Nominations Committee
The Nominations Committee is an Alpha Sigma Tau standing committee responsible for creating a slate of National Council candidates and presenting the slate at the Sorority’s National Convention. The Nominations Committee is composed of at least five alumnae members and two collegiate members.
Our timeline for the appointment and work of the Nominations Committee is:
- February 2023 – Information Session hosted for prospective applicants; application launched
- February 28, 2023 – Applications due
- March 2023 – Nominations Committee appointed
- March – July 2023 – Nominations Committee Training
- August 1, 2023 – Incumbent Report Due
- October 2023 – National Council applications will be launched
Learn more about Nominations Committee volunteer service
Nominations Committee Informational Webinar
Monday, February 13, at 8 p.m. ET
Any member considering applying to volunteer on the Nominations Committee is strongly encouraged to attend this informational webinar. You’ll gain insight into the committee’s responsibilities, the scope of work, and the timeline. You’ll also learn more about the qualities and competencies of a successful candidate.
Competencies of a Successful Nominations Committee Member
These are the competencies that a successful Nominations Committee member possesses and actively practices:
Expand for list of Nominations Committee competencies
Inclusion: values and actively promotes diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of Alpha Sigma Tau.
Self Awareness: understands personal values and how they support the selection process; able to reflect on roles within the group dynamic; contributes ideas and strategies with conviction.
Accountability: performs at a high level and expects the same of others; understands the impact of decisions made by the National Nominations Committee and how that impacts the future of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority.
Decisiveness: makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions even when solutions may produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions and maintains a unified approach
Engagement: communicates proactively in a way that promotes transparency, builds trust, and creates consensus among committee members; addresses opposing concerns and views effectively and respectfully.
Interpersonal Skills: treats others with graciousness and respect; exhibits effective active listening and effective oral and written communication skills.
Objective and Analytical: remains unbiased throughout the selection process; able to analyze all candidates from multiple standpoints in order to recommend the most comprehensive and cohesive slate of candidates to the membership.
Ambitious: desires to challenge the status quo and a disdain for mediocrity; possesses the vision to select members who will drive the strategic plan of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority.
Adaptability and Flexibility: able to work virtually with members of the committee on multiple projects concurrently; able to work with multiple media platforms; able to assume different levels of leadership and participation for different projects within the Committee.
Commitment and Reliability: available as a consistent participant in meetings as well as in online document sharing; understands that each member of the Nominations Committee is integral to the success of the committee and selection process.
Charge of the Nominations Committee
The Nominations Committee shall consider the qualifications of all candidates for elected office proposed by any member. Names recommended to the committee shall be accompanied by a statement of qualifications and submitted to the committee eight (8) months prior to the start of Convention – October 20, 2023. The Nominations Committee shall nominate a slate of at least one name for each elected officer position.