Election Process

The Nominating Committee will complete an initial review of all applications and identify a select number of nominees to interview with committee members beginning in February.

Upon completing nominee interviews, the Nominating Committee will develop an election slate to include at least five (5) and maximum ten (10) candidates.

All nominees will be notified of their final nomination status. Nominees who are not selected for the election slate may resubmit their nomination application at another time. The Nominating Committee will distribute notice of director elections to eligible voters in March by whatever means are most practicable. Eligible voters may vote online or by paper ballot.

An organization independent of the Alumni Association and associated UMass Amherst Foundation staff members will tally all ballots. The Nominating Committee will publicize election results by whatever means are most practicable no later than one week after elections conclude.

Elected directors will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025, to coincide with the Alumni Association’s fiscal year.