The schedule for elections is determined by the Board of Trustees. Below is the schedule for the 2024 election cycle. All dates are subject to change.
November 17 – Call for nominations and self-nominations distributed by email to collegiate initiates from the three preceding calendar years
Nomination forms (including self-nomination forms) will be posted on January 3, 2023.
Nominees are required to submit a nomination form; personal statement (500-700 words) about the nominee’s interest in serving Omicron Delta Kappa, leadership philosophy, purpose for running, and goals for the Society’s future; resume/curriculum vita (in PDF format with personal contact information removed); and professional headshot digital photograph.
January 30 – Nominations close
February 1 – Preliminary candidates identified; initial screening interviews (by Zoom) between March 1 – 15
March 20 – Slate of three student candidates (one to be elected) announced and enrollment status confirmed; personal statement, resume/curriculum vita, and photograph for each candidate posted on the website
March 30 – Circle delegates informed of the secured procedure for election, including the opportunity to write-in a candidate
Late March – Virtual forum for a slate of up to three candidates
April 15 – 30 – Electronic voting by circle delegates
May 3 – New Student Trustee and National Student Vice Chair-Elect announced
July 1 – Begin Term