Board of Directors

The AEAUT Board of Directors is a volunteer leadership team that provides strategic direction, oversees the association’s work, and advances its mission of strengthening adult education across Utah. Board members represent a variety of organizations, professional roles, and experiences, working together to support the association and the broader adult education community.

Interested in serving on the Board?

→ Learn more about Board service and current opportunities.

Meet the Current Board

Board Members

Interested in joining the Board?

AEAUT is seeking engaged members to help shape the future of adult education in Utah by serving on its Board of Directors.

We welcome expressions of interest throughout the year and maintain a pool of prospective board members as opportunities become available.

Why serve?

Serving on the AEAUT Board is an opportunity to help strengthen adult education across Utah while growing as a leader and building relationships with colleagues from across the state. Board members play an important role in shaping the association’s priorities, supporting professional learning, and ensuring AEAUT remains responsive to the needs of the field.

Who should apply?

You do not need to be a program director, administrator, or have previous board experience to serve on the AEAUT Board.

We welcome interest from AEAUT members across Utah’s adult education community, including:

• Teachers and instructors
• Coordinators and specialists
• Support staff
• Administrators and program leaders
• Retired professionals
• Anyone committed to advancing adult education in Utah!

We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise.

What does the Board do?

The Board of Directors provides leadership, governance, and strategic direction for AEAUT. Board members work together to:

• Advance AEAUT’s mission and long-term sustainability.
• Establish strategic priorities and guide the future of the association.
• Maintain the association’s bylaws, policies, and ethical standards.
• Approve budgets and monitor the association’s financial health.
• Plan the annual conference and other professional learning opportunities.
• Foster collaboration across Utah’s adult education community.
• Serve as ambassadors for AEAUT and help strengthen member engagement.

What is the time commitment?

Serving on the Board is a meaningful but manageable volunteer commitment.

Board members can generally expect to participate in:

• Monthly Board Meetings (2 hours, virtual)
• Committee meetings and project work (varies)
• Annual Retreat (3 hours, in-person)
• Occasional special initiatives throughout the year

Responsibilities vary by role and may fluctuate throughout the year. We strive to create meaningful volunteer opportunities that respect members’ professional and personal commitments.

Current Opportunities

President-Elect (Currently Recruiting)

The President-Elect serves as part of a three-year leadership progression:

President-Elect → President → Past President

This role provides the opportunity to learn alongside current leadership before serving as President. The President-Elect works alongside the current President, chairs the Conference Committee, and prepares to assume the presidency with the support of current and past leaders.

General Board Member (Rolling Recruitment)

We welcome expressions of interest from members who would like to serve on the AEAUT Board. While immediate vacancies may not always be available, we maintain a pool of prospective board members and regularly reach out as opportunities arise.

If you’re passionate about adult education and interested in contributing to AEAUT’s mission, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to get involved?

Whether you’re ready to serve now or are interested in future opportunities, fill out the interest form below!