Elections – CCPA Skip to content Menu * Welcome * About * Leadership * CCPA Fall Institute * Events * Elections * Awards * Join * Contact Elections Leadership Board 2026 California College Personnel Association Election Portal 2026 President-Elect Candidate Bio We welcome applications from graduate students, staff, and faculty who are motivated to serve and lead. Are you interested in: * Designing initiatives that support higher education professionals across California * Expanding your professional network * Developing new skills to advance your career * Leading committees and projects * Making a lasting impact on the field Commitment & Eligibility * All elected and appointed leaders must be current CCPA members. * Leadership roles require approximately 1–2 hours per week , with increased time commitments around major events. * Terms begins annually in January.  Elected Positions 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 Positions 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. Annual Election Cycle Date(s) Activity October  Call for Nominations and Application Window opens November  Call for Nominations closes November  Application Window closes December  Election Opens. Candidates for Elected positions and ballot shared with CCPA membership. December  Election Closes December CCPA Leadership Directorate contacts elected and appointed candidates, confirms membership. January 2025 CCPA Leadership Team Announced to members ^Back to top Questions? Please contact us at: [email protected] Search for: Contact us We want to hear from you! CCPA Leadership is always eager to engage membership and organization partners! Send us an email. Join CCPA Today! Membership Types CCPA is affiliated with the American College Personnel Association – College Student Educators International . Any ACPA member living in California is automatically a member of CCPA at no additional cost. Interested participants may also only join CCPA for a reduced cost! CCPA Only: * CCPA Undergraduate Students– $15 * CCPA Graduate Students– $15 * CCPA Professionals – $30 ACPA+ CCPA Membership: * ACPA + CCPA Membership Included – Member College/University – $99 * ACPA + CCPA Membership Included – Faculty at any institution – $99 * ACPA + CCPA Membership Included – Non-Member College/University – $179 * ACPA + CCPA Doctoral Student Membership Included – $49 * ACPA + CCPA Masters Student Membership Included – $39 * ACPA + CCPA Undergraduate Student Membership Included – $12 To join, click here. CCPA is a Chapter Entity of ACPA . 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