Board and Elected Positions

Each biennium, the Society seeks qualified Phi Kappa Phi members who may be interested in serving on the Board of Directors or as Divisional Vice Presidents. Serving on the board is a wonderful opportunity to get involved on the national level and network with colleagues from around the country.

Eligibility Requirements

Members who maintain active membership status are eligible to serve on the board. The board will be composed of members with a diverse set of talents, experience and competencies that best fulfill the mission and needs of the Society.

Term and Service

The Society operates on a biennial calendar and the board term of service is two years. The exception is for the position of president-elect which is a six-year commitment. (See more below.)

Board service typically involves conference calls and travel to one board meeting per year. Expenses are paid according to Society policies.

Positions to be elected at the 2024 biennial convention include:

President-Elect – The president-elect commits to six years of service with two as president-elect, two as Society president and two as immediate past president. This position also serves on the Finance and Budget Committee, the Human Resources Committee and as chair of the Awards Review Committee. The president-elect also attends other committee meetings and presides at meetings of the board of directors in the president's absence. Nominees should have demonstrated national leadership experience.

Vice President for Chapter Development – This two-year term is eligible for re-election through a maximum of two terms. The VP attends all board of directors meetings, provides leadership for the Divisional Vice Presidents and serves as chair of the Chapter Development Committee (comprised of five DVPs). Nominees must have served as the president of a successful chapter.

Five Directors - This two-year term is eligible for re-election through a maximum of two terms. Directors attend all meetings of the board of directors and serve as a member or chair of a committee as assigned. Nominees should have demonstrated leadership at the chapter or national level. 

Two student members (one undergraduate and one graduate student) – This position is a two-year term and is not eligible for re-election. Candidates must hold student status for at least one year of the two-year term (one undergraduate, one graduate student). Members in these positions attend all board of directors meetings and serve as liaisons to the Council of Students. It is preferred that they will have served as the Student Vice President of a chapter.

Five Divisional Vice Presidents – This two-year term is eligible for re-election through a maximum of two terms. This elected position is not a member of the board of directors. DVPs serve as a member of the Chapter Development Committee and agree to two meetings per year. They work with chapter officers and Chapter Development Directors to communicate with and strengthen the chapters in their division. DVPs assist with officer training and travel to chapters as needed. Nominees should have experience as an officer of a successful chapter.