2026 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 6, 2026

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

Nominee Applications Due

March 20, 2026

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

Voting Open

March 30 - April 10, 2026

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

Announcement of the Board

May 2026

Open Positions

Elected Positions

President-Elect (three-year term, 2026-2029)
Serves first year as President-Elect, second as President, and third at Past President
Graduate Member at Large (2 positions at 1-year terms each)
2 Year Member at Large (2-year term)
4 Year Private Member at Large (2-year term)
4 Year Public Member at Large (2-year term)

Appointed Positions

Assistant Treasurer (2-year term, 2026–2028)

Serves 1 year as assistant Treasurer, then serves as Treasurer for the following year.

Assistant Annual Conference Chair (2-year term, 2026–2028)

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

Communications Chair (2-year term)
Awards Chair (2-year term)
Careers Conference Chair (1-year term)
Don Schweingruber Senior Student Affairs Officer Position (2-year term)
Faculty Liaison (2-year term)