Join Professional and Scientific Council

Each spring semester, Professional and Scientific Council holds an election to appoint new councilors. Find information for the 2026 election below.

  • Nominations open 2/9/26 and run through 3/6/2026
    • P&S Staff can self-nominate or nominate a colleague.
  • Election will open 3/10/26 and run through 3/14/26
    • Ballots are specific to divisions and will be distributed through MS Forms.
    • Your individual ballot will be emailed to you during the election. If you did not receive a ballot, please email pands_g@iastate.edu to receive your link to vote. 
    • 24 seats are up for election
      • Academic Affairs: 17
      • Operations and Finance: 1
      • President's Division: 3
      • Student Affairs Division: 3
  • More information about elections and council operations can be found on the Governance page.
  • University Leadership strongly supports the role the Professional and Scientific Council plays in supporting staff. As such, documents of support can be found on the About Us page, under Councilor Elections.