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2025 General Election

The deadline to vote in the 2025 General Election was March 15, 2025. A heartfelt thank you to all our highly qualified candidates who accepted nominations for this important election, as well as the members who voted. We depend upon strong member participation in all aspects of SSSP’s operations and are especially grateful for those who are able and willing to serve the Society. Click here to view the election results.

Call for Nominations - 2026 General Election

Nominations are now open for candidates to run in the 2026 General Election. Available positions include:

  • President-Elect/President
  • Vice-President-Elect/Vice-President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
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  • Board of Directors, Student Representative
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  • Nominations Committee

Please consider nominating a colleague or yourself for one of these offices by completing the online nomination form.

There should be a commitment to nominating a diverse slate of nominees. This includes diversity based on racial-ethnic background, gender and sexual identities, geographic locations, and institutional settings (e.g., academia, practitioners, organizations, etc.).

All nominees must be a current member and must have attended at least one annual meeting to be considered for an elected office. Self-nominations are welcome. Nominations should include a brief description of the nominee’s SSSP involvement and other relevant experiences. All nominations should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

The Board of Directors will approve the slate of candidates for the 2026 General Election on August 10, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon K. Carter, Chair, Nominations Committee.

Note: If a SSSP member is interested in serving on an appointed committee, the member may select the appropriate committee when renewing their membership. The Administrative Office will give the names to the Committee on Committees for consideration.

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