Call for President-Elect (31 March) and Board of Governors (30 June) Candidates

By on March 10th, 2025 in SSIT Announcements

SSIT is seeking candidates for President-Elect (2025 – 2026) and 3 Board of Governors Members-at-Large (2026-2028). All positions are voting members of the SSIT Board of Governors (BoG).

Nominations should be submitted to SSIT Nominations Committee Chair Luis Kun (l.kun@ieee.org)

President-Elect – Nomination Deadline 31 March 2025

President-Elect is a six-year commitment

  • Two years as President-Elect (2025 and 2026)
  • Two years as President (2027-2028)
  • Two years as Past President (2029-2030)

The President-Elect should expect to spend 2 to 4 days per month on SSIT-related activities. As the Society President this time will increase to 4 to 8 days per month. The President leads the monthly BoG conference calls. Additionally, the President attends three two-day Technical Activities Board (TAB) meetings per year, usually held in February, June and November. Travel expenses associated with attendance at the TAB meetings are provided by SSIT.

The deadline for nomination for President Elect is 31 March, 2025.

Board of Governors Members at Large – Nomination Deadline 30 June 2025

BoG Member at Large (MaL) candidates make a three-year commitment. MaLs are expected to attend the monthly SSIT one-hour conference calls. Each MaL is also expected to be involved in aspects of the affairs of the Society. At the present time, travel expenses for MaLs are not reimbursed by the SSIT. MaLs may serve two consecutive terms.

The deadline for nomination for Board of Governors Member at Large is 30 June 2021.

Self-Nominations

All candidates should submit a nomination specifying the position they are interested in running for.

The candidate should include

(a) a 200-word statement outlining what they would like to achieve if elected, and

(b) a biography, of up to 200 words, focused on information relevant to their possible contributions to the Society.

The information can include previous experience with respect to conferences, publications, finances, chapters, standards, education, governance, and any relevant experience of use to SSIT.

For more information: Potential candidates for either position are welcome to contact the SSIT Nominations Committee Chair Luis Kun (l.kun@ieee.org)

Published by Miriam Cunningham