2025-26 Board of Directors Process
The NCCI Board of Directors process is now complete, as we sought dedicated professionals to fill nine open positions on the Board of Directors. All members that are able to meet the expectations and abilities described below were encouraged to apply, and in May, primary points of contact from each NCCI member institution were asked to cast their vote to determine members of the Board of Directors for next yearr, with a 32.5% turnout.
We are excited to announce the newly elected members of the Board of Directors, who will begin their three-year terms at the 2025 Annual Conference July 8–11.
- Josh Barnes, Clemson University
- Joseph Drasin, University of Maryland (re-elected for second term)
- Sarah Fidelibus, University of California–San Francisco
- Brian Fodrey, Carnegie Mellon University (re-elected for second term)
- Brandon Gaines, Princeton University
- Antonio Nava, University of California–San Diego
- William Nelson, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Scott Siler, University of Notre Dame (re-elected for second term)
- Lisa Wilkes, Virginia Tech
Board Member Expectations
- Serve a three-year term (board members are eligible to be appointed for a second term)
- Be employed by an institution with NCCI membership dues paid in full
- Serve as a program committee liaison or as a member of one board committee
- Support the mission, goals and strategic priorities of NCCI
Please review this additional information in our Resource Library about roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors A friendly reminder that you must be logged in to your NCCI account to access the Resource Library materials.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The NCCI Board of Directors completed a self-assessment of current knowledge, skills, and abilities. Currently, the members of the board possess strength and expertise in strategic thinking and planning, change management principles, leadership, and building and maintaining positive alliances. In order to achieve our mission and strategic objectives, we would benefit from additional expertise in cultural competency, budgeting and finance, marketing/public relations, and proficiency in various technical, data visualization, and learning management tools.
- Knowledge: Body of information in subject matter area
- Skills: Proficiency, expertise in given area
- Abilities: Use of knowledge and skills when needed