IVSA Election Call
We are delighted to announce a call for self-nominations in the 2022-23 elections for open positions on the Board of Directors of the International Visual Sociology Association (IVSA).
Being part of the Executive Board is a great opportunity for members to be involved with all aspects of the development of the IVSA. Please read the statement of “Expectations and Responsibilities for IVSA Board Members”.
Please consider nominating yourself for either:
1) a special 2.5 year position on the IVSA Board to replace a member who has stepped down. This term will begin immediately upon election, with full voting rights, and end in July 2025.
Or:
2) three regular positions on the Board, whose terms will begin in July of 2023 and end in July 2026. Note: We have a five or six month “apprentice” period in which newly elected members get to participate in Board discussions, with voting rights instated at the beginning of the official term in July 2023. This measure allows newly-elected officers to becoming oriented and acquainted with the work of the Board before being asked to vote on critical matters.
Each self-nomination must be accompanied by a short statement (a firm 250-word maximum) that describes:
- your background and interest in the IVSA, and
- how you envision making contributions to the organization (please refer to the Expectations and Responsibilities for Board Members, along with a profile photo that can be posted on the elections page of the IVSA website.
Nominations should be completed online by January 27th, 2023 using the online form below. Please note that the 250-word limit is firm; the text will be cut off at the 250-word mark.
If you have any enquiries or would like to gain more information about service on the board of directors, please contact any of the 2022-23 Elections Officers:
Greg Scott: gscott@depaul.edu
Gaby David: gabydavidparis@gmail.com
John Grady: grady_john@wheatoncollege.edu
Voting will take place between January 30 – February 3, 2023.
We are looking forward to receiving your nominations.
Kind regards
Greg, Gaby, and John