2027 CCPA Election Nominations

The California College Personnel Association (CCPA) invites nominations and self-nominations for our 2027 Leadership Team!

We welcome graduate students, staff, faculty, and higher education professionals who are passionate about professional development, collaboration, and strengthening the student affairs community across California.

Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, develop leadership skills, or make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to get involved!

2027 CCPA Election Nominations: Now Open!

Nominations Open: October 24 – November 13, 2026

đź”—Submit a Leadership Election Nomination or Self-Nomination: bit.ly/ccpaelect27

 

2027 CCPA Elections Portal: Coming Soon!

Why Serve on the CCPA Leadership Team?

Joining CCPA leadership provides opportunities to:

  • Design initiatives that support higher education professionals across California.
  • Expand your professional network and build meaningful connections.
  • Strengthen your leadership and professional skills.
  • Collaborate on committees, projects, and statewide events.
  • Make a lasting impact on California’s higher education community.

Commitment & Eligibility

  • Membership: Must be an active member once elected or appointed into a board position.
    • President-Elect: Must be a current member of both ACPA and CCPA.
    • All Other Positions: Must be a current CCPA member ($30 annual membership).
  • Time Commitment: Approximately 1–2 hours per week, with additional time during major events.
  • Term Dates: Leadership terms run from January through December, according to each position’s designated term length.

Elected Position Descriptions

The California College Personnel Association Team seeks candidates for the following elected positions:

President 
Provides overall leadership for the Association by setting vision, guiding strategy, overseeing operations and finances, leading the Leadership Directorate, and representing CCPA in statewide and national partnerships.

President-Elect
Supports the President while preparing to assume the presidency by coordinating Association business, appointing committee members, leading meetings when needed, and supporting communication with the general membership.

Past President 
Serves as an advisor and institutional resource to the Leadership Directorate, supports ongoing initiatives, contributes to historical documentation, and co-leads the annual CCPA Institute.

Director of Professional Development (2 year term)
Leads the planning and delivery of professional development opportunities across California by coordinating programs, chairing committees, and promoting learning opportunities aligned with member needs.

Director of Communications (2 year term)
Oversees all Association communications, including the website, social media, and e-newsletter, while supporting leadership messaging, maintaining records, and documenting Leadership Directorate meetings.

Appointed Position Descriptions

The California College Personnel Association Team seeks nominees to be appointed to the following positions:

Director of Membership (2 year term)
Strengthens member engagement by tracking membership data, expanding benefits, coordinating awards, managing outreach efforts, and cultivating a welcoming and connected CCPA community.

Director of Equity & Social Justice (2 year term)
Advances CCPA’s commitment to equity, racial justice, and decolonization by embedding these values into organizational practices, programs, and partnerships, while leading equity-focused initiatives.

Member-at-Large (1 year term)
Serves as a liaison to general membership and supports leadership initiatives related to engagement, communication, and professional development.

Graduate Representative (1 year term)
Represents graduate student voices within CCPA by participating in leadership meetings and communicating graduate students’ professional development needs to the Leadership Directorate.

Historian 
Preserves the history and institutional memory of CCPA by documenting activities and accomplishments and supporting the annual chapter report.

Nomination Form Preview

Before completing the nomination form, please have the following information ready:

  • Nominator Information: Your full name, position/title, institution or organization, and email address.
  • Nominee Information: The nominee’s full name, position/title, institution or organization, and email address.
  • Leadership Position: Select the elected or appointed position for which you are submitting a nomination.
  • Nomination Statement (If Required): Briefly describe the nominee’s qualifications, leadership experience, and potential contributions to CCPA.
  • Nomination Disclosure Preference (If Applicable): Indicate whether your name and nomination may be shared with the nominee or whether you prefer to remain anonymous.

Both nominations and self-nominations are welcome!

2027 Leadership Election Timeline

Date(s)

Activity
October 24, 2026 Nominations and applications open
November 13, 2026 Nominations close
November 19, 2026 Candidate applications close
November 30, 2026 Elections Portal Opens: Candidate biographies and ballots shared with CCPA membership
December 8, 2026 Election Closes
January 2027 2027 CCPA Leadership Team Announcement

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Questions? Please contact us at: california@acpa.nche.edu