Interested in serving on the AWHE Board?

We are accepting Nominations for our Board of Directors for 2026 -2027

Board service offers an exciting opportunity to engage with colleagues across the state, develop new skills, and advance the AWHE mission of supporting women in higher education through professional development, advocacy, and networking.

Eligibility Criteria:

Individuals must meet the following criteria to be eligible to serve on the Board:

Currently or previously employed at a higher education institution or an organization that supports higher education initiatives for at least three years
Currently reside in Arizona or work remotely for an Arizona Institution remotely
Actively involved as a member of AWHE at least one year
Served as an Institutional Representatives for AWHE for at least one year or serve in a leadership role at your higher education institution.

Board Responsibilities and Open Roles for Nomination for 26-27

All Board Members
- Support AWHE’s organizational pillars: Annual Conference | Mentorship Program | Leadership Institute
- Sign a commitment letter outlining expectations for event attendance, committee participation and regular meeting attendance
- Actively engage in AWHE events and board meetings

Vice President
- Serves for a two-year term as Vice President, followed by two – year term as President
- Partners with the AWHE President to support the Board of Directors, State Co-Chairs and Institutional Representatives
- Serves as co-lead or advisor to the Professional Development Committee
- Serves as Nominations/Elections Coordinator for Board of Directors Members and Officers
Secretary
- Serves a three-year term
- Maintains minutes of each Board of Directors meeting
- Responsible for documenting and preserving the history and significant events of the organization
- Co-leads or advises the membership management committe
Board Members at Large (6-8 vacancies)
- Fulfill at least two roles including mentoring, conducting workshops, sitting on an AWHE committee, or presenting at the annual conference
- Attend the annual conference meeting

Nominations and Election Timeline:

April 17: Call for Nominations
May 11: Nominations close
May 13: Candidate information and ballots available to members – Voting Opens
May 27: Voting period closes
June 1: New Board Members announced

Who We Are

Our AWHE Board of Directors is comprised of women in leadership at institutions of higher education across the state of Arizona who are committed to supporting women in higher education at all levels.