2026 CIHE & SPN Election Results

The following email was sent to all current ASHE members on September 23, 2026

Dear CIHE & SPN Members,

As a member-led organization, ASHE thrives on each member's dedication, service, and shared vision of our community. Everything we accomplish is powered by members who step forward to share their time, ideas, and expertise.

I am excited to share with you today the members who have been selected to serve in the leadership groups that will steer the CIHE and SPN Leadership Teams.

While serving in an elected leadership position is one way to serve, there are many other pathways to help lead our scholarly community. From serving as a conference proposal reviewer, chair, or discussant to contributing on a committee or leading an entity, your participation moves the field forward. In the coming weeks, we will share ways that you can get involved with ASHE through a standing committee, conference committee, Foundation committee, or entity committee. In the meantime, you can check out the Get Involved website to learn about various opportunities throughout the Association.

Finally, I want to express sincere appreciation to the CIHE and SPN Nominations Committees for their commitment to recruiting and slating an exceptional group of members.

Sincerely,
Jason P. Guilbeau, PhD, CAE
he/him
ASHE Executive Director

CIHE Leadership Team

The following ASHE members were elected to the CIHE Leadership Team:

  • Qin Xie
    PhD Candidate University of Minnesota (612)462-0695
    Communications Coordinator
  • Aisha Kanwal
    Aisha Kanwal
    Graduate Assistant/Doctoral Candidate North Carolina State University
    Graduate Student Representative

SPN Leadership Team

The following ASHE members were elected to the SPN Leadership Team:

  • Amy E. Collinsworth
    Amy E. Collinsworth
    PhD Candidate, Higher Education; Graduate Program Manager, Leadership in Education Department University of Massachusetts Boston (815)914-7707
    Chair
  • Amanda M Carr
    Associate Director, Professional Development & Team Science University of Missouri (518)321-0935
    Vice Chair (2026-2028), Chair (2028-2030)
  • James Paul Stancil II
    James Paul Stancil II
    Doctoral Student Ferris State University (804)909-1145
    Communications Coordinator
  • William Hargrove
    William Hargrove
    Director of Student Volunteerism and Service / Doctoral Student Kennesaw State University (317)646-8902
    Graduate Student Representative