Call for Nominations

The Steering Committee of OACADA are an elected governing body that is responsible for shaping the direction and management of the organization. All members of OACADA are eligible to be elected to this committee.  

There are eight standing officers of the association, each with their own requirements and responsibilities. Officers serve in one-year terms and are elected every fall, with terms to begin in January of the following year. Elected officials may not serve more than six consecutive terms on the Steering Committee, and may not serve more than two consecutive terms in the same committee position.

Information on each open position is available below.

Positions Open for Nominations:

President-Elect

The President-Elect shall perform the duties and responsibilities of the President in the President’s absence, and so acting shall exercise the powers of the President. The President-Elect shall serve on the Professional Development Committee. 

Secretary

The Secretary shall keep records of all meetings of the association and the Steering Committee. In addition, it shall notify members of special and regular meetings. The Secretary will create and provide a shared document structure in advance for each meeting of the Steering Committee. The Secretary shall serve on the Communications Committee.

Liaison Coordinator

The Liaison Coordinator shall represent the association’s interests to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, NACADA, and other professional education organizations.

Treasurer

The Treasurer will have shared access to all OACADA funds and shall maintain such deposits in a federally insured depository institution approved by the Steering Committee. The Treasurer shall also maintain a register accounting for all receipts and disbursements, provide year-to-date and annual reports at Steering Committee and Annual meetings, and present the books to a designated committee for audit as needed. The Treasurer shall serve on the Membership Committee. Treasurer must provide bank balance and OACADA budget during each Steering Committee meeting. Individual(s) nominated for Treasurer must pass a background check for election eligibility at the expense of OACADA. 

Website and Social Media Chair

The Website and Social Media Chair is responsible for consistently reviewing all social media accounts and the organization’s website, maintaining up-to-date information. The Website and Social Media Chair shall serve on the Website and Social Media Committee. The Website and Social Media Chair must provide a review of all social media sites during each Steering Committee meeting. In addition, they are expected to maintain consistent communication with all other standing committees and their social media needs. 

Professional Recognition and Awards Chair

The Professional Recognition and Awards Chair will coordinate annual awards and overall recognition of outstanding work done by members and institutions across the state. The Professional Recognition and Awards Chair is expected to work with other chairs to coordinate recognition. The Professional Recognition and Awards Chair will serve on the Professional Recognition and Awards Committee. 

Professional Development Chair

The Professional Development Chair must collaborate with the President, Past President, and Treasurer to organize annual conferences and meetings. The Professional Development Chair is responsible for developing content in the context of research, publications, etc., that aligns with the NACADA standards.

 

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