East Region

Debra A. Colley, Dean: East Region Representative Niagara University PO Box 1930, Marian House Niagara University, NY 14109 716-286-8560 Term Expiration: 2009 States in East Region: Connecticut; Delaware; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York (Peggy Yehl Burke); Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; Vermont; Washington, D.C.

Call for State Representatives begins October, 2006.

Interested in becoming or nominating someone from your state to represent Independent Liberal Art Institutions in AILACTE? Please contact your Regional Representative as listed above.

"AILACTE is beginning a new effort to involve member institutions in discussions regarding state issues impacting educator preparation programs. I would like to ask your assistance in nominating a faculty member who could serve as an AILACTE State Representative. State Representative will be invited to meet at a special forum at the AILCTE annual meeting on February 24, 2007 in New York to share their perspectives on issues impacting educator preparation programs in their states. State Representatives will also receive a reduced registration fee for the AILACTE annual meeting. The AILACTE Executive Committee views the position of State Representatives as an excellent way for faculty at member institutions to become involved in AILACTE, be exposed to broader issues impacting education, and share their experiences." -From West Representative Barbara Sanders

Please note the change in AILACTE's ByLaws to include State Reps:

Regional Representatives (Changed as follows: 1/28/2006)

• Appoint representatives for each state in their respective regions
• Assist state representatives with recruitment of new members
• Maintain communication with state representatives in their respective regions
  • Contact quarterly
  • Annually request updated contact information from state representatives regarding AILACTE institutions (and/or potential member institutions)
  • Forward updated contact information to the Executive Assistant for database purposes
• Coordinate the State Representatives Forum at the AILACTE Annual Meeting

State Representatives (Added as follows: 1/28/2006)

• Provide information to AILACTE regarding contact information for private/independent institutions in their state
• Provide feedback to AILACTE regarding issues facing the private/independent institutions in their state
• Recruit new members in their state
• Maintain communication with the Regional Representative
• Attend the AILACTE Annual Meeting [or send a designee] and participate in the State Representatives Forum