AASL Committee Restructuring
New Structure 2007-2008
In order to create a more focused, responsive and nimble organization, the Board of Directors has adopted the following committee structure for AASL. The new structure will take effect in 2007-2008.
Standing Committees
Standing committees are ongoing committees that carry out the essential and ongoing business of the association, and whose work is integral to the mission of the association.
- Advocacy Committee
- AASL/ACRL Interdivisional Committee on Information Literacy
- Alliance for Association Excellence
- Appointments Committee
- Nominating Committee
- Awards Committee
- Intellectual Freedom Committee
- LegislationCommittee
- Professional Development Coordinating Committee
- NCATE Committee
- Publications Committee
- Research and Statistics Committee
- ALA Annual Conference Committee
- AASL National Conference Committee
- National Institute Committee
Special Committees
Special committees are established by the AASL President, with the approval of the AASL Board of Directors, to study various aspects of policy, planning and administration. Their life depends on the need for continued study in its area of assignment, but in accordance with the Bylaws is normally limited to a two-year existence.
- AUP Book Selection Committee
- NBPTS Special Committee
Task Force
A task force is an action-oriented membership group whose charge is to address specific goals, complete a specific task, or to consider a particular issue. There may be a designated time frame defined by the nature of the task or set forth in the function statement.
Professional Learning Communities
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) address topical issues and provide an opportunity for members to engage informally with one another on like-minded topics of interest through virtual and face-to-face meetings. They replace topical committees, allowing for a greater number of members to participate in these high-interest, high- demand groups.
Dissolved Committees
The following committees will be dissolved at the end of the 2006-2007 year. Each has been carefully reviewed and considered by a Board appointed task force and approved by the AASL Board of Directors. While these committees will be dissolved, their functions will not be discontinued. Each has been carefully evaluated and assigned to an existing or new group.
- International Relations Committee
- Membership Committee
- New Member Mentoring Committee
- Online Courses Committee
- Recruitment for the Profession Committee
- Regional Institute Committee
- Teaching for Learning Committee
- Web Advisory Committee
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