ISA 2012 Call for Officer Nominations

The International Studies Association Nominating Committee invites members of the association to nominate candidates to be considered for officers for 2014-2015, including a president and three vice-presidents, each of whom will serve a one-year term. Criteria for officers are: professional distinction and past involvement in, and knowledge of, ISA. Nominations should contain: (1) a detailed letter that addresses the nominee's professional accomplishments and service to the association and (2) a current vita for the candidate. Nominations should also have the prior approval of the candidate. ISA is committed to diversity in its officers in terms of their theoretical and methodological perspectives, geographical location, gender, and ethnicity.

THE DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS MAY 25, 2012.

Nominations should be sent to the ISA nominating committee using the following email: nominations2012@isanet.org.  Please put “ISA nomination” in the subject line.

Nomination Procedure:
The membership may nominate any candidate, including themselves, for the positions of President and three Vice Presidents of the International Studies Association.  Nominations must be received by May 25, 2012, and include a curriculum vitae along with the nomination letter.  Nominations should be sent directly to the nominating committee at this email: nominations2012@isanet.org. Please put "ISA nomination" in the subject line. The nominating committee will contact the candidates and ask them to send a short letter (no more than 300 words) indicating their willingness to serve in the position for which they are nominated, briefly summarizing their previous service experience with the association, and stating their willingness to meet the demands of the office.  The ISA President should be willing to travel on Association business. Additional officer responsibilities can be found listed in the ISA Constitution at http://www.isanet.org/about-isa/constitution-of-isa.html.  The individual nominated may also indicate their willingness to serve in another position; e.g. someone nominated for the role of Vice President may indicate their willingness to serve as President or vice versa.

The nominating committee will review the candidates' qualifications with respect to the requirements of the position as stated in the call for nominations (viz. academic credentials, prior service to the Association, and diversity) and nominate candidates for approval by the membership. The nominating committee will inform all candidates of their status in a timely way.