strategically and analytically and to effectively communicate thoughts and the reasons for them.
Possession of earned respect of other key stakeholder group members.
The ability to work well with others as a member of a collaborative group with group decision-making authority and an understanding of the fiduciary duties of loyalty, care, and obedience.
Demonstrated understanding of the differences between "oversight" and "supervision".
Earned reputation for emotional maturity, personal integrity, and honesty.
A demonstrated familiarity with the scientific breadth and frontiers as well as the community of stakeholders in the field of of plant pathology.
Nomination Guidelines and Timeline
You may self-nominate, or nominate another eligible
APS Professional Member (student and early career members are not eligible) for the position of vice president or councilor-at-large. Nominees are expected to maintain the highest professional standards of scientific objectivity, dispassion, ethical conduct, and comply with the APS Code of Conduct. Prior to nominating, review the APS Vision and Strategic Goals and roles and responsibilities for the positions of vice president and councilor-at-large.
If you are nominating another individual, please ensure that they are interested and willing to be nominated for the position before submitting the nomination.
Submit Nomination
2024-2025 Timeline
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December 1, 2024:
Deadline for VP and CAL nominations
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December 2024: Nominations Committee reviews nominations and selects nominees to move onto Council application stage
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Mid-February 2025: Deadline for Council application
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March 26, 2025: Nominations Chair presents final slate of candidates to APS Council
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May 2025: Slate of candidates included in
Phytopathology News and election ballot sent to eligible voting APS members
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June/July 2025: Elected candidates announced to APS membership
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August 6, 2025: Elected APS officer terms commence
