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Open Call for 2026 Entity Committee Members

The ASHE Entities are excited to announce the open call for 2026 Entity Committee Members. In late October, we announced a long-awaited expansion of ways to engage with ASHE by scholarly topical areas, role, and identity. While previously grouped into four Councils, Councils, Networks, and Collectives now form a robust entity structure. In addition to the four existing Councils, in May 2025, the Board of Directors approved two new Councils and two new Networks.

As part of this expansion, we have created new service opportunities within each Entity, including an open call for all entity committee members. 

Beginning in February, several committee service opportunities will be available to support our various ASHE Entities. Below are the committees for which each Entity will have one or more openings.

Entity 
Awards
Nominations 
Pre-Con
AFAN - ASHE Faculty Affairs Network No Yes  No
CAHE- Council on Athletics in Higher Education No Yes Yes
CAHEP- Council for the Advancement of Higher Education Programs  Yes Yes No
CEP- Council for Ethnic Participation Yes Yes Yes
CIHE- Council on International Higher Education Yes Yes Yes
CPPHE- Council on Public Policy in Higher Education Yes Yes Yes

Committee Details 

Awards Committee

The Awards Committee reviews Entity-Specific awards nominations and selects the recipient(s).

Time Commitment: 15-20 overall, mostly in July and August

Consider joining this committee if:

  • enjoy reading about colleagues and their outstanding work from across the field;
  • can provide reliable feedback on dissertations; and
  • have time in July and August to review

Nominations Committee

The Nominations Committee solicits Entity-Specific nominations and recommends a slate of candidates for the annual election.

Time Commitment: 10 hours total, mostly between March and June 

Consider joining this committee if:

  • you are interested in the election process
  • enjoy outreach and networking with other members 

Pre-Con Committee

The Pre-Con committee supports the Pre-Con Chair(s) in creating the programming and schedule for your Entity Pre-Con.

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month

Consider joining this committee if:

  • enjoy event planning and have an understanding or willingness to learn the logistical needs of the ASHE Conference

Timeline & Process:

  • Interest forms must be received no later than Friday, January 9 at Noon Pacific Time.

  • The Entity chairs, in collaboration with their leadership teams, will review interest forms and make appointments.

  • Decisions will be sent out in early February

Share your interests

To submit your interest, you can complete the Interest Form, which will ask for the following info:

  • Name

  • Organization/Institution

  • Position/Title

  • Email address

  • A pdf copy of your CV/Resume

  • A question regarding your interest in that position(s)

  • A list of your previous involvement with ASHE, including service as a reviewer, session chair, session discussant, and/or presenter

  • Agreement to ASHE Ethics, Membership, and Conflict of Interest policies

Submit Your Interest Here