The Members Nominating Committee seeks nominations of individuals in the community to serve on the UCAR Board of Trustees, President's Advisory Committee on University Relations and the Membership Committee, as well as the Members Nominating Committee itself. This committee is responsible for presenting candidates at the Annual Members Meeting to be voted on by the member representatives.

Under the UCAR bylaws, the Members Nominating Committee is elected from among the member representatives only. 

2026 Openings

• Board of Trustees - 4 institutional trustee positions open and 2 at-large trustee positions open
• President's Advisory Committee on University Relations (PACUR) - up to 7 positions open
• Membership Committee - up to 5 positions open
• Members Nominating Committee - 3 positions open (must be UCAR Member Representatives)

Service to the Earth System Science Community

Serving on UCAR boards and committees ensures a connection between universities and the organization. UCAR is governed by the university members and the Board of Trustees and governance committees represent those members. Terms are for three years. Trustees and committee members are expected to make every effort to participate in meetings; reviewing materials, gaining insight with colleagues, and bringing their university's perspectives to the discussion. UCAR values the engagement from all our volunteers.

2026 Schedule

June 15, 2026: Nominations Deadline

Summer: The Members Nominating Committee will meet to review nominations and determine candidates. The committee chair and staff will reach out to candidates to confirm interest and gather information to present to the Members for their consideration and vote at the Annual Members Meeting.

October 6-7, 2026: Annual Members Meeting where Member Representatives will vote for trustees and committee members. Committee Chairs will reach out and welcome new committee members.

Current members of the Member's Nominating Committee are:

• Michael Bell (term ends 2026)
  Colorado State University
• Suzana Camargo (term ends 2028)
  Columbia University
• Ruben Delgado (term ends 2026)
  Hampton University
• David Nolan (term ends 2026)
  University of Miami
• Kevin Reed (term ends 2028)
  SUNY Stony Brook
• Lynn Russell (term ends 2027)
  Scripps Institution of Oceanography
• Cristiana Stan (term ends 2027)
  George Mason University
• Robert (Jeff) Trapp (term ends 2027)
  University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Allison Wing (term ends 2028)
  Florida State University
• Dan Cziczo, trustee liaison