The Society for the Study of Social Problems

2016 General Election

A listing of candidates for the 2016 General Election is below. Biographical data for each candidate is provided to acquaint you with their backgrounds. Voting will begin on February 15 and the poll will close on March 15, 2016. If you have any questions, please contact Michele Koontz, Administrative Officer & Meeting Manager, mkoontz3@utk.edu.

President-Elect, 2016-2017; President, 2017-2018
1. John Dale ( resume )
2. Luis A. Fernandez ( resume )
3. Abstain

Vice-President Elect, 2016-2017; Vice-President, 2017-2018
1. Robert M. Clark ( resume )
2. David G. Embrick ( resume )
3. Abstain

Secretary, 2016-2017
1. Glenn W. Muschert ( resume )
2. Abstain

Treasurer, 2016-2017
1. Patrick Donnelly ( resume )
2. Abstain

Board of Directors, 2016-2019
1. Sarah Jane Brubaker ( resume )
2. Crystal Jackson ( resume )
3. Lloyd Klein ( resume )
4. Claire M. Renzetti ( resume )
5. Abstain

Board of Directors: Student Representative, 2016-2018
1. Jason A. Smith ( resume )
2. Sarah A. St. John ( resume )
3. Abstain

Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee, 2016-2019
1. Lauren Eastwood ( resume )
2. Erin Ruel ( resume )
3. Abstain

Committee on Committees, 2016-2019
1. Arthur J. Jipson ( resume )
2. Marina Karides ( resume )
3. Philip R. Kavanaugh ( resume )
4. Laurie Schaffner ( resume )
5. Abstain

Editorial and Publications Committee, 2016-2019
1. Jackie Krasas ( resume )
2. Heather MacIndoe ( resume )
3. Deirdre Oakley ( resume )
4. Rachel L. Rayburn ( resume )
5. Abstain

Membership and Outreach Committee, 2016-2019
1. Alexis A. Bender ( resume )
2. John Taylor ( resume )
3. Chris Wellin ( resume )
4. Cynthia Baiqing Zhang ( resume )
5. Abstain

Membership and Outreach Committee: Student Representative, 2016-2019
1. Lane L. Hanson ( resume )
2. Leigh Taylor ( resume )
3. Abstain

Proposed By-Laws Change: ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 5. Nomination for More Than One Position (more information)
1. Approve
2. Disapprove
3. Abstain

Proposed By-Laws Change: ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2C. Council of Divisions (more information)
1. Approve
2. Disapprove
3. Abstain

Proposed By-Laws Change: ARTICLE V, SECTION 1. Composition of Board (more information)
1. Approve
2. Disapprove
3. Abstain

Proposed By-Laws Change: ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2. Council of Divisions (more information)
1. Approve
2. Disapprove
3. Abstain

Proposed By-Laws Change: ARTICLE VI, SECTION 11A. Nominations Committee (more information)
1. Approve
2. Disapprove
3. Abstain

Proposed By-Laws Change: ARTICLE X, SECTION 2. Editor of Social Problems (more information)
1. Approve
2. Disapprove
3. Abstain

Proposed By-Laws Change: ARTICLE VI, SECTION 7. Editorial and Publications Committee (more information)
1. Approve
2. Disapprove
3. Abstain

Proposed By-Laws Addition: ARTICLE VI, SECTION 25. Arlene Kaplan Daniels Paper Award Committee (more information)
1. Approve
2. Disapprove
3. Abstain

Proposed By-Laws Addition: ARTICLE VI, SECTION 26. Doris Wilkinson Faculty Leadership Award Committee (more information)
1. Approve
2. Disapprove
3. Abstain