President

Illinois Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers

Election/Term of Office: Bylaws, Article V, Section 3. President. The President shall assume office after serving as President-Elect and shall serve only one term of one year.

Reports to: Executive Board

Primary Function: To preside at all meetings of the members and of the Executive Board.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Call at least three meetings of the Executive Board each year. Historically, those meetings have been held in October, February, and May.
2. Prepare the agenda for the Executive Board meetings and for the Annual Meeting.
3. Should the office of Past President become vacant, the President shall appoint, with the approval of the Executive Board, a former Past President to fill the remaining term.
4. Should one of the offices listed below become vacant, the President may appoint, with the approval of the Executive Board, an institutional member to fill the vacancy and for the remaining period of time until the next annual meeting and when new officers are elected.
• President-Elect
• Vice-President for Professional Activities
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Equal Education Opportunity Officer
5. Appoint ad hoc committees as necessary to study, revise, update, or prepare new publications, make recommendations regarding policies and/or procedures as relates to admissions, records, registration, and financial aid.
6. Represent IACRAO at the request of other professional associations/organizations, and as necessary.
7. Represent IACRAO by attending the AACRAO President’s Reception for Regional Presidents, and the AACRAO session for Presidents and Presidents-elect.
8. Arrange the IACRAO hospitality hour at the Annual AACRAO Conference. This is normally held in the convention hotel and catered (cash bar), but arrangements must be approved by the Executive Committee. Information will be received from AACRAO on reserving a room well in advance of the conference.
9. Ensure that recognition plaques are prepared for presentation at the Annual Conference to the outgoing Executive Board members, outgoing District Chairs, and to individuals receiving honorary memberships (if applicable). Ensure that certificates of appreciation are prepared for the outgoing Chronicle Co-Editors when applicable. A token of appreciation is also given to the President-Elect for planning the annual meeting. When applicable, prepare certificates of appreciation for those receiving recognition for outstanding contribution.
10. Pay tributes to retirees, Professional Papers Award recipients, and honorary membership recipients at the Annual Meeting.
11. Oversee the responsibilities of the Executive Board members and assist when appropriate and necessary.
12. Solicit vendors for the Annual Meeting.
13. Choose AACRAO representative to attend IACRAO annual meeting and serve as escort/host to the AACRAO representative at the Annual Meeting.
14. Facilitate New Member Orientation at Annual Meeting.
15. Appoint a Local Arrangements Chairperson for the next Annual Meeting.
16. Submit articles, according to established guidelines, to the editor for publication in the Chronicle.
17. Update AACRAO website with IACRAO information, e.g., annual conference meeting dates and location, president, president-elect and treasurer contact information.
18. Bring archival material to February Board meeting for submission to archivist.

General:
It is the primary responsibility of the President to assume the key leadership position in the Association. The President conducts the business of the Association through the Executive Board and represents the regional Association at AACRAO.

It is necessary for the President to be knowledgeable about the duties and responsibilities of all Executive Board positions, the goals of the Association, and the relationship between the regional Association and AACRAO.

The President shall possess the leadership and organizational skills necessary to serve successfully in this position.