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Call for Candidates 2026: Future NCHEC Leaders Wanted
NCHEC is searching for individuals to fill volunteer positions on our Division Boards, beginning in 2027. All positions adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Health Education Profession. NCHEC welcomes all CHES® and MCHES® in good standing to apply for open positions on our volunteer boards. As we strive to have our board directors reflective of the individuals we serve, we encourage individuals from all back- grounds of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, and sexual orientation to submit a nomination form. NCHEC seeks individuals from a variety of practice settings including: schools, healthcare, business/industry, academia, and community. Elections will be held in August 2026. The terms of these positions will begin on January 1, 2027. Consider nominating yourself or encouraging a peer to take this opportunity. The deadline to submit a nomination form is June 1, 2026.
Division Board for Professional Preparation and Practice (DBPPP): One Director: Five-year term. The DBPPP is comprised of seven individuals responsible for promoting professional preparation. More specifically, the DBPPP works with colleges, universities, and accrediting agencies to improve professional preparation programs and promote best practices in health education settings. It also monitors and updates the certification application and eligibility review process. Interest or experience with the credentialing process and with professional preparation is preferred. Division Board for Professional Development (DBPD): One Director: Five-year term. The DBPD is comprised of seven individuals responsible for overseeing the recertification and annual renewal procedures. More specifically, the DBPD recommends policies and procedures related to the designation of continuing education providers, recertification, and the annual renewal of CHES®/MCHES®; recommends fees for recertification, annual renewal, and provider designation; and assures that the processes are monitored and periodically evaluated. Interest or experience in developing or delivering continuing education programs for health educators is preferred. Division Board for Certification of Health Education Specialists (DBCHES): Two Directors - Five-year term. The DBCHES is comprised of 11-12 individuals responsible for the credentialing examination. More specifically, the DBCHES assures a periodic review and evaluation of certification and examination processes; recommends policies and procedures for administering the CHES® and the MCHES® examinations; participates in item-writing workshops and ongoing online item-writing assignments; and ensures that NCHEC’s testing meets acceptable standards. This is a working board that requires a commitment to independent work outside of regularly scheduled meetings. Interest or experience in item writing and exam construction is preferred. The MCHES® credential is required to serve on this Board.
Requirements for all board positions include:
Supporting the work and mission of NCHEC by protecting confidentiality and avoiding conflict of interest Maintaining CHES®/MCHES® certification; cannot be in extension or lapsed status (Note: DBCHES Directors must be MCHES®) Participation and engagement in monthly conference calls and in any board-specific projects and/or committee assignments Attending one face-to-face meeting (all expenses paid by NCHEC) annually. Typically, this meeting spans a weekend (Thursday night–Sunday noon). DBCHES may require two face-to-face meetings per year. Reading agendas, minutes, and other documents and information to stay informed Exercising independent judgment on decisions presented and maintaining confidentiality Advocating for CHES® and MCHES® credentials
If you are interested in becoming a candidate, please contact Alyssa Dzurkovich at 888-624-3248 ext. 16 or adzurkovich@nchec.org or
visit the website at www.nchec.org. The nomination deadline is June 1, 2026.
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