Board of Directors

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ACCU Board, Committees & Task Forces (2026–27)

ACCU is governed by the president under the direction of a Board of Directors composed of 18 member presidents. The Board provides strategic guidance and helps ensure ACCU remains responsive to the needs of its members.

2025-2027 Officers

Board Chair:
Amy Novak
St. Ambrose University

Vice Chair: 
Tom Evans
University of the Incarnate Word

Secretary:
​Rev. Jim Greenfield, OSFS
DeSales University 

Treasurer:
​Anne Prisco
Holy Family University

Annual Meeting Task Force Chair:
Robert D. Kelly
University of Portland

ACCU President: Donna M. Carroll (ex officio)


Board of Directors Members

Robert D. Kelly
University of Portland

Lynn Ortale
Maria College

Linda LeMura
Le Moyne College 

Sr. Paula Marie Buley, IHM
Rivier University  

Rev. Brian Shanley, OP
St. John’s University 

Eric Spina
University of Dayton 

Salvador D. Aceves
University of San Francisco

Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ
Creighton University

Glena Temple
Dominican University

Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, TOR
Saint Francis University

Robert Vischer
University of St. Thomas

H. James Williams
Mount St. Joseph University

International Representative:
​Francis Campbell
University of Notre Dame Australia

Canadian Representative:
Christopher Adams
St. Paul’s College at the University of Manitoba 


2026-27 Board of Directors Meetings

  • June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) – 12:00 pm 
  • October 27, 2026 (Tuesday) – 12:00 pm 
  • January 29, 2027 (Friday of Annual Meeting) – 12:00 pm 
  • June 7, 2027 (Monday) -TBD

2026-27 Committees & Meeting Schedules 

Executive Committee Officers

Executive Committee Meeting Times 

  • April 8, 2026 (Wednesday) – 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
  • August 25, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 pm
  • November 18, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 pm

Financial Strategy Committee

Financial Strategy Meetings 

  • April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) – 1:00 pm
  • October 13, 2026 (Tuesday) – 2:00 pm    
  • January 13, 2027 (Wednesday) – 2:00 pm

Governance & Nomination Committee

Governance & Nomination Meetings

  • April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 pm
  • September 24, 2026 (Thursday) – 1:00 pm
  • December 1, 2026 (Tuesday) – 12:00 pm

Membership & Formation Committee

Membership & Formation Committee Meetings 

  • May 5, 2026 (Tuesday) 3:00 pm 
  • September, 23, 2026 (Wednesday) – 1:00 pm
  • December 2, 2026 (Wednesday) – 1:00 pm