Operating Process - Nomination and Election of CEAA Chairperson

IEEE Committee on Engineering Education Activities

Purpose

This process describes the methodology that will be employed to select candidate(s) for the position of Chairperson of the IEEE Committee on Engineering Accreditation Activities (CEAA), to evaluate the qualifications of the candidate(s) and the election of the Chairperson by the members of the CEAA.

Objectives

The objectives of this process are to ensure that:

1. A qualified individual is selected to lead the activities of the CEAA.
2. IEEE constituencies are fairly represented.
3. Diversity is achieved, over time, in the selection of the CEAA Chairperson.

Process Owner

This process is owned and maintained by the Chairperson of the CEAA, who is responsible for its on-going implementation.

Process

1. A Nominating Committee is appointed by the CEAA Chairperson. Members of the committee may be chosen from the At-Large and Ex-Officio membership of the CEAA. The committee consists of four members, one of which will serve as Chairperson. Two members of the committee are from the academic membership of the CEAA, and two members are from the industry/government membership of the CEAA. This committee is appointed no later than the CEAA meeting prior to the actual presentation of candidates to the CEAA membership and the election itself.
2. The Nominating Committee considers the following qualifications in the selection of potential candidates:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Prior service as member of the CEAA and IEEE.
• Knowledge of the academy and the ability to represent the academic community.
• Knowledge of engineering practice and the ability to represent engineering practitioners.

3. The Nominating Committee identifies one or more candidates for consideration.
4. The Chairperson of the Nominating Committee notifies the potential candidate(s) to determine their interest in serving as CEAA Chairperson. Candidates who are unable to serve are dropped from further consideration in the current election cycle.
5. Each Candidate is requested to provide a one-page summary of qualifications for the position. This summary should include the following information:

• Academic background (degrees, dates, institutions).
• Service as IEEE program evaluator (institutions visited, program names, dates).
• Service as member of CEAA or other accreditation-related body.
• Evidence of leadership experience.
• For academic candidates, evidence of understanding of, and preferably experience in, engineering practice.
• For industry/government candidates, evidence of understanding of the academy.
• A brief statement of objectives that will be pursued should the individual be elected.

6. The Chair of the Nominating Committee distributes the summary of qualifications to all voting members of the CEAA no later than one (1) month prior to the meeting at which the election will be held.
7. Prior to the election, any member of the CEAA has the opportunity to submit additional nominations for the position of CEAA Chairperson. The candidacy of any other individual so nominated must be supported by a one-page summary of qualifications (as described in Item 5) which must be presented to all voting members of the CEAA prior to the election.
8. The election is held at the winter meeting of the CEAA. Only candidates who have been nominated according to the prescribed process will be considered for election. If more than one candidate is presented, the voting will be by secret ballot.
9. The name and qualifications of the elected candidate is forwarded to the IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB) for final approval.
10. In accordance with EAB guidelines for transition of officers of its committees, the one-year term of the CEAA Chairperson begins on August 1^st following the election. An individual may be re-elected for one (1) additional term. (Service as Chairperson of the CEAA interrupts an uncompleted term as an at-large member. See the CEAA Charter).
    

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