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Standing Committees
Association Development and Membership [top]
Donna Post, Chair 2013
Shirley Lefever-Davis, Board Liaison 2011
Members: Cynthia Hutchison, 2011; Randal Ford, 20111; Jordan Jay, 2012; Freddie Bowles, 2012; Donna Post, 2012; Mary Sowder, 2012; Oddmund Myhre, 2012; Molly Keogh, 2013; Elsa Price, 2013; Dorothy Sluss, 2014; Jeanne Okrasinski, 2014; Cindy Woods, 2014
The Association Development Committee annually solicits ideas from the membership, coordinates and communicates these ideas with the other standing committees, the Delegate Assembly and the Board of Directors, for the future development of the Association.
Corporate Bylaws [top]
Marcia Swiatek, Chair 2012
Tammie Brown, Board Liaison 2011
Members: Charlene Fleener, 2014; John White, 2012; Ann Shelly, 2012; Joanne Newcombe, 2012; Fanchon “Fancy” Funk, 2012; Marcia Swiatek, 2012; Michelle Winship, 2013; Peg (Margaret) Fraser, 2013; Angela Webster Smith, 2013; Theresa Robinson, 2013; Jane Huffman, 2014; Sarah Summy, 2014
The Corporate Bylaws Committee is responsible for the language and format of the Corporate Bylaws; prepares, considers, and/or reviews amendments to the Corporate Bylaws in accordance with the purposes of the Association; and is responsible for the analysis of proposed amendments to the Corporate Bylaws, and makes recommendations to the Delegate Assembly and/or voting membership.
Credentials [top]
Sylvia Martin, Chair 2013
Shirley Lefever-Davis, Board Liaison 2011
Members: Helen Friedland, 2011; Barbara Short, 2011; Jiening Ruan, 2012; Sally Winterton, 2012; Billi Bromer, 2012; Timothy Richards, 2012; Una Sarno, 2013; Alexis Armstrong, 2013; Sylvia Martin, 2013; Raphael Heaggans, 2014; Patricia Ingraham, 2014
The Credentials Committee reviews the credentials of all unit representatives designated to serve as delegates to the Delegate Assembly; certifies the seating of all eligible representatives as delegates; and if requested by an unseated representative, refers his/her status to the Delegate Assembly for final action.
Diversity [top]
Porter Troutman, Co-Chair 2013
Prentice Baptiste, Co-Chair 2013
Debi Thomas, Board Liaison 2011
Members: Winona Taylor, 2011; Sandy Alber, 2011; Erma Williams, 2011; Patricia Marshall, 2012; Marie Fero, 2012; Elizabeth Dore, 2012; Heather Oesterleich, 2012; William Young, 2012; Amanda Rudolph, 2013; Wynetta Scott-Simons, 2013; Porter Troutman, 2013; Prentice Baptiste, 2013; Fay Roseman, 2014
The Diversity Committee shall promote, initiate, and coordinate programs and initiatives in ATE related to diversity. The committee shall also make reports and recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding diversity in ATE.
Fiscal Affairs [top]
Jon Engelhardt, Chair 2013
Ann Shelly, President Elect, ATE Board Liaison
Jim Alouf, President, ATE Board Liaison
Terrell Peace, Past President, ATE Board Liaison
Members: John Hicks, 2011; Michael Vetere, Jr., 2012; Jerry Rivera-Wilson, 2012; Ed Pultorak, 2012; Nancy Gallavan, 2012; George Fero, 2012; Edwina Vold, 2013; Jon Engelhardt, 2013; Jim Gaines, 2013; Pat Shoemaker, 2014
David Ritchey, ex officio, ATE Executive Director
The Fiscal Affairs Committee works with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to develop a format for reporting the fiscal matters and works as a liaison with the Board of Directors to review the budget as prepared by the Executive Director. They serve as a channel for accepting fiscal information from the general membership, standing committees, and Delegate Assembly. The committee provides the Delegate Assembly with a yearly status report of the fiscal affairs of the Association; coordinates the generation of outside monies; and considers additional fiscal matters as they are identified.
Honors and Awards [top]
Debbie Barnes, Chair 2012
Lisa Huelskamp, Board Liaison 2011
Members: V. Carole Smith, 2011; Carolyn Babione, 2011; Debbie Barnes, 2012; Janet Towslee, 2012; Charlotte Reed, 2014; Leigh Butler, 2014; Shaoan Zhang, 2014; Stuart Carroll, 2014
For information and nomination forms for Distinguished Membership, click here.
Legislative and Governmental Relations [top]
Denise Staudt, Chair 2011
Debra Thomas, Board Liaison 2011
Members: Denise Staudt, 2011; Donna Hunnicutt, 2012; Vera Lang-Brown, 2012; Sylvia Blake, 2012; Jeanne Peloso, 2012; Debra Thomas, 2012; Sharon Lamson, 2012; Lisa Williams, 2013; Janice Thompson, 2013; Noran Moffett, 2013; Erin Harrel, 2013; Barrie Ciliberti, 2014; David DeWeese, 2014
The Legislative and Governmental Relations Committee organizes a system by which individuals from the Association establish and maintain relationships with national and state legislative and governmental bodies. The committee also prepares and monitors membership training programs to improve working relations with political decision makers.
Nominations and Elections [top]
Linda Austin, Chair 2011
Karen McClusky, Board Liaison 2011
Members: Linda Austin, 2011; Jane McCarthy, 2011; Shirley DeLucia, 2012; Terry James, 2012; Karen Venditti, 2012; Gwendolyn Trotter, 2012; Wendy Fuchs, 2013; Laurie Curtis, 2013; Sheliah Dorton, 2013; Annette Digby, 2014
The Nominations and Elections Committee secures recommendations from authorized units and membership at-large for the offices to be filled; verifies the eligibility of all prospective nominees; prepares a slate consisting of a minimum of two nominees for each office to be filled; secures from each nominee a resume of professional activities for use in the preparation of the ballot; is responsible, in cooperation with the Executive Director, for mailing the election ballots to the current eligible membership; is responsible for the receipt, counting and certification of the completed ballots; and informs the Executive Director of the election results.
Professional Journal [top]
Karen Embry-Jenlink, Chair 2011
Linda Houser, Board Liaison 2011
Members: Karen Jenlink, 2011; P. Rudy Mattai, 2012; Leisa Martin, 2012; Binbin Jiang, 2012; Carrie Robinson, 2012; Tom Buttery, 2012; Jenny Bolander, 2013; Denise Meister, 2013; Gwen McAlpine, 2013; Pat Swails, 2013; Alice Young, 2014
The Professional Journal Committee makes content and publication decisions concerning the Association of Teacher Educators official journal; includes the editor of the journal and his/her associates/assistants as ex officio, no-voting members; and develops and recommends to the Delegate Assembly, criteria and procedures for the selection of journal editor(s).
Public Relations and Communications [top]
Calvin Meyer, Chair 2013
Nancy Gallavan, Board Liaison 2011
Members: Teresa Jayroe, 2011; Linda Houser, 2011; Jennifer Aldrich, 2011; Christopher Young, 2011; Kathleen Daboll-Lavoie, 2012; Mary T. Vetere, 2012; Walter Polka, 2012; Elizabeth Dore, 2013; Calvin Meyer, 2013; Julia Tucker-Lloyd, 2014; Sally Creasap, 2014
The Public Relations and Communications Committee is responsible for planning a program to enhance the image and the goals of the Association through print, electronic media and other sources; assists in publicizing association clinics, workshops, conferences and other events; and cooperates in the production of materials and techniques to enhance the image of the Association.
Click here to download ATE's Publications Submission Guidelines.
Research [top]
Julie Rainer Dangel, Chair 2012
Pat Tate, Board Liaison 2011
Members: Kathy Evans, 2011; Jennifer Jacobs, 2011; Keith Tilford, 2011; Jennifer Snow-Gerona, 2011; Nancy Schafer, 2011; Julie Rainer-Dangel, 2012; David Hoppey, 2012; Dan White, 2012; Barbara Cassidy, 2012; Elizabeth Wilkins, 2012; Patrick Jenlink, 2013; Christie McIntyre, 2013; Diane Salmon, 2013; Wanda Lastrapes, 2013; Christina Pfister, 2013; Dara Williams-Rossi, 2014
The Research Committee promotes, initiates, and coordinates program development and research, placing special emphasis on collaborative efforts. The committee also recognizes and reports exemplary research and program development efforts, identifies and sanctions needed research, and submits to the appropriate committees recommendations for publications.
Resolutions [top]
Joseph Barnes, Chair 2011
Nancy Gallavan, Board Liaison 2011
Members: Valerie Owen, 2011; R. Michael Smith, 2012; Joseph Barnes, 2012; Ann Monroe-Baillargeon, 2012; Sharon Kulhanek, 2012; Tim Larrabee, 2012; Candance Wells, 2013; Cynthia Carver, 2013; Charlotte Mendoza, 2013; Nader Rofagha, 2013; Alicia Mendoza, 2013; Debbie King, 2013; Carol Fleres, 2014
The Resolutions Committee considers and formulates resolutions based upon the thinking and concern of the diverse membership, the recommendations of authorized units, and the deliberations and actions of the Delegate Assembly, committees and the Board of Directors. The committee also solicits and presents with recommendations to the Delegate Assembly resolutions which state the principles, policies and goals of the Association, and resolutions which direct action or state the position of the Association on educational matters.
Technology and the Future of Teacher Education [top]
Paul Resta, Co-Chair 2011
Robert McLaughlin, Co-Chair 2011
David McCarthy, Co-Chair 2011
Ann Shelly, President Elect, ATE Board Liaison 2011
Jim Alouf, President, ATE Board Liaison 2011
Members: Marcia Cushall, 2011; Kelly F. Glassett, 2012; David A. McCarthy, 2010; Robert McLaughlin, 2012; Jill C. Miels, 2012; Paul Resta, 2012; Kathryn Smith, 2012; Ute Kaden, 2013; Susan Burson, 2013; Janel White-Taylor, 2014; Loretta Donovan, 2014; Sandy Brownscombe, 2014; Paulette Donellon, 2014; Holly Gould, 2014; Lorrie Webb, 2014; David Ritchey, ATE Executive Director Ex Officio
Corporate: Barry Adams, Ed.D., Consultant, Education Technology, Apple, Inc.; Maria Vasquez, Sr. Manager of Strategic Initiatives & National Funding, Promethean, Inc.
The Technology and the Future of Teacher Education Committee shall: inform members of the Association on emerging trends in technology and their applications in teacher education; work with national meeting planning committees and the leadership of the Association to integrate technology trends into the programs of national meetings; work with the elected leadership of the Association and the Executive Director to increase the technological capability of the association and its operations; shall work with the Executive Director to seek external support for the Association’s efforts in increased technology; may invite representatives of the private sector and funding agencies to ex-officio membership on the Committee, with approval of the Board of Directors, to build linkages for the Association with those organizations; and shall make an annual report to the Delegate Assembly on its activities.
The Committee has published a report, A New Era: Increasing Technology Places in the Association of Teacher Educators. To download this report as a pdf file, click here. Note: This is a very large file (greater than 1 megabyte), so depending on the speed of your Internet access it may take a while to download.
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