Yes, you! The BWSA constitution has officially been ratified and we can now begin to build our executive board. Available positions are listed below. Position descriptions can be found in the constitution.

• President

• Vice President

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• Membership Chair

• Conference Chair

• Blog Editor

• Social Media Coordinator

Because we are selecting officers outside of the timeframe set forth in the constitution, all persons holding office will serve in an acting capacity until our regularly scheduled elections. If you are interested in holding office, please submit a self-nomination of no more than 500 words and an abridged CV of no more than three pages to blackwomensstudies@gmail.com by Sunday December 15, 2019. If there is more than one candidate for a position, we will hold a special election open to all dues-paying members.

If you’d like to vote during elections or hold office, this is a great time to join BWSA or renew your membership. Currently, as a member, you are eligible to:

• Hold leadership positions

• Vote for BWSA officers and on BWSA business

• Have your books and articles featured in our newsletter

• Be featured as a Saturday Scholar Spotlight on our blog

We anticipate that once the board is established, the new officers will create and refine various initiatives that will allow our members to:

• Present at BWSA conferences

• Join committees (i.e. conference planning; book/article awards; graduate student prize)

• Participate in writing accountability groups

• Participate in a mentorship program

If you have any questions, comments, or ideas, we encourage you to email us at blackwomensstudies@gmail.com.