The 2026 WiscNet Board of Directors nomination period is now open

The WiscNet Board of Directors is now seeking candidates for the upcoming WiscNet Board of Directors election, which will take place from Friday, February 20th until Wednesday, April 29th at 4:00pm.

There are three board positions open this year. They represent the following member segments:

(1) Private College seat
(2) At-Large seats

A person must be from a Private College organization to be nominated and run for the Private College seat. Anyone from any WiscNet member organization may be nominated and run for the At-Large positions.

Each seat serves a three-year term.

Good things to know

What does service to the WiscNet Board of Directors entail?

Three day-long meetings (two in Madison, one at a WiscNet member location) annually
One two-day retreat each October (outside of Madison)
Attendance at WiscNet Connections annually in April/May
Willingness to be a steward of WiscNet: to dig into the world of this membership organization and have thoughtful, high-level conversations about it
Enthusiasm for WiscNet, its mission, and its members
A chance to grow professionally and even personally -- it’s not uncommon for Board members to tell us they are better people for serving on the Board (it’s also just really fun!)

Showing up is essential, as your voice and opinions are your biggest contributions.

How does the nomination process work?

After you’re nominated for the Board of Directors, you’ll be contacted by Sarah Miller, who will ask you for a headshot and 3-4 sentences about why you are running for the Board.

The nomination period will close on Monday, February 9th. Elections will open on Friday, February 20th. At this time, people will be able to vote for you. (Please note that there is only one vote -- from your WiscNet member representative, unless they designate someone else to cast their vote -- allowed from each WiscNet member organization, including yours. So even if all your friends vote for you, we can only count one of them.)

Ahead of WiscNet Connections on April 29th, you will need to prepare a short (2-3 minute) speech, to be read on stage. This is your chance to tell everyone in the WiscNet community why you are interested in serving on the Board and what you bring to the organization.

What is the current make up of the Board?

For details about current Board members, including which seats they occupy and the length of their term, scroll down.

I have questions — who can give me the answers?

Sarah Miller can at least try. Send her an email at sarahmiller@wiscnet.net

Nominate a candidate

The election committee will accept nominations between now and Thursday, February 5th.

You may nominate as many people as you wish -- including yourself -- but must fill out the form individually for each person. And if you nominate someone, please be sure they are willing to run!