Who is eligible to be a candidate in the election?

In general, all members of the conference community is eligible to run. The specific criteria include:

• Have attended the Open Education Conference at least once.

• Identify with the Open Education Conference community and work toward its Strategic Vision.

• Are able to fulfill the Advisory Board Responsibilities & Requirements, including the 6-10 hour monthly time commitment.

How do I become a candidate?

If you would like to put your name forward, please fill out the nomination form by Friday, November 14th at 11:59pm PST. Candidates will be notified by email whether they are advanced to the ballot.

How will candidates be selected for the ballot?

Should the nominations process receive more candidates than space on the ballot, the current Advisory Board will appoint a nominations committee to review the self-nomination information and select a subset of candidates to appear on the ballot. Selections will be made based on the information submitted by each candidate and the values laid out in the conference’s Strategic Vision.

How do I vote?

Personalized voting invitations will be sent to all known eligible voters when the voting period opens on Monday, December 1st. To locate this email, look for an email from electionrunner.com. This will include everyone who completes the voter registration form and all registered attendees from the last two years of the conference (OpenEd24 and OpenEd25).

If you did not receive a personalized voting invitation and identify as a member of the Open Education Conference community, you can register to vote. You will receive your personalized voting details within 24 business hours. Voter registration will close on December 3rd at 12:00pm PST (48 hours prior to the voting period close).

Who is eligible to vote?

Anyone who has attended the Open Education Conference within the last two years or otherwise identifies as a member of the Open Education Conference community is eligible to vote in the election.

How does voting work?

Voting is conducted using the online election software Election Runner. Unique voter information is sent by email to each registered voter, including a one-click link to access your private ballot. Voters may vote for up to 6 candidates. Results are tallied automatically at the conclusion of the voting deadline.

All voters are encouraged to review the Open Education Conference's Strategic Vision before casting their vote.

Who can I vote for?

Candidate profiles will be made available on this page once the nomination period closes. Voters may vote for anywhere from zero (0) to six (6) candidates.

Will my vote be confidential?

Yes, all votes are confidential. The online election software Election Runner keeps who you vote for private from election organizers and candidates. While organizers can tell which voters have cast ballots, they cannot tell which candidates a voter selected. Only the final, cumulative results of the election will be shared.

When will the election results be published?

The six winning candidates will be announced on Friday, December 5th. Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the election in advance of the announcement.

Are there formal rules governing the election process?

Yes. The conference has adopted a set of bylaws that includes rules for the election.