There are several leadership positions within the Association that are nominated by the current President and approved by the Board of Directors. These leadership positions vary, but are responsible for coordinating ASCA signature events and may represent the association at national functions and to other professional associations. Below is a list of appointed positions and their responsibilities from the ASCA Operating Policies and Procedures:
The Conference Chair shall oversee the planning and implementation of the Annual Conference. The Conference Chair, along with the Conference Planning Committee and Central Office Staff, shall coordinate all aspects of the planning and implementation of the Annual Conference, in compliance with the Bylaws and Operating Policies and Procedures and in pursuit of the Association Vision, Mission, and Core Values. The Annual Conference Chair is a two-year (2-year) appointment. The Chair will be appointed by the President-Elect and confirmed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
The Academy Chair shall oversee the planning and implementation of the Donald D. Gehring Academy for Student Conduct Administration. The Academy Chair, along with the Academy Planning Committee and Central Office Staff shall coordinate all aspects of planning and implementation of the Academy, in compliance with the Bylaws and Operating Policies and Procedures and in pursuit of the Association Vision, Mission, and Core Values. The Academy Chair is a two-year (2-year) appointment. The Chair will be nominated by the President-Elect and confirmed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. During the first year, the appointee serves as Assistant Academy Chair. At the beginning of the second year of the appointment, at the conclusion of the Donald D. Gehring Academy, the Assistant Academy Chair assumes the position of Chair of the Donald D. Gehring Academy.
The Parliamentarian shall advise the Board of Directors on parliamentary matters. Additionally, the Parliamentarian, in consultation with the Executive Director, shall be responsible for the archives of the Association.
Special committees are made at the discretion of the President to fulfill specific requirements of and/or perform necessary tasks for the Association. These include, but are not limited to:
- CAS Standards Liaison: The President may appoint a member to serve as the Association’s liaison to the Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS).
- CoHESAP Liaison: The President may appoint a member to represent the Association’s interests on the Coalition for Higher Education Substance Abuse Prevention.
- Sexual Misconduct Institute Chair: The President may appoint a member to serve as the Chair of the Sexual Misconduct Institute.
- Content Advisory Board: The President appoints an advisory group of members with 2-3 year terms to direct the curation of our knowledge resources and content delivery.