2026-2027 APAC Election
The Administrative Professional Advisory Council (APAC) represents all campuses to the WSU administration; all APAC members (see Article VIII in the APAC Guidelines for eligibility) are encouraged to run for officer positions, and all administrative professional employees (see Article V) are encouraged to run for APAC membership.
Get involved, shape the future, and represent your campus community! The following seats are open for the upcoming terms:
Submit your application today!
| Executive Seats | Term Length | Term dates |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | 1-year | July 2026 - June 2027 |
| Vice-Chair | 1-year | July 2026 - June 2027 |
| Treasurer | 1-year | July 2026 - June 2027 |
| Council Seats | Number of seats | Term details |
|---|---|---|
| Pullman | 2 seats (these vacancies are filling unexpired terms) | 1 seat: 1-year term (ends June 2027 1 seat: 2-year term (ends June 2028) |
| Tri-Cities | 1 seat | 3-year term (ends June 2029) |
| Vancouver | 1 seat | 3-year term (ends June 2029) |
| Alternate Seats | Number of seats | Term length |
|---|---|---|
| Everett | 1 seat | 1 year (ends June 2027) |
| Pullman | 2 seats | 1 year (ends June 2027) |
| Vancouver | 1 seat | 1 year (ends June 2027) |
| Tri-Cities | 1 seat | 1 year (ends June 2027) |
Ready to submit an application?
| Election Timetable & Procedural Steps | Timeline Identified | 2026 Dates |
| Dates and procedures announced; nomination forms open | After the March meeting | March 10 |
| Formal nominations due on the APAC webpage announcement 1,2 | 5 PM, second Friday in April | April 10 |
| Application / Nomination Extension Deadline (if needed) | 5 PM, second Monday in April | April 13 |
| Application extension distribution to the APAC Council for review | 5 PM on the Third Wednesday in April | April 15 |
| Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer (Officers) and general member candidates announced | April meeting | April 14 |
| Special nomination cycle held if no officer candidates nominated/applied (as applicable) | Monday after the April meeting | April 20 |
| Candidate information sent to council members | Monday after the April meeting | April 20 |
| Executive Session Officer presentations / Q&A (5 min per candidate) / Voting session | Special Voting Session | April 23 |
| New members are invited to attend the APAC meeting following written notification of appointment. | Before the May meeting | May 4 |
| New members attend first APAC meeting. New members announced, executive team announced. | May meeting | May 12 |
Don’t forget to submit your application today!
APAC Application & Requirements
- All Alternate and Council Member applications must be WSU Administrative Professionals. Completion of the APAC online application form is required.
- APAC Alternate Membership positions can serve for an unlimited 1-year term.
- APAC Council Membership positions can serve for two consecutive 3-year terms.
- APAC recommends that applicants connect with their supervisor prior to submitting an application form.
- Applications will be submitted in writing to the APAC Office during the open 30-day period.
- Nominations are also accepted.
- Any member nominated has the right to decline the nomination. The APAC respects the decision of a member who declines a nomination. All nominees are contacted for an opportunity to decline before the packets are sent to the APAC voting Council Members.
- Current Council Members will need to be in good standing in accordance with Article V of the APAC Guidelines.
- Council members should plan to dedicate 2 hours or more per month, depending on role and committee(s)
- All APAC Officer candidates shall include a letter detailing how they are qualified for the position with their nomination packet per the advertised requirements.
Note: Forms are reviewed by APAC members for election purposes. If you have any questions about election processes, please contact the APAC Office, and a team member will connect with you soon. apac@wsu.edu PO Box 641038 Pullman, WA 99164-1038 509-335-8350