2025 Election Information

Join the OCPA Executive Board

Each year the Ohio College Personnel Association (OCPA) conducts elections and appointments to fill roles within its Executive Board. From graduate students to senior student affairs officers and faculty, involvement in OCPA is a great way to contribute to the field of Student Affairs and build a network of colleagues across the state of Ohio. The OCPA Board meets virtually and in person throughout the year to fulfill the mission of the organization. Board roles serve in varying years of commitment and the official transition occurs in June/July. We encourage you to review the General Responsibilities, Desirable Characteristics, and Job Descriptions to see if there is a way you can help serve our association.

The OCPA Executive Board is just one of many ways to be involved in OCPA and we hope you will consider participating in this year's nominations and elections process.

Process Timeline

Nominations Open
through March 1, 2025

Nominate yourself or a colleague for any open position, open or appointed.

April 15, 2025
Nominee Applications Due

All nominees will be contacted to complete their candidate application packet.

Week of May 12
Voting

Voting is open for elected positions only.
Interviews and selection by the Board for appointed positions will be conducted during this time.

June 2025
Announcement of  Board

Open Positions

Elected Positions

President-Elect (three-year term, 2024-2027)
Serves first year as President-Elect, second as President, and third at Past President
Graduate Member at Large. (Two positions at 1-year terms each)
Secretary and Membership Chair (3-year term)

Appointed Positions

Assistant Annual Conference Chair (2-year term, 2026–2027)

Serves one year as assistant chair, then serves as Conference chair in second year.

Equity and Inclusion Chair (2-year term)
Development Chair (2-year term)
Professional Development Chair (2-year term)
Historian (2-year term)

For more information about the OCPA Election Process, contact Zach Hooten, OCPA President-Elect.