Nominations
2011 Election Winners!
The Committee is pleased to announce the results of our 2011 election. The following individuals began their new positions at our Winter 2012
conference.
OFFICERS
President-Elect - Bandana Purkayastha
Treasurer-Elect - Wanda Rushing
Secretary - Trina Smith
Student Representative - Veronica Montes
COMMITTEE CHAIRS OR CO-CHAIRS
Academic Justice - Bernice Pescosolido
Awards - Marjukka Ollilainen
Discrimination - Roberta Villalon
International - Minjeong Kim
Sister to Sister - Kris de Welde
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Academic Justice - Anastasia Prokos
Awards - Shannon Davis
Career Development - Orit Avishai
Membership - Katie Acosta & Catherine Connell
Nominations - Rebecca Bach & Verta Taylor
Publications - Marlese Durr & Jennifer Reich
The Nomination Committee thanks every SWSer who agreed to stand for election. We all have numerous responsibilities in our professional and personal lives. Members who were willing to take on additional responsibilities for the sake of SWS provide an essential service to our organization. Thanks also to everyone who participated in the election by suggesting people to run, reading the candidates' statements, and voting.
It is important to acknowledge the hard work of the members of the Nominations Committee: Orit Avishai, Judith Howard, Shirley Jackson (ex officio), Adina Nack, and Kristen Schilt. Thanks also to Jessica Holden Sherwood and Rachel Weisz-Smith at the Executive Office who coordinated the online voting process.
Submitted 11/09/11 by Denise A. Segura, Chair, SWS Nominations Committee.
committee description
The SWS Nominations committee is responsible for building a diverse and strong pool of candidates for all elected positions: committee memberships, committee chairs, and officers.
actions/activities
Builds pool of candidates for annual SWS elections every October. All positions begin at the following Winter Meeting.
resources - articles, reports etc.
contact info
Tracy E. Ore
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This committee is chaired by the Past President of SWS.
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