2026 Regional Council Elections Results
Thank you to everyone who put themselves forward and ran for a position on the Regional Council. Also, thank you to our members who participated in the vote. We had a wonderful slate of candidates reflecting the engaged, committed members of our association.
Congratulations to the newly elected councilors below, whose terms will commence on July 17, 2026 in accordance with our current bylaws.
Region 2 Representative
What is the Regional Council?
Read more on the Regional Council website, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
What Region Are You In?Â
See a list of countries in each region, or find them listed below.
Region 1: East Asia and Pacific (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, all others not included in Region 2, including Oceania)
Region 2: East Asia, Southeast Asia and Pacific (Mongolia, China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Macau, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia)
Region 3: South Asia (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal)
Region 4: Middle East and North Africa
Region 5: Europe and Central Asia
Region 6: Sub-Saharan Africa
Region 7: Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
Region 8: United States and Canada
Election Process
Regional Council elections will be happen in conjunction with annual Executive Board elections: applications open in December and elections take place in March.
To apply for an open position on the Regional Council, members must submit the following:
- Regional Council Application
- Institutional Support Agreement
- Current Resume/CV
- Application Video (if slated)
1. Regional Council Application
The Governance & Nominating Committee (GNC) uses many criteria - including International ACAC Board service, volunteer experience, committee service, institutional support, leadership, reliability, event planning/organization experience, and service on other volunteer boards when considering an application.
The 2026 Regional Council Application closed on February 5 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
2. Institutional Support Agreement
All candidates running for election to the Regional Council do so with the understanding that this is a volunteer position, however, they must be willing to commit an average of 1-5 hours per week. There will be times of the year when this is less, and times when more support is required. It is important for the candidate to have both the understanding and support of their supervisor and institution.
3. Current Resume/CV
Candidates are asked to provide their most recent resume or CV to display their professional experience. This can be submitted directly in the application form or can be emailed to the GNC (Elections@InternationalACAC.org) as long as it is received before the application deadline.Â
4. Application Video
If slated, candidate videos are shared with membership during the election period. The video should be 60-80 seconds long and filmed using a phone camera in the vertical position (portrait mode, not landscape). In your video, you should answer two questions:
- Why do you want to serve as a Regional Representative, and how does this role align with your goals in international education?Â
- What motivates you to serve your region, and what priorities do you see for your region if elected to the Regional Council?
- How do you define effective volunteer leadership, and how have you fostered inclusion or mentorship within cross-cultural or regionally diverse teams?
2026 Regional Council Election Timeline
| December 10, 2025 | Application Opens |
| February 5, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| March 5, 2026 | Candidate Slate Released |
| March 10, 2026 | Voting Opens |
| March 24, 2026 | Voting Closes |
| March 27, 2026 | Election Results Announced |
*Dates listed above are subject to change*
Governance & Nominating Committee (GNC)
Get to know the GNC! The Governance & Nominating Committee (GNC) consists of members who have been appointed by the Immediate Past President to support the election process. This includes members who have extensive knowledge of the association, individuals who bring unique skills to the election process, and members who represent different underrepresented voices in International ACAC.
The Governance & Nominating Committee has three main responsibilities during the election process:
- Educating members about the election process.
- Helping to identify and encourage members to apply for open Board positions.
- Reviewing applications to ensure individuals meet eligibility requirements.
The GNC utilizes a rubric to evaluate the applications; the rubric reflects the questions asked in the application form and gives consideration to the member type and regions represented. Please find the categories below:
- International ACAC Volunteer Experience
- Previous Experience in Leadership
- Previous Experience in Volunteering
- Understanding of the Role & Sharing Innovations & Vision