2026 CSWE ELECTION NOMINATIONS

2026 CSWE Election Openings - It's Your Time to LEAD  

CSWE is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to serve on its Board of Directors (BOD) and National Nominating Committee (NNC).  Our governing bodies are instrumental to supporting the work of CSWE through their contributions to fiduciary oversight, strategic planning, and generative thinking.  Service on a governing body provides opportunities for networking and expansion of leadership skills while contributing to our mission to ensure and enhance the quality of social work education.

There are five (5) vacancies on the BOD: • 1 Undergraduate Faculty Representative; • 1 Graduate Faculty Representative; • 2 Undergraduate Program Representative; • 1 Graduate Program Representative.

The Board of Directors oversees and must approve all CSWE programs, plans, and budgets.  Board members are expected to attend at least 4 meetings a year, including the Annual Conference (AC) and Spring Governance.  Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.

There are five (5) vacancies on the NNC: • 2 Graduate Program Representative; • 1 Undergraduate Program Representative; * 2 Undergraduate Faculty Representative. 

The National Nominating Committee is responsible for nominating and preparing slates for CSWE’s Board of Directors and the National Nominating Committee.  Candidates must be able to attend the NNC meeting connected to the AC and participate in additional meetings including November and/or December.  Additional conference meetings may be scheduled as needed.

BOD and NNC members must maintain their active CSWE membership status throughout their term of service.

Nominations are due by Friday, December 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (EST). 

Please contact CSWE Elections with any questions.