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2025 Election Open Positions

Nominations are now closed. Please contact Adam Jackson, Director of Governance, with any questions.

Council of Deans Chair-elect

A nominee must be an active AACP and COD member. The Chair-elect of the Council will alternate on an annual basis between a CEO Dean and an Assistant/Associate Dean. Nominees for 2025 COD Chair-elect position will hold the title of Assistant or Associate Dean. The Chair-elect shall be elected by the Council to a three-year successive term with one year as Chair-elect, one year as Chair, and one year as Immediate Past Chair, beginning with the termination of the annual meeting.

  • Serves as a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s Board of Directors and commits to serving on the board for three years
  • Serves as a member of the COD Administrative Board of the Council and commits to serving on the Council for three years
  • Serves as a member of the AACP Strategic Planning Committee
  • Attends the Leadership Forum, Interim Meeting, and Annual Meeting
  • Assumes the duties of the Chair in the event of the Chair’s absence at COD business meetings
  • If the office of Chair becomes vacant, the Chair-elect completes the unexpired term of the office and the office of Chair-elect remains vacant until the next regularly scheduled election

For complete descriptions of Council of Deans Administrative Board roles and responsibilities, please visit the COD Connect Community Library. Please contact Immediate Past Chair George MacKinnon for more information.

Submission Information

Election Nominations are now closed. The following materials must be submitted:

  • Biographical sketch (up to 250 words maximum; in Word format)
  • Letter of Interest (maximum two pages, single spaced)
  • Photo (jpeg or tiff format at 300 dpi or greater; either black and white or color)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Disclosure Required - AACP expects all elected leaders to embody the highest standards of professional and personal ethical behavior. In accordance with AACP’s Policy on Honors, Awards and Leadership Positions, nominees for Board of Directors-rising positions must complete and submit a required disclosure form by September 12, 2025. Nominees should direct completed disclosure forms or any questions or concerns to disclosure@aacp.org.

Please contact Adam Jackson, Director of Governance, with any questions or for more information.

Responsibilities for All Board Level Positions

Subject to the limits set by the Bylaws, assumes leadership responsibilities for AACP, including but not limited to:

  • Adopts the annual budget and maintains fiduciary responsibility for the Association
  • Proposes membership dues for approval by the House of Delegates
  • Approves institutional membership requests for final action by the House of Delegates
  • Leads by example and is a representative of the Association’s membership
  • Serves as liaison to various governance groups
  • Serves as a leader to provide insight regarding issues facing the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy to the membership as a whole
  • Assists the officers in providing oversight on the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s future direction in alignment with the mission and strategic goals of the Association
  • Seeks and respects the opinions of other Directors
  • Looks for sound and innovative solutions on behalf of the Association
  • Works to develop consensus
  • Prepares for and actively participates in Board meetings and the governance of the Association
  • Supports the mission, vision, and values of AACP

For complete descriptions of roles and responsibilities of all Board-rising offices, please review the AACP Board of Directors Prospectus.

AACP Leadership Declaration

All AACP leaders, including those who serve in Councils, Sections, and SIGs and on our nominating committees, shall strive to be fully inclusive in the engagement of the Association’s membership in leading AACP.  Leadership roles include elected officers, chairs and members of committees and task forces, as well as programming/grant/award reviewers. The widest range of thoughts and perspectives is critical to the vitality of our organization. AACP will be successful by inviting, encouraging, slating, and appointing people who have different thoughts, backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and viewpoints. AACP is committed to creating a culture of inclusion that welcomes all who support our mission.

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