Board Candidacy Rubric

Candidates portfolios will be evaluated using the following rubric

Points	1	2	3	4
Connecting to ACTR Why are you interested in running for the ACTR Board at this point in your career? How have ACTR’s programs, services, and resources impacted you in your career? How have you been involved in ACTR programs?	It is unclear why they are running for the ACTR board. Makes minimal connection to ACTR.	It is somewhat unclear why they are running for the ACTR board. Makes some connections to ACTR.	Makes clear why they are running for the ACTR board. Makes connections to ACTR and articulates the impact of some programs, products, and/or services on their career.	Makes very clear why they are running for the ACTR board. Makes strong connections to ACTR and a range of programs, products, and/or services that have impacted their career.
Leadership Experience How have you been a leader in your community, profession and/or institution. How have your unique strengths, professional, and volunteer experiences prepared you to serve on the ACTR Board?	Minimal evidence of impact of leadership in their community, profession, and/or school. Does not articulate unique assets they would bring to the board.	Describes some leadership examples in their community, profession, and/or school, but does not articulate the impact of their experiences. Identifies some assets but does not clearly articulate how they would bring that to board service.	Provides examples of impact of leadership in their community, profession, and/or school. Articulates strengths, background, and experiences that bring assets to the board.	Provides examples of impact of leadership in their community, profession, and/or school and ties their unique assets both to their experiences and what they will bring to their board service.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion How have you worked to create an inclusive environment in your classroom, workplace and/or community? What is something you’ve done in professional or volunteer service that demonstrates your commitment to be more inclusive of diverse populations and/or to provide greater access to the study of Russian by diverse populations?	Minimal evidence of work to create an inclusive classroom, workplace, and/or community environment.	Evidence of some initial work or ideas for an inclusive classroom, workplace and/or community environment.	Evidence of intentional work toward an inclusive classroom, workplace and/or community environment. Reflects a commitment to making changes that support diversity, equity, and inclusion	Evidence of work in this area that has had a significant impact on inclusion in the classroom, workplace, and/or community. Reflects a deep understanding of the definitions, challenges, and importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Contributions to the ACTR Board How would you like to contribute to the ACTR Board? What strengths, skills, and experience would you bring as an ACTR Board member?	Minimal information about how they would contribute to the ACTR Board.	Some information about what they would contribute to the ACTR Board, but does not display a clear sense purpose. ​	The candidate provides substantial information about what they would contribute to the ACTR Board.	Inspiring ideas about what they would contribute to the ACTR Board.

This rubric is adapted from the ACTFL rubric, as amended by the ACTR Board, 21 October 2023.