[Comicsstudiessociety] CSS EXECUTIVE BOARD CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 2021

[Langsdale, Samantha]

Join us!
The CSS Executive Board and GSC Executive Board Nominations Now Open
CSS EXECUTIVE BOARD CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 2021
The Comics Studies Society (CSS) calls for nominations and self-nominations for voting positions on its Executive Board. The Board meets virtually once a month and Board members also participate in the Society’s Standing Committees, including the Conference Committee, Outreach Committee, Nominating Committee, and Awards Committees.
The Board is interested in welcoming talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds for the elected positions of Second Vice President and two Members At Large, and for the appointed positions of Treasurer and Social Strategist. As of February 2021, the Society’s By-Laws have been revised and updated position descriptions will be in place for the new Board that begins its work in May 2021. Please consult the proposed By-Law Revisions posted<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://comicssociety.org/documents/__;!!KGKeukY!mhrJ91qq5F3qazaw1-sp1u3W3YFlbnNOlpJO2zzgHHrzSIzy4S29F_1BOM7JAnfFU501ZBCbKDF3$ > on the CSS website.
ELECTED POSITIONS (elections take place electronically in April)
The Second Vice President commits to a three-year term of office with an optional fourth year, in which they move from Second Vice President to First Vice President then President and, if they wish, Immediate Past President.

Members at Large serve two-year terms. Two positions are available.
APPOINTED POSITIONS (appointments by the Executive Board begin in May)
Treasurer serves a three-year term and oversees the finances of the Society.
Social Strategist serves a three-year term and maintains the Society’s online presence.
In order to run for these positions, candidates must be current CSS members. Information for joining the Society is at CSS website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.comicssociety.org/membership/__;!!KGKeukY!mhrJ91qq5F3qazaw1-sp1u3W3YFlbnNOlpJO2zzgHHrzSIzy4S29F_1BOM7JAnfFU501ZFNAUZIR$ >. We encourage nominations and self-nominations from comics scholars, practitioners, and professionals working in diverse locations and on all aspects of comics studies.

Please submit your nomination and self-nominations to: comicssociety.secretary at gmail.com<mailto:comicssociety.secretary at gmail.com>. Nominees should include a short biography (100-200 words) no later than March 15, 2021. If a nominee is not currently a CSS member, they must join the Society by then.

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GRADUATE STUDENT CAUCUS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 2021
The Graduate Student Caucus (GSC) of CSS calls for nominations and self-nominations for positions on its Executive Board. The GSC Board meets virtually once a month, and GSC Board members serve on GSC committees as well as CSS Executive committees.
All graduate student and recent graduate (within 3 years of degree) members of CSS are members of the Caucus, can vote in GSC elections, and are eligible for positions on its Executive Board. To join or renew membership, please consult the Society’s website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://comicssociety.org/membership/__;!!KGKeukY!mhrJ91qq5F3qazaw1-sp1u3W3YFlbnNOlpJO2zzgHHrzSIzy4S29F_1BOM7JAnfFU501ZIDy-Ay2$ >. The GSC Board will have four elected positions open this spring, to serve May 2021 to May 2022: Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, and two Members-at-Large.
GSC Vice President commits to a two-year term of office, serving first as Vice President (one year) then as President (one year) the following year.
GSC Secretary-Treasurer serves a one-year term.
GSC Members-at-Large serve one-year terms.
More information about each of these roles may be found in the GSC’s Constitution<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gradcaucus.comicssociety.org/about-us/constitution-of-the-graduate-student-caucus-of-the-comics-studies-society/__;!!KGKeukY!mhrJ91qq5F3qazaw1-sp1u3W3YFlbnNOlpJO2zzgHHrzSIzy4S29F_1BOM7JAnfFU501ZLJ1Hbv8$ >.
The GSC Executive Board has one appointed position, Web Editor. If interested in serving in this role, please contact the GSC here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gradcaucus.comicssociety.org/contact-us/__;!!KGKeukY!mhrJ91qq5F3qazaw1-sp1u3W3YFlbnNOlpJO2zzgHHrzSIzy4S29F_1BOM7JAnfFU501ZFanDA6K$ >.
Please submit nominations and self-nominations to comicssociety.secretary at gmail.com<mailto:comicssociety.secretary at gmail.com>. Nominees should submit a short bio (100-200 words) no later than March 15, 2021.
Results of the CSS and GSC elections will be announced in early May 2021.



Dr. Samantha Langsdale

She/her/hers

Department of Philosophy & Religion

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