The Association for the Rhetoric of Science, Technology, and Medicine (ARSTM) members are invited to nominate candidates for the following offices: Second Vice President, Second Treasurer.
Self-nominations are encouraged.
As a small organization, ARSTM relies on an active, enthusiastic, and collegial officer group. Service loads are reasonable with most positions normally requiring under 40 hours per year; the President normally has a more significant commitment, and those nominated should be able to serve actively in that role when they become President. Please consider nominating scholars from diverse backgrounds and fields.
Please send nominations by email to the President, Dustin A. Greenwalt, Dustin.Greenwalt, by November 6, 2026.
Nominees, if they agree to be considered, will be asked to submit short statements of interest to the President by November 13, 2026. Statements of interest will be shared via the ARSTM listserv and website. All active members will be administered a allot and elections will be held electronically. Elected officers will be installed at the ARSTM Annual Meeting at the National Communication Association meeting.
Please see below for a list of duties
Article III of ARSTM bylaws provide term limits and an updated (2019) provision for online elections:
Section 3.01 – Appointment and Term of Office
The elected Officers of the corporation shall be President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Webmaster, and Social Media Officer. The elected Officers of the corporation shall be chosen from the membership and serve a term of one (1) year. In general practice, the Second Vice President continues as First Vice President the following year, and the First Vice President continues as President. All Officers are elected by the membership and serve until their successor has been duly elected and assumes office. There shall be no limit to the number of terms any member may serve as an Officer of the organization.
Section 3.02 – Nomination and Election of Officers
The initial election of Officers shall be held under the direction of the President in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors. The President will issue a call for nominations and shall prepare a ballot for the election of the Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Webmaster, and Social Media Officer to be delivered to the membership electronically. All dues paying current members may cast one (1) vote. At least three (3) Directors must vote for the election to be valid. Officers are elected by a majority of the votes and then approved by the Board via email. Drawing lots will resolve tie votes that cannot be broken through additional ballots. Thereafter, Officers will be installed at the Annual Meeting and the electronic vote will be affirmed and no further vote will be required.
Section 3.05 – Duties of the Second Vice President
The duties of the Second Vice President of the corporation shall be:
(a) Commence planning of annual preconference to be held in two years;
(b) Assist with conference panel programming for upcoming year;
(c) Oversee content generation for Association for Rhetoric of Science, Technology, and Medicine website;
(d) Perform duties prescribed by the President and Board of Directors.
The Second Treasurer will assist our Treasurer Nagwan Zahry in their duties:
Section 3.07 – Duties of the Treasurer
The duties of the Treasurer of the corporation shall be:
(a) Direct the establishment of proper accounting procedures for corporate funds;
(b) Ensure that all corporate funds are properly managed;
(c) Advise the Board of Directors regarding the finances of the corporation;
(d) Report on the financial condition of the corporation at all meetings of the Board of Directors and other times when called upon by the President;
(e) Oversee performance of annual audits;
(f) Prepare an annual financial report that will be presented to the Board of Directors;
(g) Perform duties as prescribed by the President or Board of Directors.
(h) Work with Secretary to ensure membership rolls are accurate
(i) Ensure account access, credentials, and passwords are changed during times of transition.
DUSTIN A. GREENWALT
Assistant Professor
HE/HIM/HIS
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
MAIL CODE 6605
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
2002A COMMUNICATIONS BUILDING 1100 LINCOLN DRIVE
CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS 62901
Dustin.Greenwalt