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Application and Appointment Process

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The 2026 JH Accountability Board Application is now open.

Key Steps in the Appointment Process 

  • October 10, 2025 – The application period opens, and applications are posted online and shared with JHU community of neighbors, students, faculty, and staff. 
  • October 24, 2025 – Deadline to apply for the Board; Nominating Committee begins review and evaluation of applications. 
  • November 2025 – New Board members are nominated by university leadership and announced. 
  • January 2026– University leadership sends a list of university-nominated Accountability Board members to the Maryland State Senate for consideration and confirmation. 
  • 2026 Legislative Session – Maryland State Senate confirmation hearings. 

Once all members are appointed and confirmed, the new Accountability Board term will begin on June 1, 2026.

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