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ACCA Leadership

Learn more about ACCA's Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, and opportunities to serve in association leadership.

Board of Directors

Meet the ACCA Board of Directors and learn more about the association's elected leadership.

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Committee Chairs

Explore ACCA's committees and find contact information for current Committee Chairs and Board Liaisons.

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How to Join the Board of Directors

During summer of each year, ACCA starts calling for nominations for Board of Directors positions starting July 1 of the following year. Those nominated must be unified members of ACCA and ACA. For questions about serving or to submit a nomination, please contact the Past-President, Scott Sokoloski.

Board of Directors Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for ACCA Board of Directors positions with terms beginning July 1, 2027.

ACCA is currently seeking nominations for:

  • President-Elect
  • Treasurer
  • Member-at-Large (Professional Advocacy)

Nomination Deadline: October 22, 2026

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Cycle of Calls for Nominations

ACCA Board of Directors positions rotate through a regular nomination cycle, with terms beginning July 1 of the following year.

Summer 2026

Terms begin July 1, 2027

  • ACCA President-Elect
  • Treasurer
  • Member-at-Large; Professional Advocacy

Summer 2027

Terms begin July 1, 2028

  • ACCA President-Elect
  • Secretary
  • Governing Council Representative
  • Member-at-Large; Community or Technical College

Summer 2028

Terms begin July 1, 2029

  • ACCA President-Elect
  • Treasurer
  • Member-at-Large; Graduate Students and New Professionals

Terms of Office

President-elect: 3 year term (one year as President-elect, the second as President, and the final year as Past President)

Secretary: 2 year term

Treasurer: 2 year term

Member-at-Large: 3 year term

Governing Council Representative: 3 year term

Qualifications for Officers

President

Demonstrated leadership in ACCA, to include serving as an ACCA Board Member, as an ACCA Committee Chair, or in significant and active state division leadership.

Secretary

Demonstrated leadership in ACCA, to include active involvement at the state or national levels.

Treasurer

Demonstrated leadership in ACCA, to include active involvement at the state or national levels, and to have significant budgetary experience.

Member-at-Large

Demonstrated leadership in ACCA, and understanding of the functions of ACCA by having served on ACCA committees, offices, or state college counseling associations. Graduate Student Member-at-Large must be a student at time of election. Community or Technical College Member-at-Large must be affiliated with a two-year institution at the time of election.

Governing Council Representative

Extensive knowledge and understanding of ACCA, its roles and functions, and also of ACA by having demonstrated leadership at the national levels. Preferred qualifications include serving on the Board of Directors of ACCA or other ACA governing body.

Get Involved with ACCA

ACCA leadership provides opportunities to contribute to the profession, connect with colleagues, and help shape the future of college counseling.

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