It is my pleasure to announce the following members who have graciously accepted an appointment to serve as the Chairs and Board Liaisons of the seven Standing Committees during my term as Chair of the Board for AACTE. I appreciate all the volunteers serving on each Committee as we advance the strategic goals of AACTE and the education profession.

Dr. Kay Schallenkamp, Chair-Elect

Chair: Leslie Agard Jones, William Patterson University, (2009)
Board Liaison: Tes Mehring, Emporia State University, (2010)

Gerardo Lopez, Indiana University, (2009)
Wanda Blanchett, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, (2010)
Beverly Lindsay, Pennsylvania State University, (2010)
Jorgelina Abbate-Vaughn, University of Massachusetts-Boston, (2011)
Elliott Lessen, Southern Illinois University, (2011)

Charge:
The Committee is charged to foster the development of quality teaching and professional education practices that promote diversity, equity, and global perspectives that advance the preparation of world-class educators responsive to all learners. The Committee should endeavor to strengthen professional education programs and capacity by providing expertise and leadership resulting in the creation, promotion, and/or dissemination of deliverables via AACTE or other approved venues.

Chair: Clara Jennings, DePaul University, (2010)
Board Liaison: Joe A. Lee, Alabama State University (2010)

Bob Yinger, University of Cincinnati, (2009)
Lynn Beck, University of the Pacific, (2009)
Curtis Martin, Paine College (New Member), (2010)
Thomas James, Teachers College, Columbia University, (2010)

Charge:
The Committee is charged to ensure that AACTE's Board of Directors and Standing Committees contain members who possess the requisite knowledge and experiences to contribute to the aims of goals of the specific committee or board, and the Association in general. The Committee will also ensure that the membership in each committee and in the Board is diverse.

Chair: Larry Johnson, University of Cincinnati, (2009)
Board Liaison: Rick Ginsberg, (CADREI) University of Kansas (2010)

Vi Florez (CADREI), University of New Mexico, (2009)
Michael Miller (TECSCU), Minnesota State University, Mankato, (2010)
Carleen Vande Zande (AILACTE), Marian College of Fond du Lac, (2010)
Sam Hausfather, Maryville University, (2011)
Jon Pederson, University of Oklahoma, (2011)

Charge:
The Committee is charged to provide governmental relations leadership for the AACTE and professional education. The Committee should analyze policies of other AACTE task forces and committees for legislative implications, review recommendations of state, national and/or regional governmental and non-governmental agencies, and develop appropriate strategies to assure legislation and regulations favorable to SCDEs. Additionally, the committee should facilitate the implementation of Association policy on governmental relations issues.

Chair: Joel Colbert, University of Southern California, (2009)
Board Liaison: Colleen Kennedy, (CADREI) University of South Florida, (2009)

Kevin Clark, George Mason University, (2009)
Terrance Cannings, California Lutheran University, (2010)
Jason Adsit, Johns Hopkins University, (2010)
Mercy Fapojuwo, Shaw University, (2011)
Punya Mishra, Michigan State University, (2011)

Charge:
The Committee is charged to develop the Association's classroom reform and technology agendas as it relates to K-12 and postsecondary education. The Committee should promote the use of innovative strategies and technological interventions in schools and professional education preparation contexts through gathering information about resources and uses, providing leadership related to professional preparation, facilitating communication and interaction about innovations in learning and technology among faculty in SCDEs, through the dissemination of proven methods and processes in professional education.

Chair: Dwight C. Watson, University of Wisconsin at Eau-Claire, (2009)
Board Liaison: Carmen Coballes Vega, Metropolitan State University, (2009)

Ernest Rose, Loyola Marymount University, (2009)
Dan King, Rhode Island College, (2010)
John Sweeney, Freed-Hardeman University, (2010)
Marian Smith, Florida A&M University, (2011)
Gene Hall, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, (2011)

Charge:
The Committee is charged to recommend professional development and technical assistance activities to strengthen member programs and build their capacity to prepare educators who can teach every child effectively.

Chair: Carol Vukelich, University of Delaware, (2009)
Board Liaison: Marion Gillis Olion, Fayetteville State University, (2009)

Randy Hitz, Portland State University, (2009)
Kim Boyd, Oral Roberts University, (2010)
Hilda Rosselli, Western Oregon University, (2010)
Emily Lowe Brizendine, California State University-East Bay, (2011)
Charles Love, University of South Carolina-Upstate, (2011)

Charge:
The Committee is charged to provide leadership in the development of professional consensus on standards, assessment and practice in teacher preparation. The Committee should oversee the design and implementation of technical assistance related to professional standards and practice. Attention should be given to initiatives that support and strengthen linkages between the professional standards for educators, professional education preparation programs, and student learning. Additionally, the Committee should advocate for the state and place accreditation, licensure, certification, and program approval in strengthening both the field and profession of education.

Chair: George Hynd, Purdue University, (2010)
Board Liaison: Sam Evans, (TECSCU) Western Kentucky University, (2009)

Jim Cibulka, University of Kentucky, (2009)
Steve Yussen, University of Minnesota, (2010)
Vernon C. Polite, Eastern Michigan University, (2010)
James Earl Davis, Temple University, (2011)
Robert Pianta, University of Virginia, (2011)

Charge:
The Committee is charged to develop the Association's research agenda in order to assist the membership in reaching evidence-based professional consensus regarding professional education in five areas: standards, curriculum, assessment, accountability, and membership in the profession. The Committee will also consider effective vehicles and strategies for disseminating research findings as those findings inform the consensus discussion and contribute to the capacity building of the field and member institutions. Additionally, the Committee will serve as members of the editorial board for the Journal of Teacher Education.

January 2008

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