We invite you to submit an expression of interest to serve on the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) Steering Committee.

Now is an especially impactful time to serve! With the leadership transition this past year, we're actively thinking about our strategic direction, where to focus and how to best serve, convene, and connect our membership community. The Steering Committee plays a central role in that conversation, and we're looking for a new at-large member to join us. The deadline to express interest is Monday, May 11.

We're especially eager to hear from people from membership institutions with perspectives that aren’t yet well represented on the committee.

What’s involved? The Steering Committee helps guide CNI’s program and organizational direction through quarterly meetings: three online and one in D.C. (travel is funded). Between meetings, we’ll occasionally ask for your input on strategy, messaging, and program planning. Members are also expected, though not required, to attend CNI’s two yearly in-person meetings at their own expense. The appointment runs three years, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.

Who else serves? The committee includes three at-large members alongside three representatives appointed by each of CNI’s sponsor organizations, ARL and EDUCAUSE. The executives from CNI, ARL, and EDUCAUSE also serve as ex officio members.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please complete the expression of interest form by Monday, May 11, at 11:59 p.m. PST. We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested, please don’t hesitate to put your name forward (or nudge a colleague!).

Questions? Reach out to me at kate@cni.org staff@cni.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Warmly, Kate

Kate Zwaard Executive Director Coalition for Networked Information 202.921.7695 | cni.org /mailto:staff@cni.org