Apereo Foundation Board of Directors – Call for Nominations (2026 Election Cycle)

[Michelle Hall]

Dear Apereo Community,

On behalf of Apereo Executive Director Patrick Masson, who is currently traveling, I’m pleased to announce that the Apereo Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Board of Directors election cycle.

This year, one seat is open for election. By motion of the current Board of Directors, this seat has been designated as an Individual Member Representative seat. The elected Director will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026.

Before opening nominations, we would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to Inge Donkervoort as she completes her second term on the Apereo Board of Directors. Over the years, Inge has contributed thoughtful leadership, community insight, and steady support to the Foundation and its mission. As she has reached the term limit established in the bylaws, she is not eligible for re-election this cycle. We thank Inge for her many years of service to the Apereo community.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nominees must be at least 18 years of age.

• Directors are not required to be U.S. citizens or New Jersey residents.

• Employment by a member organization is not required.

• Individual Member Representatives may be nominated by anyone in the community, but are elected by Individual Members in good standing.

• Self-nominations are permitted and encouraged.

• Directors may serve up to two consecutive terms (each term is three years).

How to Nominate

Please send nominations to Patrick Masson, Executive Director, at e...@apereo.org.

Nominations should include:

• The nominee’s name

• Contact information

• A brief statement outlining their qualifications and interest in serving on the Board

We strongly encourage nominators to speak with prospective nominees before submitting their names to ensure they are willing and able to serve if elected.

Election Timeline

• May 6, 2026 — Nominations open

• May 29, 2026 — Nominations close

• June 1, 2026 — Announcement of nominees

• June 8, 2026 — Voting opens

• June 19, 2026 — Voting closes

• June 22, 2026 — Run-off elections open (if needed)

• June 26, 2026 — Run-off elections close (if needed)

• June 29, 2026 — Executive Director notifies elected board members and candidates of results

• July 1, 2026 — New board member officially seated

• July 22, 2026 — Annual General Meeting; first Board Meeting for newly elected Director

For more information about the responsibilities and governance of the Board of Directors, please refer to the Apereo Bylaws.

We encourage all eligible members to participate in this important process as we continue to shape the future of the Apereo Foundation and the broader open source higher education community.

Warm regards,

Michelle Hall
Communications Manager
Apereo Foundation
On behalf of Patrick Masson, Executive Director