NYLC Submits CNCS Board Nominations

In partnership with Service-Learning United, NYLC is spearheading efforts to ensure that a full board of directors for the Corporation for National and Community Service includes those with service-learning expertise. Currently, six of the 15 positions are open.

The following individuals have been nominated:

• Delaine Eastin, former California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, CA
• Andrew Furco, Associate Vice President of Public Engagement, University of Minnesota, MN
• Reverend Matt Heyd, Episcopal priest and director of Faith in Action Ministries, Trinity Church, New York City, NY
• David Hornbeck, former Maryland State Superintendent of Public Instruction and former superintendent of Philadelphia Public Schools
• Harumitsu Inouye, Chief Executive Officer, Shinnyo-En Foundation, CA
• Kathy Havens Payne, Senior Director of Education Leadership, State Farm® Insurance Companies Foundation, IL
• Judith Ramaley, President, Winona State University, MN
• Jim Shiebel, former Mayor of Saint Paul, MN

Please contact your senators and ask them to support these nominations to ensure a voice for K-12 service-learning programs. Call the U.S. Capitol at 202-224-3121 and ask for your senator's office. You will need to call twice to reach each of your senators.

CNCS board members are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate.